Tube recommendations

pistolclass · 07-10-2016, 11:35 PM

I want to start going pretty deep in the woods on my hawk and I want to make sure I can get out of the woods therefore I want to carry a spare tube. I heard to carry a front tube as it can be used on the rear wheel in a pinch.

Who makes the best replacement tubes? I hear the Hawks are Junk. The one that looks the best to me is the Michelin Ultra heavy duty. It it 4 mils thick which is the thickest I can find. I might just preemptively change mine to better quality tubes.

Also this looks pretty sweet to hang on the front fender. It comes with spoons too! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...e-Irons?0&c=13

pcspecialist · 07-11-2016, 02:12 AM

Tubliss! With them, all you need to pack is a tire plug kit.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ywords=Tubliss

Azhule · 07-11-2016, 02:22 AM

Don't forget that with the Tubliss system you have to replace a $15 - $17 part yearly

pcspecialist · 07-11-2016, 02:28 AM

This might be the correct set, I forget what the widths are needed for a Hawk.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFST1GY

Kdburtch · 07-11-2016, 08:27 AM

Just curious what are you planning on bringing to inflate the new tire? I use co2 for my road bicycles when going on long trips but I dont think they would have the capacity needed.

Ariel Red Hunter · 07-11-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

I want to start going pretty deep in the woods on my hawk and I want to make sure I can get out of the woods therefore I want to carry a spare tube. I heard to carry a front tube as it can be used on the rear wheel in a pinch.

Who makes the best replacement tubes? I hear the Hawks are Junk. The one that looks the best to me is the Michelin Ultra heavy duty. It it 4 mils thick which is the thickest I can find. I might just preemptively change mine to better quality tubes.

Also this looks pretty sweet to hang on the front fender. It comes with spoons too! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...e-Irons?0&c=13

You will need 2 tubes, the front has a 21" rim, the rear an 18" rim. Yes, Michelin makes outstanding natural rubber inner tubes. So does Metzler and Continental. Source a tube repair kit from europe - they take tube patching seriously over there. For off road riding, patched tubes are fine. For high speed road riding you should use new tubes. Natural rubber tubes will gradually leak air, so check tire pressures often.

I have found at westernbikeworks a Park Tool VP-1 Vulcanising Patch Kit, that has four customer reccomendations. Even so, take the word vulcanise with a grain of salt. Vulcanising requires heat. This is a glue on patch. Ignore any claims about it being ready to rock and roll after 5 minutes. 15 minutes works much better.

Ariel Red Hunter · 07-11-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kdburtch

Just curious what are you planning on bringing to inflate the new tire? I use co2 for my road bicycles when going on long trips but I dont think they would have the capacity needed.

A bicycle tire pump works fine.

2LZ · 07-11-2016, 02:37 PM

I've had fantastic luck with these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GJM01K...I2OUR738FJD2JG

pistolclass · 07-11-2016, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

Natural rubber tubes will gradually leak air, so check tire pressures often.

What is the advantage of natural rubber over synthetic rubber ..... For motorcycles only of course. Get your mind out of he gutter.

Ariel Red Hunter · 07-11-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pistolclass

What is the advantage of natural rubber over synthetic rubber ..... For motorcycles only of course. Get your mind out of he gutter.

They are tougher, much less likely to tear. Easier to patch (with a quality patch kit.)

Check air pressure once a week.

pistolclass · 07-11-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ariel Red Hunter

They are tougher, much less likely to tear. Easier to patch (with a quality patch kit.)

Check air pressure once a week.

Wow I would have never suspected that. I would have thought synthetics would be vastly superior for strength. Learn something new everyday.

pcspecialist · 07-11-2016, 09:18 PM

electrical gloves are made out of natural rubber because they are tougher, no surprise natural are the strongest tubes.

Ariel Red Hunter · 07-12-2016, 03:55 PM

I found what looks like a high quality inner tube patch kit, you can, if interested, read about it in the tube reccomendations thread, down a ways.

07-10-2016, 11:35 PM	#1
pistolclass Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: connecticut Posts: 978	Tube recommendations I want to start going pretty deep in the woods on my hawk and I want to make sure I can get out of the woods therefore I want to carry a spare tube. I heard to carry a front tube as it can be used on the rear wheel in a pinch. Who makes the best replacement tubes? I hear the Hawks are Junk. The one that looks the best to me is the Michelin Ultra heavy duty. It it 4 mils thick which is the thickest I can find. I might just preemptively change mine to better quality tubes. Also this looks pretty sweet to hang on the front fender. It comes with spoons too! https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...e-Irons?0&c=13
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07-11-2016, 02:22 AM	#3
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	Don't forget that with the Tubliss system you have to replace a $15 - $17 part yearly __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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07-11-2016, 02:37 PM	#8
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,104	I've had fantastic luck with these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GJM01K...I2OUR738FJD2JG __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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07-12-2016, 03:55 PM	#13
Ariel Red Hunter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: akwesasne, NY-13655 Posts: 2,220	tube patch kits I found what looks like a high quality inner tube patch kit, you can, if interested, read about it in the tube reccomendations thread, down a ways.
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07-11-2016, 02:12 AM	#2
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	Tubliss! With them, all you need to pack is a tire plug kit. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ywords=Tubliss
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07-11-2016, 02:28 AM	#4
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	This might be the correct set, I forget what the widths are needed for a Hawk. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BFST1GY
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07-11-2016, 08:27 AM	#5
Kdburtch Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 31	Just curious what are you planning on bringing to inflate the new tire? I use co2 for my road bicycles when going on long trips but I dont think they would have the capacity needed.
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07-11-2016, 09:18 PM	#12
pcspecialist Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583	electrical gloves are made out of natural rubber because they are tougher, no surprise natural are the strongest tubes.
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