Has anyone run a tube in a tubless BMW R1200 GSA application in an emergency?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZGCdz1G6jg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZGCdz1G6jg
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GSA Emergency Tire Repair
- Thread starter vortexman
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offworlder
Moderator
Looks like not only can it be done - its a must ! Tubeless GS riders (you know who you are), tube up !
farmerger
Member
Yes, ran a tube in my rear for quite a while without issues. After installing a new tire I carried it in case of emergency.
I have calls in to technical on this one and the two issues are valve stem off set (where the hole in the front rim is drilled off centre) and tire pressure monitor sensors. I have removed TPMS many times on other applications and the only by product is a constantly illuminated warning indicator.
BMW had to off set the valve stem hole on the front rim to facilitate the TPM sensor and this does complicate things a bit. I will let you know what I find out.
BMW had to off set the valve stem hole on the front rim to facilitate the TPM sensor and this does complicate things a bit. I will let you know what I find out.
Once again you were correct. Upgraded rims with TPM installed are available for the GSA and being built by the company you mentioned at dinner. They have a good tech dept and speak my language. I have use them before, great service very knowledgeable.
offworlder
Moderator
So, when can we expect the build to order "Vortex" edition ?
farmerger
Member
No rim band. Did not have TPMS.
I am not taking projects on until my shop opens in Oct-Nov but I will help riders if I can. The rim upgrade for GS riders is a very simple fix and if any GS people want info just PM me.
We will get R back on the road and he may opt for the upgrade. The emergency fix for his bike would have been to tear out the TPMS from the rim valve stem hole and stick a tube in.
I just did not want to start experimenting with this late in the day on a lonely road far from civilization with the clock ticking. If you have a bike with two tire sizes just carry a tube the diameter of the bigger rim.
Many times I have done this to get me home and in the case of the KLR more than half a dozen times have I installed a 21"tube in a rear 17" tire and rode just fine 300 plus k at freeway speed to get back home.
The tire pressure monitor system does not in any way affect safety or handling of the bike it is just another superfluous convenience device. I did notice you have a few character spots on your front rim.