Rim Locks 3.5"/4.25" for 17" SMR wheels?

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by gixxer188, Jun 27, 2012.

  1. gixxer188 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    New Glarus, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 SM450R
    Other Motorcycles:
    2005 GSXR 1000
    Does anyone make rim locks for the 17" X 3.5" & 4.25" wheels on an SMR? I spun the rear on my last dirt outing and tore off the valve stem.
  2. jtemple Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Papillion, NE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TE630
    Other Motorcycles:
    2013 Kawasaki ZX-14R
    I did that on the street and went down at about 45 mph. Not fun!
  3. gixxer188 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    New Glarus, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 SM450R
    Other Motorcycles:
    2005 GSXR 1000
    Still searching for a solution. Haven't found anyone that makes them yet.
  4. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I moved this thread.

    From:
    EFI/carb
    ibeat, Power Commander, Carb jetting...

    to:
    Common topics
    Things in common with 2st, 4st, 610s - or unspecified
  5. KXcam22 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Kamloops, BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 SM630, 2017 300XC
    Other Motorcycles:
    08FZR6;07CRF450;98CBR900RR;02KTM200
    I install my tires using liquid dish soap (full strength) as a lubricant. When it dries it glues the tire to the rim (picture a bar of soap glued to a counter top). Certainly not as strong as a rim lock but very noticeable when time to change tires. Cam.
  6. gixxer188 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    New Glarus, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 SM450R
    Other Motorcycles:
    2005 GSXR 1000
    Thank you for the suggestion. When I mount my tires, the lube I use has dish soap in it, but a rim lock would be better. I just made sure to put 25psi in the rear to help keep it in place.