Motorcycle Runflat Tires
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Motorcycle Runflat Tires
I was just watching a YouTube video called Crazy Motorcycles where they ran a motorcycle down a board of nails with both tires being punctured with hundreds of nails but no leaks. They claim to have a spray in coating that seals as fast as the punctures without losing any air. They show a guy running screws into a tire and spraying a liquid on the puncture and no air bubbles. Sorry, maybe someone knows how to find the video and post it here.
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Hmmm interesting, but my first thought is what a mess it must make of your wheels (and everything else) when it comes time to change tires. If it cleans up easy it's probably no big deal. But if it don't, it is.
BTW: I actually stay with the Dunlap tires because their sidewalls are thick enough that you can actually ride on a flat. Years ago I got a flat at the bottom of the mountain, 25 miles from my home. I rode all the way up at about 25 to 30 MPH thru numerous twisties with absolutely no damage to the tire or wheel. I just changed to tube and ran that tire until it wore down to nothing.
BTW: I actually stay with the Dunlap tires because their sidewalls are thick enough that you can actually ride on a flat. Years ago I got a flat at the bottom of the mountain, 25 miles from my home. I rode all the way up at about 25 to 30 MPH thru numerous twisties with absolutely no damage to the tire or wheel. I just changed to tube and ran that tire until it wore down to nothing.
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I agree completely !!
Dunlap 402's (ARE) run-flats !!
Dunlap 402's (ARE) run-flats !!
Hmmm interesting, but my first thought is what a mess it must make of your wheels (and everything else) when it comes time to change tires. If it cleans up easy it's probably no big deal. But if it don't, it is.
BTW: I actually stay with the Dunlap tires because their sidewalls are thick enough that you can actually ride on a flat. Years ago I got a flat at the bottom of the mountain, 25 miles from my home. I rode all the way up at about 25 to 30 MPH thru numerous twisties with absolutely no damage to the tire or wheel. I just changed to tube and ran that tire until it wore down to nothing.
BTW: I actually stay with the Dunlap tires because their sidewalls are thick enough that you can actually ride on a flat. Years ago I got a flat at the bottom of the mountain, 25 miles from my home. I rode all the way up at about 25 to 30 MPH thru numerous twisties with absolutely no damage to the tire or wheel. I just changed to tube and ran that tire until it wore down to nothing.
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What about the cost? A buddy of mine was bragging about his run flat tires on his sports car UNTIL HE WENT TO HAVE THEM REPLACED!! He almost had to go on life support...LOL. You had to buy the tire and rim as an assembled unit...tire alone was not replacable and the set was EXPENSIVE. Not sure if it is the same technology, but according to Panheadrich, the Dunlops might be a less expensive option. I've had pretty good luck with Dunlops over the years and made in the USA.
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I've always bought my Dunlap's from Chaparral Motorsports. I bought the last set this past February. The front & rear were different prices. One was $145.00 and the other was $160.00 approximately. And those were the Wide White Walls and included mounting on the wheels.
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what you trade for that is shitty traction. No such thing as a tire that will go 15-20,000 miles that will also grip the road. Hard side walls and hard tread= long life, flat rideability, and shitty traction and cornering. Have to choose what is important to you.
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