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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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I just installed a set of E3,s on my ultra today , I was going to use the beads , but after looking in side of the tire there is some small ribs ,, will the beads still work with the e3 tire , how many are running the e3 tire with beads and have no problem


And by the way, I took a small ride tonight with the new tires and all I can say is wow , much better then the 402,s that came with the bike ,, now let see how many miles I will get out of them .

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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I run E3's on my ultra with beads. No problems
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Ever look inside a 402? It is kind of pebblely. It's definately not smooth. I have E3's now but used Dyna Beads in my 402's before the swap. DB's worked great in both tires.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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I run E3's on my ultra with beads. No problems
Me 2....OR is it 3? :-).........o~`o...................
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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I just put a set of E3's on my '08 RG. I used "Ride ON" sealer/balancer. I also removed all wheel weights. Rides/tracks great, plus hopefully I don't have to worry about a flat tire.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Just put them in my American Elites and they work great on those too!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Just put them in my American Elites and they work great on those too!
me 2 or 3
 
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Forgive my ignorance, but what are beads?
 
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Originally Posted by wlibert
Forgive my ignorance, but what are beads?

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