[SirMarksAllot]

Okay, good. The OEM rear wheel actually has the 'tubeless retainer ridges' (or, whatever they're called) built into the rim, while the front does not. This means that seating a 'tubeless' tire on the rear rim will require both more lube and more air pressure to 'pop' the bead, because of the ridge, and the way a tubeless tire fits more closely to the rim to eliminate air leaks. Regardless, the number of rim penetrations for spike nipple holes means you still have to run a tube. Most motorcycle tubes have a straight threaded stem, in a standard diameter and of various lengths - most any will work on a KLR so long as the actual tube size is correct. Standard would be a 90/90-21 front (2.75/3.00-21 in inch sizing) for the front and a 130/80-17 (5.00/5.11-17 in inch sizing) rear for both tires and tubes.

Interesting factoid - I think it was a review of the newer Tenere (IIRC) and they showed the rear tire valve stem is about an inch off of center. Good luck finding a tube in a pinch - pun intended😉

 

[Thomas12477]

Okay, good. The OEM rear wheel actually has the 'tubeless retainer ridges' (or, whatever they're called) built into the rim, while the front does not. This means that seating a 'tubeless' tire on the rear rim will require both more lube and more air pressure to 'pop' the bead, because of the ridge, and the way a tubeless tire fits more closely to the rim to eliminate air leaks. Regardless, the number of rim penetrations for spike nipple holes means you still have to run a tube. Most motorcycle tubes have a straight threaded stem, in a standard diameter and of various lengths - most any will work on a KLR so long as the actual tube size is correct. Standard would be a 90/90-21 front (2.75/3.00-21 in inch sizing) for the front and a 130/80-17 (5.00/5.11-17 in inch sizing) rear for both tires and tubes.

A ha , so I do need inter tubes. I've been fighting with not punishering the inter tube while geting it on and off. I really beat it to hell , no local shops have a tube and there's like 4-5 spot to patch... guess I'll order it online and wait for it.

 

[SirMarksAllot]

A ha , so I do need inter tubes. I've been fighting with not punishering the inter tube while geting it on and off. I really beat it to hell , no local shops have a tube and there's like 4-5 spot to patch... guess I'll order it online and wait for it.

If it’s a new tire, or you didn’t mark the exact location and side of an existing tire to put it back on the rim in the same place, then it will need balancing. Especially if you’re going to ride at speed on pavement. It can be balanced on a machine and add weights to the rim like on an automobile tire, or you can use a product like Ride On or Sahara Moto. The latter two are tire sealer/balancer liquids put into the tire assembly after mounting and work on tube and tubeless. I use Sahara moto and the balancing effect works fantastically. Thankfully I’ve never had to use the puncture sealer😉. Fortnine has a product review of these and the popular Slime (which he didn’t recommend). Kudos to you for diving in and honing your skills in this area.

 

[MN Willie]

If it’s a new tire, or you didn’t mark the exact location and side of an existing tire to put it back on the rim in the same place, then it will need balancing. Especially if you’re going to ride at speed on pavement. It can be balanced on a machine and add weights to the rim like on an automobile tire, or you can use a product like Ride On or Sahara Moto. The latter two are tire sealer/balancer liquids put into the tire assembly after mounting and work on tube and tubeless. I use Sahara moto and the balancing effect works fantastically. Thankfully I’ve never had to use the puncture sealer😉. Fortnine has a product review of these and the popular Slime (which he didn’t recommend). Kudos to you for diving in and honing your skills in this area.

Slime IS Evil for those that have to work on it afterwords!!! WAY back when I spun a Wrench for a living, I HATED people using it!

Willie

 

[KLR Kool-Aid!]

A ha , so I do need inter tubes. I've been fighting with not punishering the inter tube while geting it on and off. I really beat it to hell , no local shops have a tube and there's like 4-5 spot to patch...

Changing tires and fixing flats is always a stone drag, and rear tires are almost always worse. Thankfully, you'll find lots of tips here and it does get easier with practice! Good luck!

 

[Thomas12477]

If it’s a new tire, or you didn’t mark the exact location and side of an existing tire to put it back on the rim in the same place, then it will need balancing. Especially if you’re going to ride at speed on pavement. It can be balanced on a machine and add weights to the rim like on an automobile tire, or you can use a product like Ride On or Sahara Moto. The latter two are tire sealer/balancer liquids put into the tire assembly after mounting and work on tube and tubeless. I use Sahara moto and the balancing effect works fantastically. Thankfully I’ve never had to use the puncture sealer😉. Fortnine has a product review of these and the popular Slime (which he didn’t recommend). Kudos to you for diving in and honing your skills in this area.

I have a tire balancing stand and stick on weights. Gonna try to do it myself

 

[Johntheskier]

I have a tire balancing stand and stick on weights. Gonna try to do it myself

This video helped me with balancing-