Tire Tubes

wilcoy02 · Nov 12, 2014

What tube would I use for the gl1100 tires? I am putting Metzler Marathon on the week before we leave. I will use the tubeless when I mount them.
Will also put "RIDE ON" in all my tires. Bike & trailer.

140/90/16 for the rear
120/90/18 for the front

I am looking for the tubes so I have a fix if I should get a flat on my trip next year.

Thanks for any suggestions.

flash2002 · Nov 13, 2014

Don't put that junk in your tire :evil: , you are better off getting a tire kit and a air pump :good: .

https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/mini_ai ... 4102/20842

https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/pocket_ ... 102/150961

AApple · Nov 13, 2014

+1 on using anything other than air in the tires....goop makes changing them a pita.
I have THIS compressor, and tire plugs in the saddle bag for emergency tire problems. The compressor is small, but pumps up pretty fast.

Ansimp · Nov 13, 2014

Ride on is a dynamic balancer and sealant, it is not supposed to make a mess like other flat repairs in a can. I still haven't used it myself but everything I have read shows good results. I would take a co2 plug repair kit rather than spare tubes if it was me, I try to carry one at all times :yes:

dan filipi · Nov 13, 2014

When your stuck out in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, a mess in the tire is better than being stranded.
I carry a full plug kit, big can of fixaflat, and a compressor.

mcgovern61 · Nov 13, 2014

[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=135443#p135443:12g0mpsu said:
AApple » Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:26 am[/url]":12g0mpsu]
+1 on using anything other than air in the tires....goop makes changing them a pita.
I have THIS compressor, and tire plugs in the saddle bag for emergency tire problems. The compressor is small, but pumps up pretty fast.

I'd listen to Joel's advice...he has more tire experience for dealing with flats, holes and any other tire problem than all of us combined! :smilie_happy: