Harley Sportster, Stainless Rims, Stainless Spokes. Now "Tubeless" Too!

New Stainless Steel Rims, Stainless Spokes! Let's make them "Tubeless"!
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[@keithellesmere5188]

Old supermoto trick....we do this all the time never had any failures that I know of....can I suggest that you run gorilla tape round rim also as an added security...make sure to overlap tape past air hole in the direction of wheel travel ..good luck Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Keith, is was a Super Moto guy who first put mew onto it. !

[@wvbiker746]

Great video. Thank you. When I change tires, theres always a spoke or three that need adjusted. How does that work turning the spoke nipple in this sealant? Does that allow a leak?????

[@wvbiker746]

Never mind, youve answered my question

[@GHOSTWHOWALKERS]

Thanks for a great video on the tubeless conversion. I just did my 2010 Heritage Softail's rear rim. I used Sikaflex Marine grade, super adhesive and flexible. Works a treat .. cheers to you from Oz

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, im glad it worked for you, and that sounds like the perfect product for the job...Glad it helped! (and hope you still have that Glorious Z1300 ) !

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Would the bead hold air without leaking… make good seal?? Didn’t think bout it till now. Tubeless rims has bead lock as I understand it. Tube rims?? Hold long enough??

[@Moonfleet41]

Take a look at the video at 8:55 buddy, there you can see the exact same bead ridge as a cast tubeless rim, and in the next video you'll see they 'pop' as the tyres spring over the bead ridge and seat.. Im also using a bead sealing paste on these wheels for a complete seal. !

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@Moonfleet41 KWEL!! Well said….

[@adriancallen2890]

DEL. WATCHING YOU WORK IS A ABSOLUTE PLEASURE. YOU INSPIRE ME AND WITHOUT DOUBT MANY OTHERS TO HAVE A GO. THE INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL DETAILS YOU SHOW IN YOUR VIDEOS IS AMAZING. TAKE CARE AND RIDE SAFE. ADRIAN

[@D.A.G808]

I live in Hawaii. I needed tubeless rims for my bike. Too many potholes and nails on the road

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for sharing, im glad this video could maybe help you. What a paradise you live in sir. !

[@marcheighton6436]

Hi Interesting video I have an Enfield Interceptor and going tubeless is something I have considered for the same ease of repair . My only worry is the lack of tyre bead to prevent tyre dismounting on deflation whilst riding what's your thoughts. At the moment I carry a spare tube and bead breaking levers and a small air pump. All the best love the videos keep them coming 👍👍👍

[@Barnie104]

I'm doing the same to my Interceptor

[@Intrudercaferacer]

what is the technical of the PU? PU 36? PU40? thanks!!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

I've been a sub for a long time now, and you still blow my mind with your level of craftsmanship and how professional you are with your bikes. All shops should watch and take notes....keep the channel going man I'll always be a subscriber.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words and we appreciate your support!

[@marklengal9990]

When doing this will it throw off the balance more then normal?

[@Moonfleet41]

Did you not watch to the end of the video?... I did address that.

[@marklengal9990]

I’m sorry, I don’t think I finished it. I was searching for your triumph videos and jumped out of this one early.

[@Shneablay]

Man, great work! Check out Prism Supply out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Loads of in-house made stainless parts for sportsters. Handlebars, sissybars, pegs, etc. Solid parts. I am looking for a stainless front wheel with stainless spokes for a 21” front wheel for a 2005 XL 883C. Same stock dimensions. No luck in my searches. Everything is chrome🤦‍♂️I can’t even track down the wheel builder name from this video😅

[@EmilyGraham-w8g]

since its been over a year now, have you had any problems with sealing the wheels? any leaks yet? I'm heavily considering doing this. I'm just worried because i do allot of highway riding and don't want to get a flat at 70mph.

[@nguyenanh6850]

Thank you for such details, it's always a pleasure to see your work. May I ask instead of the Tiger Seal, can I use the 3M 5200 marine permanent seal fast cure 24hr?

[@taggedprotagonist5395]

I used flex glue sooooo….. yeah

[@toridunn9586]

Hi Del, quick question as I am going to copy this method when I convert my Desert Sled to tubeless . . . is it OK to have a tyre fitted by a shop with a tyre machine? Or would that upset the Tiger Seal? Are you limited to spooning on the tyres once you've sealed the rim as you demonstrate?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes, absolutely, a tyre shop should have no issue with fitting your tyres, in fact it's a more gentle process than hand levering them on!

[@leeperry9381]

Excellent as always Del ! May I ask what the expected reliable lifespan of the Tiger Seal would be ? Would it perish in time and need to be done again ? I suffered a puncture on my 2016 softail slim S and needed to get trucked so I'm very interested in this solution. I'll have to check if I can do this with my stock 16 inch rims . Thank you for always being so thorough and knowledgable. You're the best !

