Need tube recommendations and size

Allinarush · 01-20-2019, 10:16 PM

Im going to try the hawk out on an enduro trail and want to bring a tube just in case. Im not sure which tube and size is recommended. I know the front wheel is Tire Size:3.00-21 .

Thanks in advanced

Megadan · 01-20-2019, 10:51 PM

Tube size 3.0x21. Usually they cover a range of tire sizes, so as long as your size is listed, you are good to go. As far as brands. Michelin, MSR, Kenda, etc. Any decent name brand heavy duty tube can do no wrong.

Red Hawk · 01-20-2019, 10:54 PM

Front
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Rear
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You'll need wrenches, tire levers, pump up the tube. Really should add a rear rim lock. GOOD tubes & a rim lock really cut down the likly hood of a blow out.

I've lost the rear 9 miles off the pavement and it sucks when you're alone in 90* sun.
preride inspections are important. Cell service a buddy with a truck and a board are priceless.

Allinarush · 01-20-2019, 11:55 PM

Perfect!

Allinarush · 01-24-2019, 01:30 PM

Its a good thing I ordered them tubes! First spin on the road which lasted every bit of 5 minutes... Back tube is popped.

Megadan · 01-24-2019, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Allinarush

Its a good thing I ordered them tubes! First spin on the road which lasted every bit of 5 minutes... Back tube is popped.

Which is the exact reason I recommend upgrading them during assembly. The original tubes are just junk.

Ariel Red Hunter · 01-24-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Megadan

Tube size 3.0x21. Usually they cover a range of tire sizes, so as long as your size is listed, you are good to go. As far as brands. Michelin, MSR, Kenda, etc. Any decent name brand heavy duty tube can do no wrong.

I prefer a 2.75X21 tube for a 3.00 tire. Less chance of a wrinkle with a smaller tube. I was taught to use baby powder on the tube, put enough air in it to fill it out, start at the valve stem, work from the valve stem BOTH WAYS to get the tube inside the tire all the way around as evenly as possible. Remount the bead of the tire, pump it up to 35/40 lbs., remove the valve stem, let all of the air escape which allows the tube "to find itself" in the tire. Then air it up to where you like, and you're good to go...ARH

**JerryHawk250** · 01-24-2019, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

I prefer a 2.75X21 tube for a 3.00 tire. Less chance of a wrinkle with a smaller tube. I was taught to use baby powder on the tube, put enough air in it to fill it out, start at the valve stem, work from the valve stem BOTH WAYS to get the tube inside the tire all the way around as evenly as possible. Remount the bead of the tire, pump it up to 35/40 lbs., remove the valve stem, let all of the air escape which allows the tube "to find itself" in the tire. Then air it up to where you like, and you're good to go...ARH

This is something that should be done on the stock tires and tubes when assembling. My rear tube had a leak and was because of a wrinkle in the tube. My tube had what looked like a light oil on it. If I would of done this in the beginning I probably wouldn't of gotten a flat.

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Allinarush Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 38	Need tube recommendations and size Im going to try the hawk out on an enduro trail and want to bring a tube just in case. Im not sure which tube and size is recommended. I know the front wheel is Tire Size:3.00-21 . Thanks in advanced
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01-20-2019, 10:51 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,993	Tube size 3.0x21. Usually they cover a range of tire sizes, so as long as your size is listed, you are good to go. As far as brands. Michelin, MSR, Kenda, etc. Any decent name brand heavy duty tube can do no wrong. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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01-20-2019, 10:54 PM	#3
Red Hawk Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NEPA Posts: 273	Front https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Rear https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You'll need wrenches, tire levers, pump up the tube. Really should add a rear rim lock. GOOD tubes & a rim lock really cut down the likly hood of a blow out. I've lost the rear 9 miles off the pavement and it sucks when you're alone in 90* sun. preride inspections are important. Cell service a buddy with a truck and a board are priceless. __________________ 2018 Hawk P&P Decked .040 off the head. 17/43 D.I.D. 428, NGK Iridium plug, DeCat, Wrapped pipe, Custom S.S. Muffler core, Nibbi PE30 115/35, L.E.D. Lights, Digital Cluster, USB port, Cutting Bord skid plate, Oil cooler w/ custom CRF oil filter inline, 5Wt fork oil, Rear Shock, CNC Back Rack, 30mm FAT bars, Bark Busters, ProGrips, Adjustable levers, Shinko 700’s lots of Loctite!
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01-20-2019, 11:55 PM	#4
Allinarush Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 38	Perfect!
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01-24-2019, 01:30 PM	#5
Allinarush Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 38	Its a good thing I ordered them tubes! First spin on the road which lasted every bit of 5 minutes... Back tube is popped.
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