Motion Pro Rim Locks

[gasIdaho]

I'm looking to replace my stock rim locks on the next tire change. I heard the MPro were the way to go. I'm not sure what size rim locks I should be getting for the front and rear wheel. I run 120/100x18 (rear) / 80/100x21(front). Choices are 1.6, 1.85, 2.15". Cheers

 

[eff]

I'm pretty sure it's the 2.15 in the rear.

Look at your rims, the size is stamped right on them.

 

[jeffd]

The front is 1.6
The rear is 2.15

jeff

 

[flybars]

Do u guys run rimlocks on the front too?

 

[REVERUP]

I use a front wheel lock. hard braking can also make the tire spin on the rim if you don't use one.

 

[gasIdaho]

Anybody have experience with the "Tusk" Brand Rim Locks sold by Rocky Mtn ATV? They look just like the MP Rim Locks but are 1/2 the price.

 

[flybars]

I'm not sure if their rimlocks are made by same outfit but other items are. They have great prices. They sure look identical to me. Maybe call them and ask.

 

[Eric K]

The tusk looks nearly identical to the Motion Pro.

Regardless of which brand you get, I strongly recommend grinding the sharp outside edges of the rimlock way back to create a nice radius on the edges. Every pinch flat I have had was due to the sharp edges of the rimlock. Since radiusing the edges of the rimlocks, I have not had a single pinch flat in years with Moose HD tubes.

 

[flybars]

Thanks Eric. I will do this. Also, I ordered some Motion Pro rimlocks from GoFasters and was told to use the 2.15 for the front rim too. So that is what I ordered. Although the front rim says 1.6. Larger clamping area I guess?

 

[Eric K]

I had a bad experience with a 2.15 rim lock in the front. The tube had 2 slits about 2 inches long from the rim lock since it protrudes much higher up.

I would NOT run a 2.15 rim lock in the front.

I would only use the 1.6 in the front.

 

[flybars]

Thanks again Eric. Sure glad I found this site!