New Click 125I

[paz]

Not long and it does not make a difference anyway, because you are legal to drive it and insured as well.\

[mallymal]

need to see markings to possibly tell which profile is it.

Don't know if these markings help!

[ll2]

you cant ride night time with a red plate officially. they have to give you a normal one as soon as they can.

[paz]

need to see markings to possibly tell which profile is it.

Don't know if these markings help!

J profile is OK for tubeless. For extra safety check the rim with the tire off, the side bead should be like 10mm deep.

[mallymal]

Thanks Paz. I'm beginning to wonder whether it's just best to stick with a tube (so at least if ever I get a puncture a local shop can repair it!) I saw a bicycle shop selling Slime - I've used this with great effect on mountain bike tyres - maybe I should just go for a tube plus Slime instead?!

[paz]

You can fit a tube anway in case you puncture a tubeless. And then if you want, have the tire repared properly.

[mallymal]

That's a good point! When you said J profile is OK - is it borderline and only worth considering if side bead is 10mm deep, or that goes for all tubeless tyres?

[paz]

One can't be sure without seeing it, and I never did. What one wants is the deep side bead, and safety hump. I think your rims are so made.

[mallymal]

this ok Paz?

[mallymal]

[paz]

I don't see the safety hump but the bead is tall and should seal just fine.

[mallymal]

Ok I'm officially stupid! I deflated the tyre when I got home and put dynabeads in. When I re-flated the tyre isn't sitting right and if I press on a certain area it leaks air. I've just deflated again - any tips for seating the tyre correctly - at least so I can limp it back to the garage tomorrow!

[paz]

Well, you would need tire lubricant (even if most shops use soaped water), and a large compressor. Try tightening a rope around the circumference, that is much easier said than done.

[mallymal]

Think it's gonna be easier to remove front wheel and take to shop tomorrow! From what I can see should be as simple as undoing the bolt and sliding out?!

Think I owe Paz a beer or something!

[paz]

Oh yeah. You don't owe me anything, get it right and let us know.

[mallymal]

Looks like I need a 14 and 19mm socket to take front wheel off?

[paz]

Man you just need the socket that is right! You need a toolbox not a forum!

[mallymal]

Had to go borrow individual spanners, but I guessed right. Should be interesting tomorrow trying to explain I have dynabeads in there that I'm keen to keep inside the wheel!

[mallymal]

Had the new tyres on for a couple of weeks now, they feel a lot more planted and grippy compared to stock IRC's, so I'm happy.

A word about dynabeads though, they do like to get stuck in the valve, meaning after pumping up tyres all the air leaks out fast if you're not careful!

I heard they also sell valve filters, but I haven't researched this yet...