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Tubliss GEN2.0

I have the old style on my 310 and like them other than I have to add air often. I haven't had any flats yet and would buy again.
 
The thicker, all orange "Gen2.0" has been out for quite awhile now, just not called "Gen2.0" The originals were clearly thinner. I like the system and use it exclusively now on multiple wheelsets. No problems if your careful, but a certain technique is needed for 100% results. I don't add Slime to the tire, just paint it on the liner sealing lips and tire bead before mounting. Always seals and never leaks.
 
my deal is i get a hole in the damn tire:mad: the tubliss has been great and Jeff stands behind it 1000% anybody know of a real 6 ply tire in 110/90-19:excuseme:
 
Check out the Dunlop 739AT - bullet proof 6ply and the sidewalls don't break down, so you can run it at just a few psi. AMAZING TRACTION and SUPER PLUSH RIDE!!
 
BadMotoWeazal said:
I'd never use Slime in a Tubliss setup.... Unless you want all your spoke nipples corroded.
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In theory, the slime should only be in the low pressure area between the tubliss and the tire and never get to the spokes. In theory :D

I have run tubliss for a while but I keep damaging tires in such a way that they can't be fixed. At that point the only pro (pretty major one though) is that the tire would stay on the wheel and I could carry on.
 
BadMotoWeazal said:
I'd never use Slime in a Tubliss setup.... Unless you want all your spoke nipples corroded.
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In reality, after changing many Tubliss tires, Slime or any sealant or lube added cannot get to the spoke nipples. The inner bladder at 100+ PSI forces the tape down so tight over the surface of the spoke nipples its a perfect seal. In fact if you need to adjust spoke tension you should release the inner bladder pressure first. Actually another nice thing about Tubliss is the wheel does not fill with mud and water like it does with a tube.
 
GMP said:
In reality, after changing many Tubliss tires, Slime or any sealant or lube added cannot get to the spoke nipples. The inner bladder at 100+ PSI forces the tape down so tight over the surface of the spoke nipples its a perfect seal. In fact if you need to adjust spoke tension you should release the inner bladder pressure first. Actually another nice thing about Tubliss is the wheel does not fill with mud and water like it does with a tube.
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Unless of course you pop the inner liner that holds the high pressure.... Then slime get all over the place. Don't ask me how I know this..... LOL
 
I've been running the old and the heavier new version of tubliss on all my bikes since 2010. 4 oz of slime in the low pressure side and I haven't had a bent rim and only one flat caused by a 1" gash in the tire sidewall but the Tubliss held the tire on the rim and I rode 9 miles out of the woods with no problem. Stiffer sidewall intermediate tires work better and last a lot longer with Tubliss. AT81 Dunlop is my tire of choice with 4 1/2 psi in the rear and 7 1/2 psi in the front. Just about every one of my riding buddies have converted over to tubliss as well as a friend that is a pro motocross rider.
 
lankydoug said:
Just about every one of my riding buddies have converted over to tubliss as well as a friend that is a pro motocross rider.
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Just about everyone of my buddies has converted back to tubes as they found them to much work and not enough advantage. :excuseme: I was all fired up to do it early on but after hearing and seeing issues I backed off. Not slamming the idea and many people like it.
 
BadMotoWeazal said:
But I love running 3 psi on the rear & 7 psi in the front on a set of AT-81 Desert RC's.... I can't do that with a tube, plus the weight. They are a bitch when swapping tires tho.
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I'm getting so use to swapping tires on the Tubliss I now dread changing a tire with a tube because I worry about pinching a tube. The 19'' AT81 on the rear of my son's 2011 YZ450 was a royal bitch but 19" rear tires usually are.
 
lankydoug said:
I'm getting so use to swapping tires on the Tubliss I now dread changing a tire with a tube because I worry about pinching a tube. The 19'' AT81 on the rear of my son's 2011 YZ450 was a royal bitch but 19" rear tires usually are.
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Get one of these. Putting tires on, even 19's is fun now. No tire irons needed or wanted. Impress your friends. :>) Love mine... I fear no tire.

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Motosportz said:
Get one of these. Putting tires on, even 19's is fun now. No tire irons needed or wanted. Impress your friends. :>) Love mine... I fear no tire.

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i've thought about it, those are really slick. The downside would be that the beer drinking ritual which goes along with changing tires would be shortened.
 
I have that tool. It's great, especially for Tubliss because the key with the system is the less you manhandle the bead of the tire the better. I have zero issues, and will never go back to tubes, but I have my own system and techniques that I've been using for years now. I just love how the bike feels with them and tubes seem weird in comparison after years Tubliss. It's not for everyone, and if your ham fisted or careless you WILL have problems. Besides one failed bladder on an old Gen 1.0, the few issues I've had were my own fault early in my learning curve.

BadMotoWeazel,

I find it hard to believe that Slime can get under the rim tape if its been properly installed and under pressure of the bladder tube for awhile. Mine are so tight it's like shrink wrap. I take no precautions to keep Slime from this area. When I change a tire, I wipe the liner and rim clean with a damp rag. Then I paint fresh Slime on the liner, and the tire beads. Some always gets on the inside of the liner /bladder/rim area but never under the tape.

Darkside,

The original Gen1.0 was a thinner liner, orange outside and black inside. The Gen 2.0 is all orange and MUCH thicker. It's been around for awhile now and all I have seen for well over a year. I think the "Gen2.0" thing is recent marketing, that's it.
 
hcm855 said:
Check out the Dunlop 739AT - bullet proof 6ply and the sidewalls don't break down, so you can run it at just a few psi. AMAZING TRACTION and SUPER PLUSH RIDE!!
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yes but its too big and 130 bucks AT 81 RC WTH is that dunlop iRC NEVER HERD OF THAT ONE
 
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