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i know where they go and what they look like.... but how do rim locks work??? they hold the inner tube from slipping around ? or they hold the tire from slipping around the rim?

 

A rim lock is a pinching device that holds the bead of the tire against the rim of the wheel. It doesn't have anything to do with the tube. Don't feel bad I didn't know what one was two years ago.

 

How much louder are the Kenda Trakmasters over the stock tires? I know the stockers hum a good bit above 40mph or so.

 

Doesnt matter, stock tires suck..... get a new set... ill be getting my TM on tomorrow

 

Are the Trackmaster's a better dirt tire vs. theDunlop 606's (for those who have had both)?

 

yes they are.

 

It matters to me, I just want to know as a reference. Anybody else know how much louder the Kenda Trakmasters over the stock tires?

 

yeah for real ... using rim locks also
cutting the story short using the stock tyres I lowered the rear pressure to get up a wet slippery hill and ripped a valve. I installed a rim lock and a new tube, lowered the pressure to 15 or 16 and ripped a valve going up a steep hill. One of the guys I was riding with told me to leave the valve nut loose, since then I have not ripped a valve and that includesriding witha full knobby (more grip)

 

im guessing that they are a little louder because the ***** are farther apart, the dunlp 606s are not loud at all.... when i get my trakmaster on today ill let ya know....

 

If you have a pipe other than stock, the TM noise shouldn't bother you at all. Its right on part with my 300 exhaust, which is quieter than the Muzzy, BG, and 2 Bros.