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GS850G rear tire question (never done this before!!)

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Just bought me an '81 GS850G, and it's sweet. I love it. I have NO experience, however, working on them, so I have a few questions.
I'm replacing the rear tire as it is dry rotted to hell, and I bought a MT90HB17 Dunlop Elite II tubless tire. I took the old tire off tonight, and realised there is infact a tube in the old tire. Now, stamped on the rim I see that it says 'tubless applicable' or something to that effect.
So, my question; is it indeed okay to put a tubless tire on this wheel? Do I need to do anything special? Just wondering if those of you with more experience have any advice. Thanks a bunch.
 
I think with an '81, you should be OK to put on a tubeless tire. I've heard that older rims (78,79) had a porous alloy that actually leaked air, and you needed to use tubes to prevent slow leaks.

I have an '83 and I installed a tubeless Dunlop Elite that hasn't lost any air at all. But results may vary! :) If doing it yourself at home, be prepared for a very trying time.

Ace.
 
Yup, go tubeless!

The tube may have been someone's attempt at pinching pennies by running a tube instead of replacing a damaged tire or rim. Some old-timers mistakenly think that using a tube is safer somehow. Who knows?

I would definitely check the rim very closely for damage or old rubber buildup in the bead. You can scrub it off with a scotchbrite pad.

You'll get a lot less heat buildup by going tubeless, so the tire will last longer and be more reliable.
 
bwringer said:
Yup, go tubeless!

You'll get a lot less heat buildup by going tubeless, so the tire will last longer and be more reliable.
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Plus you'll be able to plug it on the side of the road if you're unlucky enough to get a puncture, instead of trying to wield tire irons to remove and patch a tube.

Tubes are a bummer.
 
If the wheel says TUBELESS or DOT TL yer fine. Bike might even have come with tubes installed from the factory even tho the rims were approved 4 tubeless. I believe they were using up their inventories of tube type tires. I went thru this with 2 older Kaws that came with tubes but had TUBELESS rims. The rim must say TUBELESS or TL though.

ED 8)
 
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