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    #16
    tubeless?

    Can these wheels be run tubeless?
    sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
    1994 gsxr1100w
    1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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      #17
      They don't appear to be tubeless ones (they don't have the extra "bump" on the rim) but a lot of people on here run them tubeless. There is some work to be done on the valve hole to allow the O ring to seal I believe....

      It's definitely something you should research & only do if you're happy.

      Personally I have always run tubes in mine.
      1980 GS1000G - Sold
      1978 GS1000E - Finished!
      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
      1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
      2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
      1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
      2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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      TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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        #18
        I put tubeless tires on these wheels.
        I drilled out the valve hole to fit a tubeless valve.
        Never had a leak or tire issues and I rode it hard.

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            #20
            Went and got new tube and installed it pinched it took it back out patched it put it back in a yes! Its holding air. Skinny wheels are a pain
            sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
            1994 gsxr1100w
            1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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              #21
              I've heard that patches are stronger than the rest of the tube.
              I assume this has a lot to do with prep.
              I'd rather do without.

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                #22
                assembly begins, i got a fair start on it over the weekend.







                sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
                1994 gsxr1100w
                1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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                  #23
                  Your welds on the braced swingarm looked almost too good to cover but now that assembly has begun...Black is Beautiful.
                  2@ \'78 GS1000

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                    #24
                    I can't take credit for the welding I just tacked it together then had a friend tig weld it up
                    Last edited by akckhim; 04-07-2012, 11:23 PM.
                    sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
                    1994 gsxr1100w
                    1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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                      #25
                      engine pics

                      i got the engine painted will wait a week to put it in give the paint plenty of cure time and round up a stepson to help lift it

                      sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
                      1994 gsxr1100w
                      1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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                        #26
                        That is going to be a sweet ride!

                        Eric

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                          #27
                          So the stepson came over for dinner tonight so i took advantage of that and had him help me lift the engine in to the frame. The slightly smaller dimentions of the oilcooled gsx motor make it much easier to get in than the original.







                          sigpic1982 gs750e 1186 oil cooled engine USD front mono shock rear
                          1994 gsxr1100w
                          1981 gs1260dragbike (this one I've owned for29yrs)

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                            #28
                            I didn't think I would... but I actually enjoy the lack of bling! Looking good!

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                              #29
                              Looking good cant wait to see the finished product

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                                #30
                                This is such a fantastic build.
                                You have done such a great job, well done.

                                I will be painting my bike parts black also, so will follow the thread.

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