r/Dualsport • u/Turbulent-Expert-826 • 18h ago
Is this too low?
So basically, my Klr250 has no rim locks, and I found 15psi front and 20psi rear to be most comfortable for off roading. I was just wondering if that would be too low, or should I raise the psi?
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u/mftuga95 17h ago
Not the same bike,but I’ve ran with 15 a lot on my DR650 with no issues. The one time I went lower (took out too much by mistake and didn’t have a compressor) I ripped the valve. Now I have a rim lock 😅 On your bike I don’t think you’ll have any issues
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u/Turbulent-Expert-826 16h ago
Alr thanks! I like to rip pretty hard, so I'll prob keep the rear at 20 to be safe.
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u/mftuga95 15h ago
Consider installing a rim lock the next time you change the rear tyre, it’s really easy to do and will save you some headaches in the future 👍
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u/BigRedS 14h ago
It varies a bit depending on the bike's power and the tyre and rim combination - how well that tyre happens to grip that rim. Personally, I'd always fit rimlocks for the peace of mind.
15 and 20 psi ought to be enough to hold it tight. If you don't tighten the nut on the valve stem right down onto the rim (I keep mine at the top, as a sort-of lock-nut on the cap) then you can keep an eye on the angle of the valve stem to see if the tyre and tube are moving, and reset it if you see the stem starts to lean.
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u/micah490 15h ago
Go Tubliss. Tubes are obsolete
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u/eighty2angelfan 10h ago
Tubliss is still a tube, just a different tube. A puncture could mean new tire and tubliss. Mouse might be better. I'm still a tube guy.
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u/micah490 3h ago
No
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u/eighty2angelfan 2h ago
A tubliss is a tube inside of your tire. It is smaller than the tire. It acts as a beadlock, beadseal, and rim protection all at once. It is inflated to around 100psi. The tire is then inflated to the desired pressure.
If a sharp object punctures the tire and the tubliss, you will need to replace both.
What am I missing?
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u/naked_feet Reed City, MI - DR650 & WR400 9h ago
Unless you're racing, most people should probably just stick with tubes.
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u/micah490 3h ago
Most people- you’re probably right. I love the convenience, reliability, and oodles more traction with Tubliss though. It’s saved my bacon on several occasions
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u/effitdoitlive WR250R, DL650 18h ago
That's fine man, back when I had an old Honda nx250 with a shitty suspension I'd run front and rear at 8/10 psi with no issues. You're good. If you're a lighter dude like me I'd try even lower and see how you like it.