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Newer KLR650 as RTW bike....
If this has been covered in the past, I apologize.
One question really, which will probably breed others;
I'm considering a KLR650 as a future RTW bike, and I want to seal the wheels. The reason for doing this is the ease of fixing flats. I'm better with a plug as apposed to a patch.
Has anyone tried this? Or is it a bad idea?
Thanks in advance.
Tommy
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Originally Posted by tvtommy
If this has been covered in the past, I apologize.
One question really, which will probably breed others;
I'm considering a KLR650 as a future RTW bike, and I want to seal the wheels. The reason for doing this is the ease of fixing flats. I'm better with a plug as apposed to a patch.
Has anyone tried this? Or is it a bad idea?
Thanks in advance.
Tommy
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Lots of threads about his on Advrider. After reading them all I wouldn't do it; if you really, really want tubeless wheels take a v-strom 650.
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Originally Posted by Docsherlock
if you really, really want tubeless wheels take a v-strom 650.
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I would be very surpised if anyone suggested that the bike you intend to use is not a good idea.
The Kwaka KLR650 is indeed a great bike capable of hard-core RTW trips.
Although personally I think the venerable Yamaha XT600Ewould tick all your boxes even better than the KLR (but I'm biased aren't I). The XT series of bikes are simply legendary RTW/African adventure machines.
Seriously the KLR650 is an awesome RTW platform.
BUT I WOULD KEEP IT AS STANDARD (OEM) AS POSSIBLE. Leave the wheels alone they are fine as they are - Apart from the usual brake/suspension/Bash plate/Larger Fuel tank upgrades which are needed for a RTW trip.
A standard KLR does most things perfectly well.
Enjoy/Stay safe.
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+1 KLR
made it to ushuaia with it. for the price it's an amazing bike.
I hate tubes too (yes I'm a lazy guy,, but I'm not alone)
Carry slime and pay the little price to have it changed in the next town.
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