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Tire tube in a mid 80s GS?

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I was dis-heartened this 4th of July weekend when I finally got my 86 GS550ES running pretty close to perfect and realized that my rear tire was flat. After rolling it around and spraying with soapy water I found a hole dead center of the tread. This tire has all of MAYBE 400 miles. Its a $100 Pirelli Sport demon.

I was thinking today..is it safe to use a tube in this wheel/tire? A tube is only $25.

It wont really matter since I already ordered a new tire. But Im wondering if I should get the tube and when this new one is worn out I could use the tube/old tire as a back up?

Any thoughts or just save my $25?
 
Tube it...but be sure to have a tubeless patch installed too. That's what I would do anyway.
 
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Hi Mr. Kudagra,

I've even plugged my tubeless rear tire and rode it that way for a couple of months. It's probably not the best option but it worked out. I took it easy until I could afford another tire.

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Cool...my second mega welcome. I actually was signed in long ago but didnt log in for too long and I had to start over. No biggie.

Ive been dealing with personal issues and working on some old Yamaha enduros.

Thanks to all.

I might buy the tube and just hold onto all of it for when I HOPEFULLY wear this new one out.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=152175

Thats me...and I never got my money back. I couldnt ever contact them again.
 
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