2017 T120

JSGlen · Feb 2, 2018

Hello all!

I just purchased my new 2017 T120. I'm curious if it is possible to replace both rims and tires and go with a tubeless, spokeless alternative?

JSGlen · Feb 2, 2018

Dozers Dad said: ↑

Anything is possible mate. It depends how deep your pockets are?
You could have a set of alloys made to suit?
If your asking would any other Triumph alloys drop straight in? I don't know but a Triumph dealer should?
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Thanks Dozers Dad for the very quick response. I was just thinking it is a lot easier to fix a tubeless while stranded on the roadside!

JSGlen · Feb 2, 2018

Dozers Dad said: ↑

Spokes look so much better/classic. Especially on a Bonnie. However tubed tyres do have a nasty habit of going down in an instant if they get a puncture.

I think you said you've had a long time away from bikes? Have you seen the various tyres sealants that are now available? You install them in the tubes before you get a puncture.
They work a lot better in tubeless tyres but they do work in tubed tyres as well.

Here's an example if you want to read what the manufacturers claim?...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/122148357236
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Actually I have Dozers Dad. I've been looking at a product called "Ride On" which seals and balances the tire at the same time! Certainly, these products are a much cheaper option. Thanks!

JSGlen · Feb 3, 2018

Dozers Dad said: ↑

Cool!
I've just had a read of that advert for Slime. Although the advert title say "tube repair". The spec only talks about tubeless tyres?
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I checked the Ride-On website and Ride-On can be used on Tube Tires. However, they will only fill a gap of 1/8" as opposed to 1/4" on tubeless tires.

JSGlen · Feb 3, 2018

Dozers Dad said: ↑

1/8" is bigger than most nail tips. I'd say that was still a very effective puncture fixer mate?
I guess you need to weigh up the various costs?
If a bottle of Ride-on is for instance $40? Yet swapping rims is $1000's?
Why not give the Ride-on a try?

First of all you've got to be unfortunate enough to get a puncture in the first place. Then who's to say Ride-on won't save the day?
If you do get a puncture & Ride-on turns out to be garbage? What has it really cost you to arrive at that conclusion?

That's just my take on it mate?
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My feelings exactly!

darkman · Feb 3, 2018

Doug Richardson builds Triumph wheels that are tubeless and offers a nice range of rims.

JSGlen · Feb 3, 2018

half ton said: ↑

Alpina do tubeless spoked wheels for the older Bonnies,So I am assuming they do or will do a set for the T120
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Thanks for the information Half Ton! I appreciate it!

JSGlen · Mar 6, 2018

darkman said: ↑

Doug Richardson builds Triumph wheels that are tubeless and offers a nice range of rims.
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Thank you darkman. how do I contact this gentleman? and, sorry for the very late reply!! OK, I found him online, and he presently does not make rims for the Triumph Bonneville T120 2015+.

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