[@Moonfleet41]

It's never failed me yet Lee, every set ive used it on holds 100% air so no issues.. and the product is used to stick windscreens into cars which are a structural part now... so maybe that's a reference for you.. hope that helps mate, good luck with it !

[@leeperry1629]

Thank you so much for your reply 🙏🏼

[@neebob2]

Love your attention to detail that makes these videos so enlightening ! Was wondering if while doing your research you found any supplier of a "modern " tubeless rims that have their spokes on the perimeter to allow tubeless tire install .

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes as built wheels, but not as raw rims to be built on to factory hubs and as built rims they're ferociously expensive.

[@snatr]

I run spokes and carry a can of that flat fixing stuff for this reason. I figure if i get a puncture, that I'll seal up the tube with a can of that stuff and worry about swapping out the tube when I get home. Never had to actually use it though, so I'm not sure how the process would actually go 😋

[@wvbiker746]

Fix a flat dont work on tubes. Ask me how I know.

[@snatr]

@@wvbiker746 Really? What happened? I wonder if some of that Slime stuff would do any better 🤔

[@wvbiker746]

@@snatr No. sorry. When a tube fails it rips. By the time you notice a flat, the tube usually tears a big hole.

[@athan1145]

Great video. Thank you so much!! Also, at the end of the video, you answered the questions I was going to ask,; spoke adjustment, tire fit and balancing

[@NPGGROUPKOLKATA]

how much price of stainless steel rim & spokes and also please help me for buying products

[@Intrudercaferacer]

what is this PU shore hardness? thanks man

[@longboardalways]

Could we get a follow up? Does that gasket you made really hold 40 psi of air pressure? I’ve always wanted to do this but I am very skeptical.

[@Moonfleet41]

It's a common practice, I've done it many times and so far, it's been 100% reliable... this Sportster still has fully inflated tyres many months after pumping them up.

[@longboardalways]

How many tubes of tiger seal did you end up using on this set?

[@Moonfleet41]

@@longboardalways Not quite one full tube, but i always have a spare on the shelf..!

[@relevation0]

What do you do for the valve stem?

[@Moonfleet41]

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[@alanvazquez8392]

Is that safe? Have you ever had any issues with air starting to leak?

[@Moonfleet41]

No, never once, totally reliable. !

[@8mywal8]

Did they leak? Is that sealant readily available?

[@Moonfleet41]

No and Yes !

[@8mywal8]

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you for the info. Sealant is ordered

[@danielpavitt6094]

Hi Del, love the videos, do you have a link for your wheel man?

[@LGR_LGR_LGR]

Do you have a video on spoke tightening, thanks.

[@arnoldrosales3586]

sir how did you put on the tire valve, thanks un advance

[@omna1]

hi del, can you use tubed tires as tubeless tires? all the research says no but it's all from bicycle riders, I've had to convert my rear tire to tubeless even tho it's made to be tubed, 2 years and no issues (so far) but wondering if it's safe to do so.

[@Moonfleet41]

I will be fitting tubeless tyres

[@onlychap]

You should ask the manufacturer

[@tok78]

How do you plan to adjust the spokes in the future?

[@vvevvevvvv]

Did you even listen?

[@tok78]

@@JohnSmith-ch9lp “remove the sealant, adjust spokes and re-apply sealant” is a BS solution to a problem that shouldn’t ever need to be addressed. This is a video that shouldn’t have been and posted online as some idiot is will think this is a good idea and try it for themselves.

[@tok78]

@@vvevvevvvv yup - “why would anyone think this was a good idea”

[@scottsabin2245]

Loveing it but thought I was watching dell boys garage not dell boys cakeshop sorry couldn’t resist 😂😂

[@russcattell955i]

There were cakes in the workshop a few years ago.

[@louadams4942]

Now I understand why you didn’t want to lower the rear of the bike Can’t wait to see the finish bike I know it will be very cool you do good work I have been watching your channel when you was in the one car garage

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Lou, glad you're enjoying it, and thank you for your support.

[@janaharajanrajan4652]

Good work bro 👍

[@loddude5706]

Very interesting idea - containing added mass & two opposing forces. If my boss said 'invent it', I'd want at least two circumferal wraps of 'fiberglass mesh' tape embedded between first & final layers of goo (spoke access gap between tapes) this would strengthen the new mass against centrifugal effect at speed. As is, you have cured-goo sticktion & increased air pressure to fight this, should some dreadfully naughty cleaning fluid be jet blasted past the spoke seats to chemically munch away at the goo's residual stickosity, this may allow the 'retaining' air pressure to creep both sides & - whammo! - Centrifugality gets all the tea & medals. I'm sure the designers will have seen this too . . . they probably had some quality cake on the job. Have a nice w/e : )xx

[@nickhellen6303]

I watched your tyre fitting video before this one. Then in THIS episode when you mentioned the 3 most common questions, I cringed because I asked one about the sealant stuff from the tyre video. Sigh of relief when those 3 common queries were nothing I’d thought of. Again, smooth careful work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah, no worries Nick, always good to hear from you!

