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I covered my tubes in talcum baby powder... its adds lubrication and stops chafing. do it outside though as it stinks like a nursery
Love my Africa Twin... but... BMW GSA is better
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I covered my tubes in talcum baby powder... its adds lubrication and stops chafing. do it outside though as it stinks like a nursery
Valve check is at 16k miles here...many owners are saying that if it is right/set right at 16k and the bike runs fine, they won't be getting it done at 32k. I have the outex type kit and tubeless on mine and carry a tubeless repair kit. Way easier than tubes...and I won't be bouncing it up hill and down dale off road.
Wish Honda used talcum powder originally.
The replacement tube I used was heavier duty (all I could find) so hopefully it’ll hold up longer. I’ll use powder when I change tyres now on.
I’m pretty sure my manual calls for inspections every 12k and the ones I’ve heard of doing it said theirs needed adjusted and shimmed.
The replacement tube I used was heavier duty (all I could find) so hopefully it’ll hold up longer. I’ll use powder when I change tyres now on.
I’m pretty sure my manual calls for inspections every 12k and the ones I’ve heard of doing it said theirs needed adjusted and shimmed.
This is what you need: http://bikeseal.co.uk/shop/
We had a visit to my IAM group from the bloke who runs it. He's a biker and his presentation was impressive - especially when he put a 12mm chisel into a Range Rover tyre (for about the 200th time...) and the hole was plugged within about two rotations of the wheel. I've got this in my motorbike and push bikes and they do discount for IAM/BloodBikes etc.
We had a visit to my IAM group from the bloke who runs it. He's a biker and his presentation was impressive - especially when he put a 12mm chisel into a Range Rover tyre (for about the 200th time...) and the hole was plugged within about two rotations of the wheel. I've got this in my motorbike and push bikes and they do discount for IAM/BloodBikes etc.
NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH TUBES. I don’t care what anyone says it’s not suitable for tubes. It’s dangerous. Do you see the mini pocket pump in the add? Buy a cheap pump in any of the discount stores £7-10 and break off the plastic outer. You then have a mini pocket pump. JJH
75% effective 25%chance of a blowout. JJH
Better for you maybe
Africa twin is better for me
the GSA is just totally ridiculous size wise .
Africa twin is better for me
the GSA is just totally ridiculous size wise .
I ran it in my tubed wheels when I had the AT. dont think i had a puncture but had no problems installing it or any other issues. 7000 miles From the website:
Is Bike-Seal effective in both tubeless and tubed tyres?
Yes in both types. It is up to 95% effective in tubeless and 75% in tubed tyres.
both are far too heavy and lardy for any proper off roading. Id say the GS range is better than the AT for what roads/touring I do.
Depends what you call proper off roading. The Africa twin is very capable if your a decent rider. Of course you won’t win enduros on it but it’s not designed for that.
I know I wouldn’t want a newish bmw out of warranty as I don’t trust the build quality.
The AT is far more stylish too
yes, it is the better looking bike. I think it looks great in the red and the blue white and red?
My first one was a black one which is probably my preferred colour but now have the red mainly due to it was the only choice when I jumped on the cheap John banks deal. It’s growing on me though and would take any colour.
I’ve put a black bagster tank cover on for both protection and a bit more blackness
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My first one was a black one which is probably my preferred colour but now have the red mainly due to it was the only choice when I jumped on the cheap John banks deal. It’s growing on me though and would take any colour.
I’ve put a black bagster tank cover on for both protection and a bit more blackness
Black is best
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I do like the glossy paintwork of the red come to think of it .
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Personally I’d be much more concerned about how you can possibly ride for 3 hours without noticing a flat front tyre. Especially on tubes - would’ve handled like a sack - unless the tyres themselves are tubeless, but even then it would’ve been obvious.
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You just stay concerned mate.... I'll carry on riding my bike, having fully explained the reason why, already.
Tricolour every time.....(but the new blue is rather fetching).
Agreed 100% tri colour and the new blue, the new mono one with the Gold rims is also very nice
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