The front tire does not have the proper internal rim to hold the tire in place, you may be prone to a catastrophic blowout. I would strongly encourage you to purchase another rim for your front tire, you can use the same rims (that are tubeless) from the 2020 Africa Twin but you'll have to make some other changes to the abs / brake rotor (check with a Honda dealer about that).

Nice editing Alwyn, very slick.

How is it holding up mate? I got a 38mm (1.5inch) only. Can i use it for rear as well? Is there need for 5200 marine sealant?

Carb spray cleaner, or electric contact cleaner

Just purchased my new 2021 AT-DCT thinking all new bikes come tubeless. Two questions: 1. Why Honda did NOT give us tubeless? 2. Where did you purchase your 3M tape and tubeless valve-stem? After watching your tutorial video I decided to convert my rims to tubeless too. I appreciate and thank you in advance for your response.

Is it still holding air?

Sir why you convert from tubeless to non tubeless explain me?

Thank you sharing that nice informative video ! I have a question please : Do we to need to balance wheels after converting to tubeless ? Also why you took wheels to tire shop ? Thanks in advance !

Would you give update about this conversion ? Is it reliable

Thanks for this! Very inspiring! May I ask you which brand of crashbar you have on the bike? I bought a used Africa twin and it has the same crash bar like yours and i would like to buy the matching engine protection bars but don't know the brand. Thanks in advance!

Finally took the plunge today and did the 3 m install as per Alwyns video. I sourced the 8.3mm 90 valves(bike-it) from demon tweeks and used Meths to clean the rims. The only thing i did differently, as has been done below, was to put 2 layers of tape on. You could use 4412N(2mm thick tape) rather than 2 layers of 4411N(1mm tape) i guess. I simply cut the tape at the end, such that as the wheel rotates it doesn't unwind the tape, if you know what i mean. I didn't wrap the tape around for the 2nd layer, in one hit , i did one, left it overnight, then wiped over the 1st layer(backing tape removed!!) with meths and then applied the 2nd layer with the end cut being directly opposite that of the 1st layer. 2 layers a bit belt n braces incase a spoke head popped through! Unlikely but what the heck!!Again as per video i used blue thread lock on the tubeless valve.Originally i purchased tyre irons and spare tubes etc to do puncture repairs myself, however having practiced in the warmth of my garage and suffered numerous gouges out of my fingers i finally decided to go down the tubeless route. I can't imagine the hassle of doing a tube at the side of the motorway in the rain. I have now got a stop n go kit but will still carry tube for the front , which i intend to convert soon. Once the front is done i will then, as a backup, carry a 19 inch tube on my trips which could do either front or back as a get me home repair if the tyre was badly damaged . I tried to get Isoproplyl alcohol to clean the rims but couldn't so used methylated spirit instead. Worked fine. Great video and hopefully tyre will hold the pressure , fingers crossed.

Can you still use a tube type tire or do you have to go to a tubeless type after the conversion?

Hi. After all this time I have ordered the valves and tape for the rear but can’t find a supplier in the uk on the internet for the 32 mm front tape. Any suggestions or just cut the width to fit ? Any other tips you can provide would be appreciated for installing. Hopefully your bike is still fine, if you still have it!

Hi Alwyn, Thanks for sharing the video. The solution you made 2 years ago is still working? Did you re-tape the wheels again in these two years or the sealing is still perfect? Many Thanks sergio

Hi mate, I was also wondering should I do it or not. Through my research I have consulted some advanced riders. They have told me that this might be dangerous especially on the curves at the road. Their main reason was this is a tube type rim and tubeless tyre would go out from the rim. I did not find this answer so explanatory. Have you had any problems and etc. It has been 2 years exactly. Thanks.

Great vid mate. Hey you could pass for the sex pistols lead singer, uncanny resemblance of him in later years. No disrespect intended.

Thanks for the info. I did think of a good quality silastic from my local builder's supply outlet .$5.00 for 450 ml tube a resonable price & a 100 % water proof. A dab on top of each spoke. 24 hours later = rock solid. I'll think about it more & definitely convert my tyres to tubless. Waiting for the new Yamaha tenere 700 to arrive here end of year. Cheers from 🇭🇲.

His dress like someone working with the ebola virus

It would have been helpful to actually see the tape being applied, but other than that, good job.

Hi again. What’s the part number for the valve? I’m doing the conversion as soon as I get all the parts. Thanks again for your video. Cheers, Bob

1. Do you have the part numbers for the tape? 2. Did you/can you put the original tire back on? And thank you for the video. Cheers

I would wager that a couple good coats of latex paint over the nipples would be sufficient.

