Installed on FTR223 (Work should be done with plenty of time to spare.)
[How is it used?
Installed on FTR223.
Traveling:40km one way for commuting, touring, and circuit riding
I decided to use them for my long-distance commute, in order to make them tubeless and reduce the weight under the springs.
The front wheel was installed successfully, but the rear wheel failed.
Used for about 2 years.
Was the one you received as per Image?
At first glance, I was a little worried that the Kit would be too large and sturdy. I was worried that it might not be large enough, but it was well thought out and large enough.
Was the installation difficult?
At the time, I had only been riding motorcycles for a little over two years and my kill level was still low, so I took on the challenge of installing it myself. I thought it would be easy, but in reality, it was a difficult job that required a large amount of work.
As mentioned above, the front wheel is easy to work on due to its rim shape, and even though I didn't have enough skill, I was able to somehow install it and make it Tubeless.
On the other hand, the shape of the rear wheel is such that it is difficult to change the size of the wheel. (Kit construction area is very narrow) I was not able to install it properly and failed.
At that time, I couldn't assemble the tires by myself, so I had to bring the tires to the shop that was taking care of me at the time and have them re-fitted a couple of times, which made the president of the shop angry with me.
I removed the Kit from the air leak area and re-installed it, but I couldn't stop the air leak. I even tried using SiliconCoking agent, but it didn't work, so I had to use Rim only tube.
Factors for failure include.
Poor Rim shape
The work was not done carefully and in a timely manner according to the instruction manual.
The construction was done in early spring when the temperature was low.
Could not crimp with the proper tool.
I couldn't assemble the tire by hand, so I couldn't assemble the tire and crimp it using air pressure right after installing the kit.
The following are some examples.
How was your experience with it?
In the front, I was able to lower the risk during puncture due to the loss of the tube, and I realized that the turnaround of the corner was also improved.
Rear ended up not knowing what it did with the weight of Kit+SiliconCoking agent+Tube.
At the time, I didn't build tires by hand, but later, when I was able to build tires by hand, I found that not having a tube was easier to work with.
[Included Parts:were they on?
Yes. Please refer to the product description.
[Was there anything that disappointed you?
The lack of Kill in my work.
I had no complaints about the Kit itself.
Point and hang of installation
Be sure to work carefully and with plenty of time.
Make sure to degrease the Rim thoroughly.
Crimping the Kit with a tool that can apply localized pressure with a round tip, such as a tire lever.
The Kit should be applied in the warmest season possible to increase the adhesiveness of the Kit.
When working in low temperatures, the Kit should be warmed up with a dryer and heat gun.
As soon as possible after the Kit installation is completed, the tires should be assembled and air pressure should be applied.
Do not damage the Kit with the tire lever when installing the tire.
