Wheel lock question

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Wheel lock question

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Got a couple questions about mounting my new tires on my new wheels.

1. The 03 CRF 450 only calls for 1 wheel lock on the back and if my memory serves me correct my old CR had 2 :? My new wheel has 3 holes, will 1 hold it or should I get a 2nd?

2. New rim strips only have one hole at the seem, I am guessing it is for the valve stem. What about for the wheel locks, do I just razor knife a small X at the right location?
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1. I would run 2.

2. Yes.
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britincali wrote:
2. Yes.
No, the rubber strip runs over the top of the rim lock

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Poking holes in the band will get you a flat, fo' sho!

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2 of them and under the strip... Sounds like fun :shock:
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AlisoBob wrote:
britincali wrote:
2. Yes.
No, the rubber strip runs over the top of the rim lock

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Poking holes in the band will get you a flat, fo' sho!

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LOL I guess I shoudnt give any advice on shit I dont use (I run duck tape around the rim)
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eyesky2002 wrote:2 of them and under the strip... Sounds like fun :shock:

Thats why I use duct tape :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by redrocket190 »

Go with duct tape. You can make holes in it for the stem and the rim locks. It covers all the spokes - which is what is most important - and it won't move either. And use plenty of talc on the tube so it can wiggle about a little....
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