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KXcam22:
Arigato,
Just curious. When you run the ribbed front can you remove your rim lock (not sure if the ribbed tire will spin under braking)? That would make the front wheel balance better and easier to correct. I was noticing the other day how out of balance my knobby front was with the rim lock and tube stem on the same side. Might be what I'm noticing on fire roads at speed. Cam.
Arigato:
I don't know about removing the rim lock. However, when I spin the fron tire you can see a "wave" effect going on with the way the tire was molded. The rim is true, but the tire moves up and down on one of the ribs. For $30, I guess perfection is out of the question.
maddoggy:
I just got back home from riding at st. anthony's dunes in idaho last night. i rode with a 10 paddle skat trak hooker on the rear and a knobbie on the front. i'm seriously considering the kings three ribbed front for next years dune trip. i am also thinking of cutting a good knobbie so it has only the center and both outside rows of knobs left. that might track really well without the dangerous knifelike hookup after a bad jump. SLY, ARIGATO, any thoughts on that idea? by the way it was an awesome trip. MADDOGGY
Danger4u2:
--- Quote from: KXcam22 on October 03, 2006, 03:18:19 AM ---Arigato,
Just curious. When you run the ribbed front can you remove your rim lock (not sure if the ribbed tire will spin under braking)? That would make the front wheel balance better and easier to correct. I was noticing the other day how out of balance my knobby front was with the rim lock and tube stem on the same side. Might be what I'm noticing on fire roads at speed. Cam.
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I balance my wheels. Takes about 3-4 ounces of weights to off set the rim lock. Makes a big difference at high speed and if you get out on the street or fire roads. Picture is my KLR650 wheel but I balance the K5 wheels also.
FuriouSly:
I am so jealous maddoggy... St. Anthony dunes are the best.
--- Quote ---i am also thinking of cutting a good knobbie so it has only the center and both outside rows of knobs left....maddoggy
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AMS sand snake is a good alternative to the Kings triple ribbed front tire. A good step to the next level so to speak.
http://www.amstires.com/productDetails.jsp?product_group_id=1921&category_id=1184
I have been too busted up over the last year to actually get my Kings triple ribbed front balanced and tested. Also thinking that I will remove the rim lock like Cam suggested since I run 12 psi anyway for jumping. Then i am going to try and match the tire to the rim and get it balanced. We do ride at 50-70 mph at the dunes at times and the wiggle is a bit un-nerving.
Sly
Here is a pic of the AMS Sand Snake front with a Kings 18" 8 scoop Turbo Paddle rear on my spare dune bike.
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