Rimlock question??

So I've decided to give the "Rear Trials Tire" phenomenon a whirl and received my new Pirelli tire for Christmas, went out and bought an extra rim lock and the Bridgestone Ultra HD tube. Without thinking, I drilled the extra rimlock hole directly across the rim from the original one before I realized I was now only 2 spokes away from the inner tube hole. Well I fought like crazy and got it all together and now while waiting for all this snow to melt so I can try it out, read the thread about the awesome Motion Pro Liteloc rimlocks. ToyTech has 2 rear and 1 front on order for me now and I'm planning on tearing it all apart to swap them out - here's my questions....
Should I epoxy the current inner tube hole shut and drill a new hole half-way between the 2 rimlock holes - to make installation easier?
If so - any suggestions on an epoxy - I was thinking JB weld, but it'll be black and stick out like a sore thumb against my silver rims.

Do you really need 2 rim locks? If so I would suggest relocating as the profile of the new rimlock will probably distort the entry shape of the tube going into its hole. This may cause internal chaffing etc. I would just put a plug in the whole-Yamaha's come stock with a rim hole plug-the dealer will have spares etc

I'm planning on running real low pressure - like 7-8 and all I've read is you need 2 rim locks to do so. I had no idea there was such a thing as a hole-plug - that sounds like just the ticket I was looking for - thanks.

whats the perpose of running really low pressure?

Yes, here in PA we get the ugliest, rocky, rooty stuff that especially in the spring, is so snotty I thought I'd give the trials tire a try. A friend of mine from this area who ran one once described it as "riding on velcro". I don't do any DS, just all tight, rocky, technical, single trail stuff. All the NJ Cafe Husky members who've ridden in the coal region of PA know what I'm talking about - anyone else riding this area try Trials tire on the back and have any input of whay I might expect?

Ok, I've looked high and low for one of these rim lock plugs and my local Husky dealer and even Yamaha/Honda/Suzuki dealer have no idea what I'm talking about. I did a quick search of it and found an article where they talk about it - and even have a picture of it, but can't find any one online that sells one...picture attached. Can anyone direct me to where I might find one?

On my yammy it came with one from the factory.

Just did another search all over the web and can't find anything....guess it's going to be a JB Weld plug.....anyone have a source for this plug ghte has on his yammy??

Go to your local hardware store and buy a rubber grommet and fill the center with silicone or look for a rubber plug about 12MM.

They are on most dualsports...

This is for a drz400s from ronayers.com

09250-08013
Description CAP
Price $1.32

Later,

Just ordered - thanks jmetteer
My Husky dealer had no idea about them...that was the first place I looked.

Did you go with the MT43 tire? They rock and are streetable without flinging knobs. If you want to run that low of pressure you should look at the Nuetech Tubliss system. An awesome idea that works if you haven't heard about it yet. I ripped a valve stem off the tube with that MT43 and a single rim lock. I was messing around in town giving the 510 a little exercise. Lifted the wheel in 3rd gear and Pssssst! Lots of traction on asphalt and beyond with the Pirelli.

JUst don't use it in 0 degree temps. Here is a pic of my Dunlop D803 that started coming apart. The knobs started ripping off and the entire casing started cracking!

Yes, MT43....I read so much good about that tire over various threads here, I just had to try it. Budget wouldn't allow the Tubliss system, so that's why I did the 2nd rimlock. I'm psyched to try this tire when the snow melts!

I run 2 rear rimlocks on all my bikes. Saves having to fix a rear flat out in the middle of the bush. The 2 rimlocks keep the tire in place allowing you to limp home.

A bit concerend about the Dunlop tyre disintergrating like that. I don't usually ride in snow, but on the rare occassions I have there has been no evidence of cracking etc. I would take it to the dealer where you bought it and ask for a refund. I am sure the carcas should not crack like that

Well I got to play around with the bike this weekend and it seems what I experienced with the new MT43 Trials tire on the rear is pretty much what others have written before (my first time ever with a trials tire).

I'm running 6 lb and 2 rim locks and the 2 biggest positive things I've noticed are unequaled traction, and it is smoother over rocks and logs. I'm really anxious to get it in the slippery rock gardens I usually ride in the coal-region of PA, but if it's anything like what I experienced this weekend, I felt faster, while having more control which resulted in more confidence = faster.

The 2 negative things I noticed was I almost power slided right past a turn and into the bush and it got a little squirrelly in the mud, but I'm hoping when Kelly gives me a call that his new shipment of Motoz tires arrive and I put one on the front, that helps things. I read before that you have to develop a new technique for powerslids.....any thoughts?

All things considered, I'm really liking the Trials tire and looking forward to more riding time for a complete test with a new Motoz on the front.