MOPED ARMY

.. a Bib Mousse ?

Thats what they called them in France where they originated them for dirtbikes... they are a 'solid' soft foam core insert.. (like a big piece of ring bologna)... they are MAJOR pain in the ass to install on a motorcycle (you have to smear the entire rear wheel and tire and the insert with GREASE... then wrestle it in.

...also... on racing dirtbikes.. they are primarily used by professional racers because they are so expensive... and from the abuse they get... they don't last all that long.

Although I hope for some durability, being that it's kinda hard to put it through that level of abuse on a moped, heh, but rest assured I'll try.

Seems a nice safety issue too, having dumped a ped or two in my time cause of catchin a flat rear tire, nice to have that not happen.

As fer vandals, remember that I have self-sealing tubes, so whoever did this had to have jammed the pick in, and really worked at it in order to fully deflate the tire like it is now - makes you wonder about humanity, that someone'd go to that much effort to be a jerk.

Anyhow, I'd love to see the look on their face as they try that crap on a foamfill insert, and it doesn't work...but I'd find it even MORE satisfying to bash that expression off their face with a 2x4...damn I hate moped thieves/vandals.

-R

I once got some closed cell foam shields for my mt. bike tires when I was desert camping. They're supposed to reduce the frequency of flats from spines and thorns. Maybe someone in NM or NV has seen them in bike shops.

Here is a site that has solid tires. Maby one will fit your moped.

http://www.airfreetires.com/Default.htm

If you give it a try let everyone know how it works out. Please note though that these tires may be heavier than inflated tires, so, more energy is needed to keep the wheels turning and you will probably run more slowly. At least that is my experience runing a solid, foam filled tire.

It doesn't ruin your rims, but it does make a nasty mess. Sometimes it will get you home, though. I'll suffer the consequences later, if it's dark and raining and I'm 5 miles from home, it's worth it to me. Take my word for it. I'd like a better alternative, though.

david

Well, cause of the way Bicycle and Moped tires are sized, the 16" model don't fit...gonna try the 20" one, since 20" x 2.125 bicycle gear fits Tomos tires.

Looks like it will work, and not be all that cursed hard to install, will let you know how it goes.

-R

I carry a tire pump, a spare tube and tools to change it with, and a can of Fix-a-flat for emergencies. Kinda like wearing a belt AND suspenders...

david

Sorry to change the subject, for a second. I'm bumping this up (see "Playing Tricks?" thread)...

david