[@neillambton4065]

That`s exactly what i was going to ask, but not the balancing question. You beat me to it. As for the diameter of the rims, are they the same as original, or have you increased the rear diameter?.

[@Moonfleet41]

Fractionaly wide on the rear Neil, to accomodate one size up on the tyre as it's 2" taller and I don't want it to look skinny!

[@MyINNOVAMotorcycling]

The artist's moment of truth🧡 3:53 The little hole here 6:21 AND The hole of the valve Is the RTV strong enough to seal them?

[@springy-2112]

Last time I saw a Made In England stamp was on my 1995 Raleigh bicycle. Which I've just replaced . The old bike I gave to an OaP who cycles past my house twice a day on a similar vintage one . Lots of the parts look Interchangeable and I just put new tyres on too . The old boy was chuffed to bits to have a spare bike for emergencies or just parts .. I got a big smile out of it . Good job buddy , lovely wheels. Peace and love brother ✌ 💚

[@MrAndyCarlos]

Del, are you restoring this bike to yourself or to somebody else?

[@billymanilli]

What're you (or the bike's owner) supposed to do down the road, if they want to adjust the spokes/re-true the wheels? I don't think this is such a great idea, tbh...

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Billy, perhaps you skipped forward, or missed the end, here watch from 7:50, I explained it fully.

[@bradleyyounger8499]

That is awesome. Had ni idea you could turn regular spokes tubeless. Been looking for a set for my 98 heritage

[@georgeknox]

Are you building an ADV sporty?

[@tommymurphy1054]

hi del how long should you leave the masking tape on for thanks tommy

[@Butterfly07949]

Yes that stuff is seriously strong. When I bought a devil wing for my micra (hate the term but hay ho) it was recommended that I use it and it has never failed. High speed driving and the downward force at the rear pushing the wheels for more grip. Ha ha should have seen me drift round roundabouts (now now Marc behave 😂) Glad you used gloves Del it was very hard to adjust the wing with with them on but it was a nightmare to get it off your hands. Good job mate 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Marc, loved the story and you're right, it's very strong! Hope you're enjoying the sunshine on your new bike, have a great weekend, ride safe, D&Px

[@clark7169]

incredible transformation from what you started with Del. Great contrast with the black and chrome. They look classy with the made in England stamp and beefy as hell. The tyre choice is certainly going to be interesting as to which direction you are heading. Brilliant tips as always. Have a fab Sunday both! 🇸🇪🇬🇧🥳👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Paul, im really happy with the outcome and well worth the investment in both time and money.. fitting the tyres next, can;t wait. ! Have a blessed Sunday too my friend, and keep safe. D&Px

[@renzovc]

Another great video brother! the way you take your time to prep execute is outstanding ! wheels are looking awesome 👏 ! wife and I just got back from our first 3 hour road trip bike ride ! we just need to lay down and let our butts recover lol 😂 stay safe guys cheers from new york!!! 🍺🍺🍺🥂🥂🥂

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey brother, good to hear from you, and great to hear you enjoyed your ride, that's why we invest in them after all right?.. Thanks for your kind words and keep safe both of you.. D&Pxx

[@myz06rocks]

Love to see the workmanship of the person that built those wheels for you. Love the small engraving details.

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree, he's a master of his craft and it's a privilege to have such tradesmen available! Whilst we were there he was in the process of making pair of wheels for a priceless Brough Superior, this guy's trusted by national museums to build their wheels.

[@MyINNOVAMotorcycling]

@@Moonfleet41 WOW 💕

[@motordown7664]

Great video Del. The wheels came out fantastic. The time you spent really shows. Have a great weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, it was a huge investment, am really happy with the results!

[@paullavallee1631]

Nice

[@rickrogers2649]

Those wheels are like jewelry !! It's really great that the wheel builder has the same work ethic that you have. This is the first time I've seen the process of making spoke wheels tubeless. Should make for a lot of peace-of -mind on a long ride. I'm curious about the valve stem install but I have a feeling that it will be covered in the next video. I wish education was this entertaining way back in my school days. Maybe I would have turned out smarter. 😁 Many thanks Del and Penney !! ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Rick, glad you enjoyed it and really appreciate your kind support. Ill be using regular screw-in valves that come with rubber seals just like before. Have a great weekend mate. D&Px

[@veeken777]

Thats a Wheelie special tip mate.

[@raytokens2291]

Very clean build bruvva. Always so clean clear and tidy, unlike me in my back garden lol. Stay well and safe peeps.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, will do, same to you Ray!

