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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
You could... You still need to get the tyres on and off though..
That's A LOT harder with a tubeless tyre as the rim has a much deeper bead and the tyres generally have a stiffer side wall. They take more PSI to correctly seat too...
Give it a go 
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If you practice a bit it should go easy.
I have removed and installed tyres on R80/1100/R1200 with two 20cm levers and a small handpump. It's not fun but it's not a problem.
Some pics in post 4: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-breaker-27763
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Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie
Don't forget there are manufacturers that go for the worst possible combination too. Tubeless shape rim drilled through for spokes and running a tube. You get the heat and repair hassle of the tube but keep the need to find a bead breaker.
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You don't need a bead breaker, you need practice!
The tubeless shape is smart, it's called safety-lip for a reason
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Originally Posted by reggie3cl
Beemer, Super Ten and Triumph (and others?) all have tubeless. Reckon it's down to cost mostly- bet those cross spoke wheels cost a bomb to make, but they aren't half strong.
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X-laced wheels are by design stronger then conventional wheel (if same materials are used). But I agree that rims for the R1xxx GS are to soft, R80/100 are better than most. It's hard to find good rims for all heavy bikes.
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