Mousses are generally for competition enduro or rallye bikes. I use them in my 400EXC which is used just for trailriding etc. I'd never fit them on a larger, heavier bike that's intended to cover long distances at higher speeds, they'll just overheat & fall to pieces. There's an example of this happening near the end of Boormans Race to Dakar DVD.
They can be exceptionally difficult to fit without the right tools & knowledge, think fitting a solid, fully inflated inner tube & you'll be close. You also need to lube them well to aid fitting & to prolong their life.
I still use rimlocks with Mousses as the tyre can still spin on the rim with mousses fitted.
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