Comments on: Alpina F800GS Tubeless Wheelset Review http://www.roadtrooper.com/alpina-f800gs-tubeless-wheelset-review/ Independent Motorbike Touring Magazine Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: gpsroutes http://www.roadtrooper.com/alpina-f800gs-tubeless-wheelset-review/#comment-721 gpsroutes Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:18:17 +0000 http://www.roadtrooper.com/?p=6563#comment-721 Hi Nick, You'll find the Anakee 3 review in the review section, here's the link <a href="http://www.roadtrooper.com/michelin-anakee-3-review-7000km-euro-tour-test/" rel="nofollow">Anakee 3 review</a> I'm sure you'll be fine with the Tourance Next on the 1200GS, countless punters love 'em while many complain of noise with the Anakee 3's on the big GS. It does not really matter a whole lot what you choose as long as they suit your riding style and you feel confident on them as thats the most important bit. Safe riding,, D Hi Nick,
You’ll find the Anakee 3 review in the review section, here’s the link Anakee 3 review
I’m sure you’ll be fine with the Tourance Next on the 1200GS, countless punters love ‘em while many complain of noise with the Anakee 3′s on the big GS. It does not really matter a whole lot what you choose as long as they suit your riding style and you feel confident on them as thats the most important bit.

Safe riding,,
D

]]> By: Nick http://www.roadtrooper.com/alpina-f800gs-tubeless-wheelset-review/#comment-719 Nick Mon, 26 Jan 2015 17:12:51 +0000 http://www.roadtrooper.com/?p=6563#comment-719 Thanks! I used it in a wheelbarrow tyre once.... I bought a BMW F650GS (single) and the previous owner swore by the stuff - I was not convinced especially with inner tubes. On another note, I enjoyed reading your Anakee 3 Tyre review (which I can't find at the moment). I have just bought a set of Tourance Next tyres for my R1200GS having read this comparative review in a German magazine (Google translate is handy here!). I hope I did not make an expensive mistake! I previously used standard Tourances which when squared off gave confidence sapping handling after only about 3-4,000 miles. All the best, Nick PS Here is the reference: http://www.motorradonline.de/motorradreifen/enduroreifen-im-reifentest-2013-metzeler-tourance-next-testsieger/454797?seite=12 Thanks! I used it in a wheelbarrow tyre once….

I bought a BMW F650GS (single) and the previous owner swore by the stuff – I was not convinced especially with inner tubes.

On another note, I enjoyed reading your Anakee 3 Tyre review (which I can’t find at the moment). I have just bought a set of Tourance Next tyres for my R1200GS having read this comparative review in a German magazine (Google translate is handy here!). I hope I did not make an expensive mistake! I previously used standard Tourances which when squared off gave confidence sapping handling after only about 3-4,000 miles.

All the best, Nick

PS
Here is the reference:
http://www.motorradonline.de/motorradreifen/enduroreifen-im-reifentest-2013-metzeler-tourance-next-testsieger/454797?seite=12

]]> By: gpsroutes http://www.roadtrooper.com/alpina-f800gs-tubeless-wheelset-review/#comment-717 gpsroutes Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:20:44 +0000 http://www.roadtrooper.com/?p=6563#comment-717 I've never used gloop or similar as it's a bit of a gimmick which may or may not work and if you don't install it correctly you can easily mess up your valve. You may also get into trouble if you accidently over inflate your tire as Gloop may block the valve as it's supposed to. It can also lead to other problems like negatively affecting the weight of the tyre (affecting turn-in etc) and decreasing the tires lifetime. It can also unbalance the wheel, so after installing it you need to check and may re-balance the wheel. Either way before using it it's always best to talk to your dealer about it first. I've talked to 3 dealers about using it on various bike models and tires and I was always advised not to use it for various reasons. On top of that, if the tire manufacturer does not advise its use then your insurance company will likely use this to invalidate your insurance and refuse to pay out if you make a claim. So, if you do choose to use it I'd definitely advise talking to your dealer AND a mechanic who knows the specifics of your bike and tire. And without doubt you should let your insurance company know you are using it and make sure your policy remains valid, it's best to get this in writing as most insurance companies are a bunch of tossers who will use any excuse not to pay out in the event of a claim. As far as I am aware, Gloop etc is not TUV approved which technically makes your tire illegal for road use in some countries like Germany and this is where your insurance company "may" legally have a get out of payment clause. I talked to a motorbike insurance broker mate about this a few years back. At that time it was his opinion Gloop and similar products were considered a "modification that can cause a change to a motorcycle's handling characteristics". And unless such products have EU safety test approval than he would decline any claim made where such a modification was in place when/if an accident occurred. This is of course is a technicality and i've never heard of Gloop being in any way the cause of an accident and it has thousands of happy customers who have used it without issue. All I'm saying here is that your insurance company won't care that it usually works and for me using it is not worth the risk or potential hassle and expense. I asked my insurance company about using Gloop when I got my 1st 800GS and they could not give me a straight answer which is one of the reasons I decided to play it safe and just buy the tubeless wheels so at least I know I'm insured. Hope this helps.. D I’ve never used gloop or similar as it’s a bit of a gimmick which may or may not work and if you don’t install it correctly you can easily mess up your valve. You may also get into trouble if you accidently over inflate your tire as Gloop may block the valve as it’s supposed to. It can also lead to other problems like negatively affecting the weight of the tyre (affecting turn-in etc) and decreasing the tires lifetime. It can also unbalance the wheel, so after installing it you need to check and may re-balance the wheel. Either way before using it it’s always best to talk to your dealer about it first. I’ve talked to 3 dealers about using it on various bike models and tires and I was always advised not to use it for various reasons.

On top of that, if the tire manufacturer does not advise its use then your insurance company will likely use this to invalidate your insurance and refuse to pay out if you make a claim. So, if you do choose to use it I’d definitely advise talking to your dealer AND a mechanic who knows the specifics of your bike and tire. And without doubt you should let your insurance company know you are using it and make sure your policy remains valid, it’s best to get this in writing as most insurance companies are a bunch of tossers who will use any excuse not to pay out in the event of a claim. As far as I am aware, Gloop etc is not TUV approved which technically makes your tire illegal for road use in some countries like Germany and this is where your insurance company “may” legally have a get out of payment clause.

I talked to a motorbike insurance broker mate about this a few years back. At that time it was his opinion Gloop and similar products were considered a “modification that can cause a change to a motorcycle’s handling characteristics”. And unless such products have EU safety test approval than he would decline any claim made where such a modification was in place when/if an accident occurred. This is of course is a technicality and i’ve never heard of Gloop being in any way the cause of an accident and it has thousands of happy customers who have used it without issue. All I’m saying here is that your insurance company won’t care that it usually works and for me using it is not worth the risk or potential hassle and expense. I asked my insurance company about using Gloop when I got my 1st 800GS and they could not give me a straight answer which is one of the reasons I decided to play it safe and just buy the tubeless wheels so at least I know I’m insured.

Hope this helps..
D

]]> By: Nick http://www.roadtrooper.com/alpina-f800gs-tubeless-wheelset-review/#comment-715 Nick Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:43:55 +0000 http://www.roadtrooper.com/?p=6563#comment-715 Interesting article. Have you had experience with tyre sealants (aka"gloop")? Allegedly some types are suitable for use with tubed tyres. Interesting article.

Have you had experience with tyre sealants (aka”gloop”)?

Allegedly some types are suitable for use with tubed tyres.

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