1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Rim Locks

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Gord, Jan 16, 2011.

  1. Gord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    New England
    I just took the tires off my 73 WR250. The rear tire didn't have a rim lock. It has sharp steel points on the inside of the rim. They can't be seen from the outside. They actually made holes in the tire bead. They are Hi-Point aluminum rims. Below is a picture of them.
    Was wondering if others had seen these. And also if I should still use a rim lock as well as the points when I mount my new tire.

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    Gord, Jan 16, 2011
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  2. fran...k. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    eastern ct
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    420ae 98wr125 2004wr250 others
    Other Motorcycles:
    electric freeride 1993 yam gts
    If you have to limp out of the forest with a flat rim lock or plural help a lot. Not that I have had that happen much but a rear tire flat watched from the rear really does strange things.

    Fran
    fran...k., Jan 16, 2011
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  3. Murph Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    I have the same pins on the rims of my 390 and am happy to use them without a rim lock. Quite a few guys here in the UK actually drill small holes in the side of rims that are not equipped with these pins and then use self tapping screws of a suitable length to secure the tyre.
    Murph, Jan 16, 2011
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