MICHELIN Bib Mousse TM

Tyre punctures can be a serious problem when you ride off-road. By eliminating it, you no longer risk getting stuck in the middle of a run. Thanks to MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM, our innovative puncture proof solution, you can enjoy your rides to the full.

Which tyres is MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM suitable for? Where can you buy it? And how do you fit it? Read on to find out.

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• MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM are intended for Rally, Enduro and MX use.
   
• MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM should not be stored regularly at temperatures over 30°C, and temperatures above 40°C should be avoided all together.
   
• MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM are designed for off road competition use fitted to Michelin tires. The successful fitting and performance of MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM in tyre brands other than Michelin cannot be guaranteed.
   
• Not designed for use on the public highway (NHS). The maximum speed for a tyre with a MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM fitted is 129 km/h (80mph).
   
• The date of first use of the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM should be no later than 18 months from manufacture.
   
• The MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM should be used within 6 months of first fitting. However, the lifespan of MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM varies considerably depending on the intensity of usage and the discipline practiced. For example, it will be much shorter for Motocross than for Enduro.
   
• Before a fast stage, we recommend you warm up the tyre and the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM progressively at a moderate speed.
   
• Apply MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM gel every time you put on or take off a MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM, both new and used:

1. To avoid degradation due to excessive heat, distribute the gel inside the tyre without putting it on the tyre beads or the rim at the rate of ½ tube on the front MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM and 1 full tube on the rear MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM. 
    
2. To limit the risk of punctures due to pinching in off-road use (motocross, enduro, rally...), use the gel with an inner tube, at the rate of ½ tube per tyre.

How to remove a MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM

• Place the wheel on a fitting cradle or support.
• Unseat the first bead and lubricate abundantly.
• Put 3 levers in position, 10 cm apart. Remove the bead by inclining the 3 levers one after the other. Keep only one lever, straighten it then turn the tyre on the wheel to completely remove the bead.
• Finish removing the tyre by hooking the 2nd bead with a lever.
• Extract the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM insert from the tyre

How to fit a MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM

• The rim must be in good condition. Check the spokes to prevent abnormal friction between the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM and wheel.
• Position a rim tape inside the wheel or, failing this, a piece of adhesive tape covering the spoke nuts.
• Place the wheel on the fitting unit.
• Place the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM gel inside the tyre. We recommend applying it with a brush (Avoid getting the gel on the tyre beads: risk of rotation on the rim).
• If necessary, apply vertical pressure on the tire to prize the beads apart.
• Position the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM inside the tyre.
• Lubricate the first tyre bead and the part of the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM that will be in contact with the rim (a Michelin liquid lubricant should be used).
• Make sure there is no valve on the rim.
• Put the first bead onto the rim. Start by positioning it in the rim well then use a fitting lever if necessary. Insert the MICHELIN Bib Mousse^TM as far as it will go into the rim well.
• Lubricate the 2nd tyre bead.
• First put the bead onto the rim using a fitting lever. Immobilize this lever and then use a 2nd lever around 30 cm from the first to continue inserting the bead. Immobilize this 2nd lever then use a 3rd one to continue positioning of the bead, etc... until the bead is fully in position.
• To seat the beads of the tire correctly against the rim flanges, it is recommended to inflate it to approximately 3.5 bars using a rubber TL valve. The valve is fixed on the inflation connector and simply positioned over the valve hole in the rim.