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Hi guys, I was reading on another thread that most here run tubeless but some of the earlier models took tubes. How do you know if your rims take tubeless tires? If they don't, what is this "conversion" I've heard about. Thanks!
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'79 XS11 Special, fork gaiters, Uni pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, ditched the octy, solo seat, T kat fork brace
Purrs like a kitten, runs like a scalded cat
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It is stamped on the rim "suitable for tubeless tire use". All the Specials came with tubeless rims.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Your Special will have tubeless rims if they're still original; only the '78 and early '79 standards had the tube wheels. Here's how you tell the difference...http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32341. You do have tube rims? Here's how to convert the rear rim....http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32340Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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Oh, thanks guys
'79 XS11 Special, fork gaiters, Uni pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, ditched the octy, solo seat, T kat fork brace
Purrs like a kitten, runs like a scalded catComment
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