[@n22pdf]

Those wheels look amazin Del great job once again.. bike going to look awesome 🤩 🤩👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Pete 👍

[@yikenscot]

Excellent vid Del...lots of people get hung up and are totally anti sealing spoked wheels, I don't have a problem with it. The stainless steel rims and spokes are awesome, I would have liked to see the hubs polished but ally oxidises quickly and clear coating can be hit and miss...ever thought about anodizing? All in all wheels look great though. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

I wanted stainless hubs available from Germany, but sadly they weren't in the budget mate... happy with how they are!

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, find this better than wheel tape, as patching is much easier after an adjustment.

[@Moonfleet41]

Exactly mate, specially as that means a whole new rim tape kit.. and they ain't cheap!

[@wobblysauce]

Or the cutting and sticking on a new section and crossing fingers that it holds when you mount the tire.

[@naturalforlife6741]

I'm building a Triumph chopper now and am paying close attention to this process. I love spoke wheels.

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del & Penny. The wheel have come up excellent mate. Penny & you have a relaxing weekend, take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words, have a wonderful and peaceful weekend yourself too, Pennyx

[@LS-uv9gg]

Brilliant! Can't wait for each new episode, even though I feel somehow guilty sitting in my pajamas with a cup of coffee watching all that nice work being done, hee hee

[@travisray139]

Gorgeous wheels!

[@bielbills]

I made this procedure on my F800GS as I told you by email after watch you doing on the Triumph. 30.000 km after it still perfect. Success!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for the feedback Gabriel, as you have found it works well. Take care.

[@richardwhittle2302]

As you say Del seen this before on the Legend but just as interesting again 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it.

[@MotoGuzziRider]

Thank you for your great motorcycle mechanics videos, I hope to see you here in Portugal at the 40th CONCENTRATION OF THE MOTO CLUBE DE FARO 💯✌

[@iainduncan2363]

absolutly brilliant m8 have a great weekend atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍, same to you mate.

[@raydouglas5896]

I remember watching you do this before on the Legend. Great work again.

[@tonymartin3780]

Cracking Job Del . On my list for the Enfield . Like the idea of the larger wheel .See you shortly mate 😀👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, so much potential for chunkier wheels on the RE, I can give you some details when you're here... see you soon, looking forward to seeing you all, D&Px

[@tommymurphy1054]

hi tony do you have one of the new enfields i have a interceptor thats what wheels i want to seal up first weekend of ownership i got a punture

[@tonymartin3000]

@@tommymurphy1054 Hello Tommy Yes I have an interceptor for the past two years and as soon as I purchased it I installed a product called “slime” I always use it when I have a bike with tubes . I have seen Del do his modification a few times and when I do new tyres I which will be shortly . Many thanks Tony

[@tommymurphy1054]

@@tonymartin3000 thanks for your info tony i,m a bit unsure about sealing up the wheels you hear different things but i seems to work ok regards tommy

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

the detail of this project is just awesome mate👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate. Glad you like it 👍

[@allinrc3338]

It will be another in a series of epic handicraft machines from you Dell! I look forward to seeing what you imagined 👍😃 !!!

[@tinks43]

They look great mate and hopefully trouble free 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, they'll do the job!

[@chrispayne1029]

Great Video Great looking wheels and an excellent job on sealing them up Del 👏👌👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍

[@haroldwiser2641]

Nice job and excellent video!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much Harold, always good to hear from you Sir!

[@garya3056]

Extraordinary looking wheels, Del. Great choice…. Loved watching the sealing process. Can’t wait to see these fit on the Sporty! Hope you both are doing well there. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gary👍, Really happy with them, specially as they'll never rust and just need washing off.! Have a great weekend both, and keep safe. !

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 😎

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

Stunning wheels - fantastic job of turning them tubeless - and excellent pre-emptive answering of potential questions regarding future issues - many thanks as always guys! x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Mike. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Lovely job Del

[@JDnBeastlet]

Really nice job, Del. Very interesting to watch! Great video also, in all aspects. Take care, be safe, both of you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your kind support!

[@MarshallSmith27]

I did this exact thing about a year ago and its held up perfectly I highly recommend it

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to hear it mate, so much more peace of mind out on the road too.!

[@MintyGusto]

Spot on as always Del! Have a brilliant weekend!

[@jockofthebushveld299]

As usual executed with Surgical precision and attention to detail, wouldn't expect anything less from you Dell good job, cheers mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.

[@sophiedavid-foster9520]

Cool shirt. Nice job, keep it up.

[@wastemytime4561]

Awesome !

[@hamborg2]

Nice video👍😊🇩🇰

[@duchman99backup51]

Looking nice del👍👍

[@alexrutterford6358]

👌 as ever 👍

[@ecrusch]

Nice work, Del.