120/90-17 Heavy Duty Inner Tubes
 

Hi,
Do 120/90-17 Heavy Duty Inner Tubes actually exist ?

Im in the UK, please could someone attach a link where I can buy one of these.

Thanks

Try this link, 4mm should be heavy enough.

Huan, you got me going in a loop. I click on the link and go back this message doh.

Thanks for the reply though, please reattach.

Cheers

Yeah, they definitely do exist but are hard to find. Reason is apparently that 17" is a tyre size for road bikes and road bikes seldom need heavy duty (that's what the guys in the shop told me). The only place where I found and recently bought one is on ebay, so have a look there for 'Heavy Duty Tubes'.

Fixed the link.
I wouldn't agree with the guys in that shop, some offroad bikes have had 17" rears since the mid-80s or before. You could always get heavy duty tubes in 17" but not all shops have them or know how to get them.

Yeah, I heard the same story from the chaps Ive called.
Ive checked out ebay etc.. using a many different strings. Good to know its a common issue though and not just me missing something.

Ill resume the hunt, however if anyone knows a site I can get these, please be so kind :thumbup1:.

Check the link above ^^ I fixed it to show the correct site.

Ever had a close look at the wheels on a postie bike Marco?

Huan, just called them.
They only have the 1.5mm in the necessary size, but thanks.

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/MySchlauch.pl

.....and so the search continues

They have a 2.5-3mm version for a 130/70 -17
I can't believe that it would be that different from a 120/90 -17 tube
Brand: Heidenau
Item code no.: 17F Cr. EAN: 4027694230298
Type of valve: 34 G Centered metal valve
Tube type: Cross tube
Wall thickness: ca. 2.5 - 3 mm S-11230029 only £ 23.10

Yeah, I know. There's a lot of adventure touring bikes with 17" rear wheels out there, my DR650 included. But try to tell that the guys in the shops...

I found the old ebay listing where I bought my tube from (link), they sell it for AU$23.

Cheers guys !

2 questions....

- Will 130/70-17 fit a 120/90-17 tyre safely ?

- Marco, do you recommend those inner tubes ? (Ive emailed the chaps in Aus to see if they will ship to the UK)

Will fit fine......

Iv used kinds of crazy sizes and never had an issue.. Sometimes you just have to use what you can find while on the road.

You can use 18" in a 17" tyre too but only do it if you have to..

You can use a 21" tube in a rear if you have to as well!
How different can it be? 70% of 130mm isn't all that different from 90% of 120mm.
Certainly not enough to worry about.
Ever inflated an innertube without a tyre?
See how much they expand?

As BikingMarco said the Suzuki DR650 uses a 17" rear still.

As long as you fit the tube evenly ie no folds in the rubber you can use a bigger tube, no probs.

Perfect, thanks for all the info, Ill buy it.

:scooter:

If you are going travelling I would buy a couple, a spare is always handy.

I am riding from the UK to South Africa.

I was going to fit the Heavy Duty inners before I left, take my existing normal tubes as spares and then 2x punchture repair kits.

?

I wouldn't bring 2nd hand tubes, get 4 new x HD tubes and Puncture kits.
If you are getting punctured then you might as well fit another HD tube instead of a lightweight one which may get a puncture more easily.
Keep the old tubes for when you get back to civilisation.

Yep, no worries. My DR650 has 120/90-17 size tyres as well and these tubes fitted fine. Had no trouble with them so far, so yeah, I'd recommend them.

HD innertubes.
 

Thanks guys.

Ive bought 2 pairs of HD tubes.

Fitted the front wheel tube last night....was a swine.....punctured the standard tube I was removing, fitted the HD ok after some swearing and wishing I had smaller hands and wishing HD tubes were thinner.

NOT looking forward to changing my tyres from road to offroad once I hit the dirt tracks......fingers crossed I dont nip a hole in the HD trying to get the tyre off.

Anyway, only 2nd time Ive removed a wheel and tyre.......still learning :innocent:

Tube fitting.
 

Check out the motion pro T6 tyre levers!
The one model has a small lip on the end that stops it slipping in use and is a revelation to use.
The best I have used BY FAR!
They have a built in ring spanner at the other end.
Just choose the size for your wheel nut.
Soapy water helps too.
Dave.