Mousse Balls | First Tire Change | Review | Highland Cycles

[@6Twisted]

We have very different definitions of worn out. I run my rears until they're slick 😅

[@tmlpony]

Great info,,i race hairscrambles out east in New England,tons of rocks and roots,been using Nitro's but now im gonna try these out,tnx!

[@brycedavis907]

moussescaped, products for cleaning and lubricating your mousseballs!

[@highlandcycles]

YES!!!

[@kjacometti1985]

Love the channel, discovered it about a year ago. Nice to have honest reviews/advice not just this new …… is the best thing ever. Sorry if you have ever covered this and I have missed it but have tried the nuetech tubeless set up?

[@highlandcycles]

I have. I’m not a fan. Too complicated. It works but I don’t love it. But stay tuned, there might be something new coming along that line.

[@jmeezy4050]

Im surpised yhe spaces in between stay the same. I woukd expect them to move and group together. But i love the idea. Im probably going to cut up a bunch of old mousse to try and achieve the same type of thing until they need to be replaced.

[@snakeoiler2921]

I'm really curious on these. I'm definitely Nitro fan

[@richardhartley1705]

Impressive 👍

[@booger65man]

I have started riding again after 20 years. This technology didn’t exist back then. Very interested since I seem to be riding a lot of high elevation rocky trails on the Colorado front range. How often are you taking these apart and relubing them? Thanks!

[@highlandcycles]

Just when I change tires

[@johnbest4320]

Really like the look of the mouse balls they really do look good and are holding up really well 👌

[@highlandcycles]

They are awesome

[@richmondpd]

*****As far as removing them..I was thinking if you cut an old tube and used it before you put the balls in you could remove one ball and then grab the tube and pull it causing the rest of the balls to come out easier. Just a thought, I have zero experience with them.

[@highlandcycles]

That’s a good idea

[@Dat_Sun]

Do these balance well? I used different products in tires, many made things wacky at high speeds.

[@highlandcycles]

I haven't noticed any weirdness at speed.

[@gasgasman230]

I just put this in my front tire. Does take some time to lube each one and install them.

[@highlandcycles]

Yes. It’s a little slow but no big deal

[@joeyelms4368]

Is there a recommendation on how often you should relube them if you don't change out tires after every other ride

[@highlandcycles]

I don't know for sure. They might have that info on their website. But I do know that the lube holds up really well

[@jarvis2101]

What size balls are you running?

[@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602]

Brother , sorry one more question, with the M. Balls can you get that 6-9psi feel like you can with a nitro plushie rear ? ...or do the M. balls get weird feeling with larger 1.5" spacing?

[@highlandcycles]

They are a bit weird with bigger gaps.

[@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602]

Brother, are you running Mouse Balls up front too? are they really worth the premium price vs Nitro Mousse if so why . Perhaps you could explain a little ... are you still on your original set of M. Balls... maybe time to do a long term detailed review, I think we all would like to hear how they stack up to a nitro mousse - thanks man

[@highlandcycles]

Great idea. Will do soon but to answer your questions. Yes I run them up front and yes they are worth it. The reason is that they feel better than nitro platinum’s (squishy but not squirmy) and they last longer than either the platinum or the plush. I have at least 80hrs on one set and they are going strong.

[@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602]

Hey Morgan, doing a front wheel install of mousse balls, should I put them all in the tire, they all fit with no space, I like 12 psi feel up front, I dont like the squirm of normal mousse as you stated you don't like also... so with that said did you install all of the balls in the front tire? directions say they give 2 extras... however this will leave some gaps

[@highlandcycles]

No, put them all in if they all fit.

[@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602]

@@highlandcycles Thank You!

[@brucerochajr4450]

Do you have to use the silicone gel? Would the Murphy tire lube work just as well?

[@highlandcycles]

Murphy’s works great, just doesn’t last quite as long and it really isn’t good in the wet

[@brucerochajr4450]

@@highlandcycles Agree but where we are changing tires every other week i wasn't worried about it so much. and I've got a 5 gallon pail of it ;)

[@highlandcycles]

@@brucerochajr4450 perfect. I just let people know.

[@karllindberg4830]

What black exhaust silencer is that looks amazing

[@highlandcycles]

Stock silencer with an Enduro Hog cover

[@Dmfastslide]

What are your thoughts on using a product like this for long adventure rides. ie. BDR rides, TaT, etc

[@highlandcycles]

Not sure how they will do for that kind of riding. Speed kills foam

[@Dmfastslide]

@@highlandcycles Gotcha, good to know. I'm trying to figure out a good system. Man, I hate tire changes. I know it's a part of it, I just hate it. I've looked at Tire Balls as well, but no idea how they hold up. I saw your XR, what do you run in it? Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it.

[@highlandcycles]

@@Dmfastslide I just run HD tubes in it

[@TechEnduro]

Do they come with lube, also, what lube do you recommend? If I had to buy extra

[@highlandcycles]

Yes they do and anything silicone based.

[@MichaelAbramo]

I wonder whether you could pop the bead on one side and add/remove balls as needed without totally removing the tire. Just like you would when replacing a tube on the trail. My club has a vendor sponsor that sells them now so I went through them. I bought 2 sets. One for each wheelset.

