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I was in the process of buying some tires for my bike, they I thought is it tubeless? Anyone? Also, I was going to go one size up in the rear, from 120/90 to a 130/90.. thoughts?
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-Mark
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My 850 is a little mix and match. The rear is a tubeless rim, the front is not, but has been converted. Look on the rims for "tubeless tire applicable". I just ran out to look at my 850's rear. It's on the brake side, 144° around from the valve stem.
I seem to remember reading that tubeless didn't necessarily come in a particular year, but as supplies of the older tube rims were used up. So, you'll have to check yours. You can probably get a tube from a local dealer if you find you need one.Dogma
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Basically, all modern street tires are tubeless, but you are free to run a tube inside if the rim dictates such.Ed
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It will handle best with 120/90, and for your next question, Avon Roadrider AM 26 are kick ass tires.Originally posted by mvalenti View PostComment
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thanks for the input guys! Much appreciated!-Mark
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130/90-17 will be fine on the rear.
As far as the tubes, hard to tell.
IIRC, some early 850s used tubes, but many have been converted to tubeless. And some bikes were tubeless on one end and tubed on the other.
As far as the tires, all the available options can be used tubed or tubeless, so no worries there.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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All of my 17" rear tired bikes (850-1200, except for the GSX1100G's) now run 130/90's lovin' it that way.Originally posted by mvalenti View Post
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I just converted my 750 to cast rims... tubeless... 130/90 rear. It looks much better than the spoked 18" rims. Should handle a ton better too.Comment
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I have witnessed tube mag rims converted into tubeless. I also hear they work just fine when converted correctly. YMMV, of course.Comment
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Blasphemy!!!....Originally posted by DannyMotor View Post
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Yeah all that extra unsprung weight can only help the handling.....UH huh.Originally posted by DannyMotor View PostComment
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