Update on this video -- Flex Seal for some reason failed about 2.5 months or so into the application. This was not a catastrophic failure but it developed a very slow leak around one of the spokes, then a leak around the valve. I'm not sure if this is due to shrinking or maybe just being abused inside of a tire :D -- I removed the tire and inspected the flex seal and saw no chipping, ripping, or cracking, so I'm thinking the natural flexing of a rim managed to work it just loose enough to develop slow leaks. I have since went back to a HD tube on the rear, but I kept the flex seal as a 'tube liner' since it was in such good shape. My next experiment will be with the 3M tape everyone raves about :)

Handy tip when mounting any tubeless tire, if the bead won't seat and is leaking put a tiedown around the tire to put pressure on it to spread the bead in conjunction with a dose of soapy juice. Did the 3M 5200 Marine sealant and 3M 4411N tape thing on my Husky 701 Enduro, so far so awesome. When doing the tape, always face the ending part facing away from the tire's direction of rotation. The stuff is so sticky it probably doesn't matter but ya might as well pad your chances 😆

I recommend installing the valve stem first and cover the hole on the stem with a piece of tape. You can puncture the hole before installing the air valve

It worked perfectly for my supermoto. Just need true the rims and give correct tension to spokes before. Thanks a lot sir

How will you adjust your spokes to true the wheel after you did this? Turning the spokes will damage the seal I suppose?

Whered you get those turn signals ? Plug n play?

The best stuff I found for doing these is the 3M tape but make sure you use the thicker stuff not the thinner stuff I also used a Tube of sealant that we get here in the UK called Tiger Seal is very similar to the sealant they use to bond in windscreens in cars I did this around the nipples after cleaning The complete rim with 100% alcohol gave Tiger Seal 48 hours to dry then use the tape I’ve since done about 10,000 miles with no issues and I’ve done the front and the rear.

Thank you!

HELLO. IT HAS PASSED 4 YEARS, IS IT STILL GOOD? NO LEAK?

Great video. Since it lasted over 2 months, I was wondering if just that one spoke may have been damaged or loose and cause the issue. Maybe not sine it hasn't been an issue with the tube. Still, good job.

Me pueden indicar que es el producto que aplican? En español por favor

got a look at a professionally sealed spoke rim (sealed by the rim maker) and they used some kind of flat black substance that appeared to be applied with heat. it looked a lot like a rubber rim strip (band that protects tubes from the rough surfaces of spokes). it looked like they wrapped the black 'band' around the rim then melted it on, but hard to say

Use 3M Marine adhesive sealant 5200 to seal spokes apply 3M tape 4411N

How is the flex seal on the back rim holding up

One question, why should you not use the innertube also? So when you have a flat tire you are able to put a plug in.

I'm curious what would happen to the seal once you adjust the spokes.

thanks for the vid. don't use the flex seal on any more rims, that stuff is crap, it cracks, dry rots, and will likely sabotage the rest of your good job over time. I used it on a few things years back out of curiosity. Not one was but a disaster over a short time.

So do you think if you did three coats of the flex seal it would of done better

Me interesa como hago la traduccio a español

I just did Mine today , Please update on the flexseal experience

First of all, THANKS for the detailed explanation. I have never done this before & new to Honda DCT Africa Twin world. I was riding with the wife and had no clue as what to do when we got a rear tire flat, was a complete nightmare. Seeing your video I have purchased everything and will start the process this week. I do have a question 🙋🏼‍♂️ I’m going to replace my rear tire and don’t know if I buy for tube or tubeless? Please advise and advise is greatly appreciated. Again, thanks & ride safe.

Dude is the flex seal still holding out ok ? Ive only just found your video and thought about it for my bike regards Karl 👍

In Southeast Asia, a lot of people use the split innertube technique.

Why not just use standard automotive RTV sealant? Good enough to hold the pressure of a water pump good enough for this application I would think.

Did you Use the Sham Wow to clean your rim with? All kidding aside I was hoping that was gonna work. I am wondering if the flex tape on top of the flex seal would have worked.

Good video, thanks man! So does it hold up ok long term? Do you need to top- up?

Hi its now July 2022 and I just came across your Video on converting your AT to Tubless .... Just checking in for a flex seal Tubeless rim UP DATE... I hope your still holding air after a few seasons of NM head and cold... ... I'm getting a 22 AT and would like to try your approach if your still pleased with the out come....... Ive used Flex Seal on other projects with great success.... Thanks! Again for you video.... OH and PS The wife and I were in your neighborhood 4 yrs ago... She took us on a Balloon ride down the rio for my 60th birthday....... Enjoyed all your Great! CHRISTMAS Salsa too hahahaha

Do you own and ride your Africa Twin? I am about to do a tubeless conversion, and I have a couple of questions for you if you still do have your AT.

Why didn't you do it on the front wheel too? I know that the front wheel doesn't have the bead (I think this is the correct name) to prevent the tire to "unglue" from the rim, but don't you think that the tyre pressure is enough to prevent it? I'm considering doing it too, but I still didn't do it. Thank you.

Hello. How is it holding up? Still works?

i''m going to convert to tubless. i like what you did. question. did you have problems balancing the tires?

wouldn't it break the seal first time you adjusted your spokes?

So how do you re torque your spokes now

This was extremely helpful. Is there anything Flex Seal can't do? :D

I had a tire repair shop convert my rim using old interiors of smaller diameter on video. It's still holding up until now. It's in the filipino language though. Maybe you can try and replicate it.

Is it still holding air?

How's it now after 3 years 🤔🤔🤔???

How it's holding up mate

is it still holding up

one question, the rim is not tubeless the tire could come out of the rim in some turn;

Project farm did a review against flex seal, turns out it's actually pretty shitty, there's better options. Maybe give those a try

Try OUTEX

I wish Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha would just put tubeless rims on their adv bikes. It's inexcusable in this day and age to expect people to remove a wheel, break down their tire, patch or replace a tube and reassemble on the side of the highway.

180 degrees is a lot. If your rim gets that hot your tire will not last long

I will just drop the ching and get a set of kineos

Crazy that people these days need to clarify that their bike is manual transmission. Personally, I’ll never ride anything other than manual.