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Do I have to use tubes?

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81 GS750E stock wheels. The old tires have tubes. New tires are tubeless type but I wonder...is it required that I use tubes still? I was under the impression that wheel type AND tire type determined whether or not you needed tubes not just tire type.
 
should say on the rim i believe (could be wrong if someone more experienced wants to chime in)
 
This topic comes up all the time, the search function will turn up tons of information.

Bottom line, many members have gone tubeless on their tube type mag wheels; you need to install a tubeless valve stem. Sometimes the wheel leaks air through pores in the metal, luck of the draw (you can also seal the metal with epoxy).

FYI: the rim profile was modified when Suzuki went tubeless; there is a raised area just inboard of where the tire sits on the bead - the bead keeps the tire from seperating from the bead if you get a flat. Whether or not the bead is necessary in order to go tubeless is debatable; the bead is a nice safety feature but whether or not a tube is in there isn't going to make much difference if you get a flat.
 
Try the search feature, this has been discussed a bunch of times. I wish someone could count it up & see what most gsr folks thought. I'd guess appx. 50% to 50%. A lot of people here don't recommend it, a few have had or know someone who has actually a problem with it. I've done it forever, without a problems, & never knew anyone personally who had a problem. Only way to know for sure is give it a try & keep a check for a week or so, to see if any air is being lost. Just my opinion
 
Busted! I did not use the search. Sorry....
Usually I would - I was just on my way out the door and my tire guy is mounting the tires in the AM so I wanted something in a hurry. Guess the search would've been faster. Think I'll just put the tubes in and not worry about it since I don't really have the ability to change the tires myself is something goes awry.
 
You have removed all doubt. Couldn't hurt a thing, as long as you don't have a flat.
 
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