Good video thanks for sharing! Surprised to see No silicon needed by the spokes?

Thank for the great video! Did you use the same tube tires after go tubeless rim or we need to change it to tubeless tires? Once again, thank for your helpful video.

Hi great video, just wondering if you still have the bike and if it worked long term ?

Great video. Thanks. Planning on doing this at my next tire change.

Hi Alwyn, Thanks for doing the video, i was looking for someone doing the 3m tape solution without any sealant on the spokes, my bike is a Bmw R 9T, same issue and reason as yourself wanting tubeless, I bought the 3m 4111n extreme tape in 50mm prepared the rear wheel and applied 2 layers of the tape, it went on with virtually no bubbles, I did peel back the rigid separation film before starting and continued to apply the tape which was very easy to work and quite stretchy, to allow hands free i sat in a low chair and held the wheel rim with my feet on the edges , this made it so easy to stretch the tape while working a thumb across the contact area, i used a straight 30 mm valve of e bay, the rubber seal easily took up the curve in the rim and the nut being outside the rim didn't pucker the tape, the reason for 2 layers was to protect the raised spoke heads when changing tyres , i put the tyre on carefully and its been air tight up to now, i was surprised at the weight saving , Thanks again for the motivation,

Thanks for the great video - I have a 2018 ATAS & seriously thinking about using your conversion method. I have a couple of questions with regards to tyre pressures after the conversion. Do you use the recommended stock pressures used for tubed tyres and when off road how low have you gone with pressures? Once again thanks for the video.

Great vid, may have to give it a go on my AT AS but tell Me, where can I get both widths of tape as none on eBay nor Amazon.

Thanks for the info, would like to try. Is the 3M tape width for front standard AT rim 32mm or 38mm? I see you mention both in reply to different comments. Much appreciated

GOOGLE TRANSLATE: Dear, during the first pressurization of the front and rear tires, should you hear the slam (as on standard tires and tubeless rim) FRANÇAIS: Monsieur, lors de la première mise sous pressions des pneus avant et arrière, faut t'ils entendre le claquement (comme sur des pneus et jante tubeless standard)

Hows the tubeless conversion holding up so far. Noticed that this vid was a year ago. Updates?

I imagine fitting the full metal tubeless valve would influence the wheel balance quite a bit. Haven't you noticed any issues with that?

Can you provide the part numbers for the tape and valve in the description please. And get a tripod :) Thanks or the video 👍

Hello alwyn, did you have any problem with front tyre so far? There isn't enough security beam edge of the rim. I have doubt if there is a very hard leak during or after hard riding. Thnx in advance.

I'm curious if a silicone RTV would hold up well for this, or even improve the durability when used in conjunction with the tape.

Hi what is brand and number of the tape ?

Just picked my Africa twin adventure sport up this morning and planning on doing this mod. What tape did you use please?

Thanks, you are so straight forward and right with this. Congratulations, most youtubers are such big worder bullshitters..10 thumbs up

Alwyn, I've used the same tape on six rims so far with mostly good results. Air loss is about half what happens with tubed tires. The only problem I had was on one particular bike which had the spoke nipples sitting fairly high in the valley of the rim. That caused the tire bead to press too hard against the tape where the nipples protruded when installing the tire, when the bead was sitting down in the drop center of the rim. The pressure points caused small tears in the tape at several nipples. So on that particular rim style I had to grind down the nipples to sit lower. Another thing I do is to trim the rim strip with scissors into a zig-zag shape so it is just wide enough to cover the nipples. Then I install it before applying the tape. That gives the tape a bit of protection from puncture by the nipples when changing tires. More importantly it lets me adjust spoke nipples if needed without disturbing the tape.

Did you get 2 different widths of the tape?

Thank you for the video. Have some questions. Did you seal then tyre on the rim? Can Royal Enfield Himalayan tubed tyre be converted to tubeless? Also the description of products used in the process .

I don't see where you mentioned the code number for the tape. I would like to order some but not sure what it is.

Thanks for sharing. How many miles have you ridden so far-as tubesess? Did you have any problem with front tyre?

Thanks for the video Alwyn. Just wonder if you've had to tighten any spokes and how does the mod hold up?

Me thinks you need a tripod ;) Thanks for sharing. Tape width looks perfect; was the rear also this close? Website recommends larger diameter valve, what influenced your choice?

Looks easy. Thank you.

Very interesting. Thanks for this…….

He mate, nice bike ;) Can u link me the valve that u used ? Thank you.

The tape is 3M 4411N. I used 50mm width on the rear and 32mm on the front. Re the valves: Choose the smaller 8.3mm one: www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/accessories/bridgeport-tyre-valves