[greenjeans]

Went out for a solo ride/camp excursion over the weekend and picked up a flat. I was only a couple hours from home, but it ended my excursion. My tool kit contains, a tube, patch kit, plug kit, CO2, and a small compressor. All useless since I couldn't figure a way to get the rear wheel off with out laying the bike on it's side. I didn't want to do that as this thing doesn't really have a scratch yet. Finally made it home and since it's about time more some new tires, I figured I make the jump to tubeless at the same time.
90% of my riding is on the road. I'm finding that most seem to use some sort of tape, or sealant.

What are you guys using ? Please vote in the poll if you don't mind. Thanks.

Bonus question: Anyone seen a bolt on engine/frame stand for these sleds? Be nice to get the rear tire off the ground without a track stand/lift.

 

[Deano968]

Center Stands for the 800s

Oooh! Look what arrived in the mail today!

www.scramblerforum.com

That's for an Icon NOT DS. But it may be worth book marking the company and keeping an eye on them?

 

[DenDesmo]

You need a trail stand. Have a look at this site

Trail Stands - RIDEWITHME

Copy and paste this link to watch a video on the best way to use the stand - https://youtu.be/zcswxAF8aZw Getting a flat on the trail is a big enough pain without having a way to hold your bike in the air to remove your wheels. If you can purchase a centre stand for your bike it will...

www.ridewithme.site

Cheers

 

[Vanbiker]

Went out for a solo ride/camp excursion over the weekend and picked up a flat. I was only a couple hours from home, but it ended my excursion. My tool kit contains, a tube, patch kit, plug kit, CO2, and a small compressor. All useless since I couldn't figure a way to get the rear wheel off with out laying the bike on it's side. I didn't want to do that as this thing doesn't really have a scratch yet. Finally made it home and since it's about time more some new tires, I figured I make the jump to tubeless at the same time.
90% of my riding is on the road. I'm finding that most seem to use some sort of tape, or sealant.

What are you guys using ? Please vote in the poll if you don't mind. Thanks.

Bonus question: Anyone seen a bolt on engine/frame stand for these sleds? Be nice to get the rear tire off the ground without a track stand/lift.

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I used both the sealant and the tape, had one slow leak in the front within a month but since then two years of riding without a hitch. I recommend the procedure, I’m very confident riding alone and or in remote places now.

 

[GriefCycles]

Saw you post this on IG and wanted to mention I once saw a guy use a fence post and a strap. He had the kickstand down and the rear lifted off the ground because the front end was pulled forward by the strap and post - similar balancing function as the trail stands. Didn't look ideal but in that situation what else you got.

I'm in the process upgrading my wheels with 21/18 Excels and plan to seal them. Lots of info about it and videos. This guy goes one round with tape only and gets a leak. He does the other wheel using sealant and tape and seems to have better results. I'm sure you've seen these but incase someone else has not:

Lastly I'm sure we're all familiar with this video but this will be my method and materials of choice (already purchased on Amazon, tape is not cheap):

 

[K1W1]

Do Scrambler OEM rims have the lip to secure tubeless tyres to the rim?

 

[GriefCycles]

Do Scrambler OEM rims have the lip to secure tubeless tyres to the rim?

Can't say for sure but plenty of people have sealed the OEM rims and run tubeless tires without issue. So there must be enough of something there to grab onto.

 

[greenjeans]

Do Scrambler OEM rims have the lip to secure tubeless tyres to the rim?

Yes. It does. Even comes with a tubeless tire.

 

[torquehead700]

Saw you post this on IG and wanted to mention I once saw a guy use a fence post and a strap. He had the kickstand down and the rear lifted off the ground because the front end was pulled forward by the strap and post - similar balancing function as the trail stands. Didn't look ideal but in that situation what else you got.

I'm in the process upgrading my wheels with 21/18 Excels and plan to seal them. Lots of info about it and videos. This guy goes one round with tape only and gets a leak. He does the other wheel using sealant and tape and seems to have better results. I'm sure you've seen these but incase someone else has not:

Lastly I'm sure we're all familiar with this video but this will be my method and materials of choice (already purchased on Amazon, tape is not cheap):

I've seen the first two videos but not the 3rd. Thanks for posting.