My rear tubeless conversion

[RideID]

I followed this process: 

 

 

and used the following supplies: 

 

3M 5200 fast cure adhesive, 4412N Adhesive tape, 2” wide, and a 8mm valve stem from Rocky Mountain ATV.

The 8mm valve stem requires no drilling of the rim

 

 

 

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I allowed the 5200 adhesive to fully cure for about 3 days

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In order to apply the tape without holding the wheel, I installed it in the swing arm. This allowed me to use both hands while installing the tape.

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For the valve stem, I used a socket to cut out a circular portion of the tape.

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After installing and tightening the valve stem, I added some additional adhesive.

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Lastly, installed a fresh Motoz Rallz. I used the “zip tie” method for the first time, 5 minutes to install. Easiest motorcycle tire I’ve ever installed. Plenty of YouTube videos on this method. My one mistake was where I located the “head” of the zip tie - I couldn’t release the straps and had the cut them. Lesson learned.

 

I have been checking air pressure and am losing about 1 psi/week. I don’t think that is too bad. I’ll take that, vs. changing a rear tube in the boonies.

 

cheers

[sracer]

I did almost the same thing a year and a half and 20000  miles ago: couldn’t get 2’ tape, used 1.5 inch and doubled it up. Ran a motoz gps to 10K, then around 4000 on a rallz, then 6k on a tractionator. Just installed another tractionator.  Plugged the GPS once for a nail. One recommendation I’d make is to tension spokes before converting.

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@sracer agree and good point on checking spoke tension before applying the 5200 to the nipples.

 

I also ran the Motoz GPS rear (in 50/50 direction). Great tread wear, and surprisingly good traction off-road when aired down. I paired it with a Dual Venture front with good results on a BDR. IMO the GPS rear hits it’s limit in steeper wet terrain. As such, after 4k miles I decided to try the Rallz rear to maximize my chances of success when operating at my personal limits off road. I would be inclined to put the GPS back on for an extended road trip though. The only downside to the Rallz rear so far is the noise. Tires are always a trade off especially with only one bike in the stable.

[discoganya]

Thanks, this is great info, I plan to do it at my next tire change.