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Jun 6, 2011 | 01:28 AM

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Cowpokey

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I reused the tube in my back tire, cause the one I bought wasn't the right size. Seams ok so far. I'm going to change wheels next winter and will going tubeless.

Jun 6, 2011 | 01:32 AM

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That's a good question. Probably not necessary but I have never known a dealer that did not replace them when replacing a tire.

Is replacing a valve stem necessary when replacing a tubeless tire? Same answer.

Jun 6, 2011 | 08:33 AM

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carlgrover

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Always replace the tube when replacing the tire. It's a good idea to replace the rim strip as well.

Jun 6, 2011 | 09:22 AM

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Griff012FLHX

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Yes....
I'll be changing tires on wendsday....
Tubes and strips as well.

I read on here that you can get special spokes that allow you to run tubless....

Jun 6, 2011 | 11:04 AM

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oct1949

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Bout all dealer will, but last yr I did the front and rear, our Indy checked them and will reuse them one time if they check out ok.. Need new rear again so I'll probably ask for a new one this time.

Jun 6, 2011 | 12:57 PM

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I had a tubeless spoked rim on my 2001 roadking classic on the rear, it sucked every 3 weeks I was putting air in it.I changed back to a stock for a while and then I had problems with the spokes so I put a stock rim off a roadking standard because you really cant see it with the bags on.No more problems.