12-03-2015, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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Recommended Tire Tubes
Recommendations on tubes to go with my new tires
I am purchasing SR244 in 3.0-18 & 5.10-17 All opinions welcome
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12-03-2015, 11:28 PM | #2 |
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You can use the stock inner tubes for both tires. However, here are two choices for the rear inner tube.
IRC Heavy Duty Inner Tube: Size 4.00/5.10x17 http://www.amazon.com/IRC-Heavy-Duty.../dp/B00230OAFQ Sedona Motorcycle Tube: Size 4.50-5.10x17 http://www.chinariders.net/forumdisplay.php?f=136
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12-04-2015, 05:54 AM | #3 | |
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12-04-2015, 12:03 PM | #4 |
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I've used Michelin Ultra Heavy Duty tubes with excellent results. The joke around the local bike shop is that you don't need to install tires if you use those tubes.
I've also used Kenda heavy duty tubes and had no trouble.
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12-04-2015, 01:40 PM | #5 |
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I use Bridgestone, Heavy Duty inner tubes in all my other bikes, but I don't think they are offered in the correct sizes for the RX3.
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12-04-2015, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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That is the trouble I have found not all sizes are available, or available from one source I just ordered Tusk risers and a rear Shinko 244 from Rocky mt. but had to order the front SR244 from motorcycle-superstore. Luckily both offered free shipping. They have lowered their shipping rates during the Christmas sale period.
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12-04-2015, 02:02 PM | #7 |
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I like the prices, customer service, and one-stop shopping at Rocky Mountain ATV. That's why I ordered the Sedona inner tube I listed in the first post. I installed it, and it worked great. However, I also ordered my Shinko, 244 front tire from Motorcycle Superstore.
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12-04-2015, 02:29 PM | #9 |
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I checked, and RMATV/MC doesn't offer the IRC, Heavy Duty tube in the correct size.
Some KLR650 riders use the Bridgestone, Heavy Duty tube in size 100/100-18 for their 17-inch rear wheel.
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12-04-2015, 02:37 PM | #10 |
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I thick IRC heavy duty has 100/100 as well
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12-04-2015, 02:50 PM | #11 |
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I just checked RMATV/MC; they do carry the IRC, Heavy Duty tube in size 100/100-18. I buy the Bridestone, Heavy Duty tubes in size 100/100-18 from RMATV/MC for my other bikes. I might switch to that inner tube for the rear wheel of my RX3, as well.
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12-04-2015, 03:11 PM | #12 |
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I'm still using the stock inner tube in the front tire. However, I need to purchase a spare inner tube. I like shopping at RMATV/MC, and the Sedona, motorcycle inner tube comes in a nice variety of sizes.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...FUOBfgodhO0JGw Therefore, I think I will choose this inner tube for the front wheel of my RX3.
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12-06-2015, 12:23 PM | #13 |
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Rocky gets the first shot with me, because they actually use manufacturer part numbers in the fiche pages, whereas Bike Bandit uses their own numbering system. I go to Rocky to find a part number, and then search for it elsewhere if Rocky no longer carries the item.
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12-07-2015, 07:55 AM | #14 |
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i had a few Kenda heavy duty tubes pull valve stems on me... but it was probably my fault for doing wheelies on dirt with 18psi in em with no rim lock...LOL
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