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  • July 21, 2009 at 2:42 am #96848

    Anonymous

    What sort of tape is best for taping up the inside of rims?

    Duct tape or will insulation tape do?

    And how much tape is best?

    The rubber bands that I bought when I had the Yokos fitted just arent cutting it. TB did warn me but I had already had the rubber bands and wanted to use them at the time:S

    July 21, 2009 at 2:50 am #144622

    Dean
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    Gaffa tape works best,but insulation tape works as well .you will need to do about 3 -4 wraps around to ensure the nipples are all sufficiently covered. Also make sure that the holes for the valve and rimlock have enough clearance;)

    Ollie

    July 21, 2009 at 2:51 am #144623

    TheBoss
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    Either Dan will do in a pinch

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    July 21, 2009 at 2:57 am #144628

    Bill
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    Admin wrote:

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    Either Dan will do in a pinch

    What is the best then :unsure:

    July 21, 2009 at 3:02 am #144632

    Dean
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    KTM Bull wrote:

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    Admin wrote:

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    Either Dan will do in a pinch

    What is the best then :unsure:

    probably Gaffa Tape as it is thicker and wider than insulation tape. (IMHO)

    Ollie

    July 21, 2009 at 3:09 am #144633

    Bruce Curtis
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    The tape tends not to move around inside at lower pressures like we run, the Rubber band is primarily designed for roadbikes that runhigher pressures and the tube doesn’t “wander” like ours do. I’ve always used electrical tape and changed it each time i change a tyre.

    BC

    July 21, 2009 at 3:18 am #144640

    David
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    I have actually used for a few years now another tube cut across ways( as in lay it down flat and cut the outer half off so it just leaves the inner half complete with valve) it forms a heavy duty rim tape, you then ripp out the old valve and then have a hell of a time fitting it, but pinched tubes are a thing of the past then.:laugh: :laugh:

    July 21, 2009 at 3:21 am #144642

    Bruce Curtis
    Member

    Bloody ripper idea Mr Rat, I hate pinched tubes so that is going to happen to mine next time around.

    Bleedin’ brill

    Bruce

    July 21, 2009 at 7:09 am #144644

    David
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    Mr Blue wrote:

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    Bloody ripper idea Mr Rat, I hate pinched tubes so that is going to happen to mine next time around.

    Bleedin’ brill

    Bruce

    Wait till you have fitted it to a 65 rim before you thank me:laugh: :laugh:

    your welcome;) :)

    July 21, 2009 at 7:27 am #144679

    shane
    Member

    I use lecky tape as well. I reckon 100mph tape would leave too much glue on the inside of the rim when removed.

    I’ve used the tube-inside-the-tube as well, but not with ultra HD tubes…that sounds like way too much work!

    July 21, 2009 at 7:32 am #144682

    Dean
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    shane_vor wrote:

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    I use lecky tape as well. I reckon 100mph tape would leave too much glue on the inside of the rim when removed.

    I’ve used the tube-inside-the-tube as well, but not with ultra HD tubes…that sounds like way too much work!

    I have also tried the tube inside a tube and to be honest it felt like the front wheel was totally out of balance,very unnerving. I now run Ultra HD tubes with that Green slime stuff and decent rimlocks (ie not the standard pieces of shit supplied by Michelin to GASGAS) so far so good.

    Ollie

    July 21, 2009 at 7:35 am #144683

    David
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    Yeah I didnt know about the slime stuff till you told me Ollie so I think the tube inside a tube may be out the window

    I bet I still get a flat

    July 21, 2009 at 7:40 am #144684

    Dean
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    Ktmrat wrote:

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    Yeah I didnt know about the slime stuff till you told me Ollie so I think the tube inside a tube may be out the window

    I bet I still get a flat

    inevitable:laugh:

    PS Bill has a bag of goodies for you

    Ollie

    July 21, 2009 at 7:41 am #144685

    Bill
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    What is this green slime stuff cost

    July 21, 2009 at 7:44 am #144686

    Dean
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    KTM Bull wrote:

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    What is this green slime stuff cost

    I just bought a litre of it at supercheap for $36

    about 300ml does a rear and 250ml for a front

    Ollie

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