Got it thanks EMS.

 

im on my 3rd trakmaster, after a dunlop 606 and a kenda 270...

 

I always said it takes ***** to own a KTM and post on a Kawi site...I was right! We love you man!

 

For the record, I only "like" Nobrakes.

 

Haha, you guys are great!

 

Today I decided an inspection was in order, so I pulled the rear wheel off and removed the tire. After 2 races and 3 or 4 regular rides, all the individual cells were still completely intact, and no mud or grit had entered through the old valve stem and 2nd rim lock holes. I had previously filled those with RTV sealant before taping over the spokes. Good to see it has kept the mud out.

They had lost a little bit of pressure, so I went ahead and topped them off and put the tire back. In the process, I was able to squeeze one more cell into the rear tire. My confidence in these is growing. It's great not having to worry about flats. So far so good.

From my race last Sunday:

 

Spooned on a couple new tires this evening, one is a real experiment, but many of the faster "B" racers in our series swear by them, so I thought I'd give it a go. Doesn't look all that impressive, but supposed to grip like magic assuming you air it down so it gets good deformation - a wolf in sheep's clothing:




And for the front, something a little more appropriate for the woods than the Kenda Southwick II sand tire I took off, lol, Michelin M12 intermediate terrain:




And I must admit, while these TireBalls are great for not having to worry about flats or setting pressure or any of that stuff, they are a bit more difficult when it comes to changing tires. Probably the worst part is the mess due to the mineral oil you need to lube them up along with the inside of the carcass with. After everything has been slipping and sliding around in there they, the "juice" comes out black and oily. Mmmm. I guess there's just no way to have your cake and eat it, too. Seems like every system has some cons.

 

My brother-in-law runs a rear Trials tire on his GasGas and he likes it. I think he runs about 8psi in the rear tire in a mix of riding conditions.

 

The trials tire looks like it may work great on rocks and roots, but I am interested to see what it does in some thick clay mud. Seems like it will load right up and you'll be running a rear slick. Like you, I have also read about others running them with great success.
Looks all wrong, but hope it works great.
I'm sure you'll let us know.
Dan

 

NOBRAKES, do they not sell chain lube where you live? LOL Let us know how the tires work.