I've never had to fit a tubeless motorcycle tyre. But I have seen that trick with cable ties. Ron

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I used plastic rim protectors on the wheels and I haven't chipped the paint once, so definitely worth getting.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=251990533662&_sacat=0

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Oh, one thing to do if you do buy these rim protectors, you'll need to soak them in boiling water so they soften up enough to go on the rim. Put them on and let them cool down, otherwise they're very tight to get on.

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Thanks Horror. Off to the eBay store to get a set. Cheers. Wade

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