[@highlandcycles]

I think you could for sure

[@LocalGarage]

did you basically say that you like the way squishy balls feel?

[@highlandcycles]

Hehehehe

[@kcj1017]

Do they make mouse bibs for the big wheel KTM 85’s

[@highlandcycles]

Yes but I would use the Mr Wolf mousse balls

[@kcj1017]

@@highlandcycles Do you guys sell them ?

[@highlandcycles]

@@kcj1017 yes. We can get them to you. Give us a ring on Tuesday at the shop 970-240-2197

[@pendamoniumpaladin1798]

@@highlandcycles Just tried to order the MB-2002 for my Kenda rear tire and it's out of stock with no ETA. I don't suppose you have any in stock lol....

[@devineunlimited6800]

Do the wheels from a 22 work on the 23s?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes but not the other way around with out changing the inner spacer. Front is the same

[@devineunlimited6800]

@Highland Cycles ok thx brother, have a have a nice set of wheels I just bought was thinking I may be screwed and have to unload them if I bought a 23

[@stangindude99]

Morgan! Non ball related haha. How are you liking the EE muffler end cap/ screen and has it had any issues with tbi? Debating that or an fmf on my 23 husky. Thanks dude!!

[@highlandcycles]

It works but hold off. I am getting a spanish fly end cap to review next week and I think it is going to be better!

[@elvispusley3515]

That back tire looked pretty good to me, I would run it longer. Great video though

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks 👍

[@gordonstimmel4590]

Lmao you got me saying that at work

[@highlandcycles]

Hehehe

[@gordonstimmel4590]

I work nights as a electric hi ster driver and some people make me give them that answer.

[@gasgasman230]

How does one purchase extra balls? I feel like my front tire is too soft.

[@highlandcycles]

innteck-usa.com/motorcycle-products/?filters=brand%5B130%5D

[@gasgasman230]

I ended up with 28 balls in the front tire. Perfect now.

[@ironthumb3048]

Do you recommend mouse balls or tubliss?

[@highlandcycles]

Mousse Balls for sure

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@highlandcycles Why are they better? Just wondering...I switched to Tubliss and have had great luck with handling, traction, no flat issues and very light weight.

[@highlandcycles]

@@onthethrottle7104 I am not a fan of having air in tires if I don’t have to. I know that Tubliss can work but I have had it fail and I’ve seen plenty of failures. I also don’t like to check two pressures per wheel every ride. I’m a bit lazy that way. On top of all of that I love the way mousses (balls or whole ones) feel. They are dead feeling (no bounce) so they keep the wheels on the ground in the rough stuff at speed. The real thing is finding what suits you and sticking with it. For me it’s mousses.

[@EnduroGripBosnien]

How is it fit in tires 140/80/18 and how much psi??

[@highlandcycles]

Fits great in that tire. Feels like about 10psi

[@EnduroGripBosnien]

@@highlandcycles ok thanks

[@rafy600]

How is the feel on the front tire, about 11 - 12 ? Or is less

[@highlandcycles]

@@rafy600 about 10-12

[@snakeoiler2921]

About how many hours on those

[@highlandcycles]

About 15 I think.

[@snakeoiler2921]

@@highlandcycles that's a start. We'll give them twice that more when we're talking. Especially since you can add an extra "Ball" when/want

[@highlandcycles]

@@snakeoiler2921 yeah. I have a pro level friend who is swing way over 60hrs at desert racing pace (top 5 OA kind of speed too)

[@zachfarkash6430]

I just need to come up with some cash for those I think that's what I'm going to go with 🤘

[@highlandcycles]

You will love them

[@hello-dirt]

That is not a worn out tire. It's easy to tell when someone has luxury with tire selection(s). You pulled a Kyle: he has triple back-ups for everything. Don't worry. You're still an awesome guy.

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha, I know. Even when I didn't have a channel or shop I was a tire whore

[@jamesdenton3692]

If I lived closer, I'd be your dumpster pirate.😁

[@luiscardozo0000]

can you ride in a curvy pavement?

[@highlandcycles]

They are not great for pavement

[@stacksmasher]

So what was the total mileage?

[@highlandcycles]

Not sure mileage but about 15 hrs of beating

[@stacksmasher]

@@highlandcycles I hope they last an entire season. Ill be changing over from Michelin UHD tubes.

[@highlandcycles]

@@stacksmasher I think they are going to do that no problem

[@emw5008]

First again! whatever! lol Love all the videos!

[@highlandcycles]

You rock!

[@onthethrottle7104]

The whole reason I wanted to watch this vid is to see how difficult it is to install the tire with the balls vs. a normal mouse (which is a super bummer).

[@highlandcycles]

Dang. I’ll do a better job showing that next time. It’s a little easier but still takes the right technique. Guys at six days change a mousse in 3 minutes from on the bike to on the bike so you can get good at it.

[@noControl556]

Not really that round, should call them Mousse Nuggets

[@cippolippo]

Fanno schifo.. Sul 140 /80/18 stallona anche con 22 balls.. Soldi buttati