I find language fascinating. “Going by the description, it’s the shit” obviously means that it’s really good. Leave out the second “the”, though, and it means the exact opposite…
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Its the only one I could see that specifically says motorcycles and tubes. It could be a long time before I can say if it works or not but its better odds than nothing, and that 500ml bottle at a tenner is enough for both tyres. Like you, I will replace the tubes along with the tyres when the time comes. Made in the UK too 
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So true! And if you use shite instead of shit, then it becomes shite, which is bad. 
I put that goop in my tyres today. Very simple and easy. They seemed to inflate very quickly after putting it in. Went for a wee ride after although the instructions don’t mention doing that but I thought it a good idea. It quite hard to see the level in the bottle so I shone a torch through the bottle to make sure I had put half in the first tyre. Can’t say more than that until if/when I get a puncture but for a tenner it’s at least a little peace of mind.
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Goes in ok then. I was at a workshop last week where two tyres were being replaced that had a lot of the green gloop in them. I asked the fitter if it worked. He said that he doesn’t like it as it makes a mess on his tyre removing/putting on machine but that it works really well.
So when I said I’d get some he said “why, you never go far. You only go round the block you can push it home…” Pfffft… 
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Shouldn’t be an issue in tubes… win win!
It’s unbelievable how in the year 2024 Triumph is still launching Bonevilles with tubed tires.
I have the same concerns and have done a lot of research. I think Outex’s solution seems interesting, especially if my bike’s rim is an MT model, the one that has an internal hump to prevent the punctured tire from coming off the edge.
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It’s mad that my 2019 R9T bmw is on tubes too! I will be converting to tubeless probably before the year end
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You clearly bought the wrong one then Eric
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Ouch!$%*#+
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I can vouch for central wheel components to convert tubed into tubeless.
Had it done back end of april so far so good on my thruxton R.
Was also a good opportunity for me to learn replace my brake pads, clean the calipers and pistons, adjust and clean chain, setup wheel alignment as garages wouldn’t let me leave my bike on stands for a couple of weeks.
opportune timing as tyres needed replacing anyway.
Yet another excuse to buy additional tools 
To my delight I can now carry a puncture repair kit.
i’ve seen plenty of posts in favour and against conversions but central wheels do moto X conversions if its good enough for those boys then its good enough for me.
I would steer clear of DIY conversions, for safety reasons, and inconvenience of not getting it right v what price central wheel components charge. No brainer IMO.
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Thank you for your testimony, can you give me more details on which conversion method you used and where you acquired it?
Hiya I called central wheel components based coleshill, Birmingham.
Booked the wheels in and dropped them off.
2 weeks later collected the wheels again, with the airtight system fitted.
They also have a nearby sister company, which happens to be a motorcycle tyre supplier/fitting company, so I got them to supply and fit new tyres. Central wheel components arranged to take my wheels and get the tyres fitted all i did was collect them from where I dropped them off.
Overall a sterling service. Give them a call and have a chat they are really helpful.
Heres the link. When u visit if u ask they will show u a finished set. They have done loads of triumphs so are well averse. They will ask for some pics of your rims just to make sure they have sufficient depth in case of a puncture so tubeless tyre doesn’t come off the rim, also to ensure your rims are strong enough.
Bit far to go from Brazil 
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Ah sorry could be a tad expensive to send them over here and back.
I would prefer tubeless tyres but I love spoke wheels on a bike…only interested in the old school look so I have no choice for my 2020 T100 bonnie.
All my life I have does my own tyre work…pedal bikes then car tyres tubes and tubless…my brother her in the UK was an old school motor mechanic in the 50s 60s…he taught me how to use tyre levers.
Only come to bikes 7 years ago…now 72…first bike was a late 60s BSA…you could almost get the tyres off it with your finger or a table fork…but the bonnie up to now only needed to replace one tyre and set about it.
My word what a shock…its a front tyre…tube of course But these modern tyres are so stiff…front on my bike are cross ply…or Bias if you like.
I got the old tyre off…hard work…but gave up half way through on fitting the new one…I felt the rim would have been damaged as to much force was req.
Not a lot of force should be req…if there is something is wrong.
So for the first time in prob 50 years I paid to have it fitted…those machine are so cool that they use…but it was frustrating having to give in.
I suspect the rear radial will be ok as its a much wider rim…we will see…
But thinking about the front later of…the drop centre of the rim is a bit on the narrow side…I had broken the beads on both sides of the tyre…so both bead would have been fighting for space to drop in.
Never had a wheel with such a narrow drop centre next time I will break just one bead at a time and see how I go on.
So fitting new tubes at the side of the road is a no no…at least with stiff modern tyres…cheap made in china tyres will prob go on easy I suspect.
As for on the road punctures…as long as not major damage am hoping my bottle of tube slime that I always carry will get me home.
As well as tube slime I carry a small neat 12v air compressor and a small pedal bike pump…
So I could monitor my tyres…I bough a set of after market tyre pressure sensors with the very small neat handlebar display..£20 on eaby…3 of my mates now use the same…we would never be without them…the sensor fits on the valve on the outside of the wheel…very accurate and fast acting…set it to audio and visual warn you at you chosen pressure.
So reassuring when you feel the bike go a bit skitish and think…gee do I have a flat…a quick glance at the display and all is well.
Never had to use any of the kit I carry…if all fails…I have recovery insurance…
So I am happy with my tube spoke wheels that look stunning.
PS I tell a lie…I did once use my 12v pump on a guys tyre that we came across at the side of the road…I always stop for other bikers…I blew up his tubeless tyre and he was on his way…seemed to have a very slow air leak.
Nick in the UK.
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There are after market tubeless conversions for spoked wheels. I’ve no experience of them but might be worth looking into if it bothers you that much.
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Same here. I carry a pump on long tours in case I need air, but only ever used it to help someone at side of road trying to fix a tubeless tyre. I did carry slime for a while but stopped as I’m very dubious that it’ll work with tubes.
I’ve had two punctures, got RAC recovery for one, and for the other I was very lucky and rolled down to a garage at bottom of hill that did some bike work. They took my wheel to a tyre place to get tube patched and I was back on road in just over an hour :-D.
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I carry one on the Tiger and, save for testing it at home, have fortunately not used it yet whilst on tour…
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Stuff I have is marketed as Tube Slime seen it tested on YouTube in tubes…worked there.
I have 2 chances…one it will work…2 it will not…if not carried I have zero chance…all goes with me every ride.