Tires
From GummyCarbs
From http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/product_info/faq/page_0002.htm:
Can radial tires be used with tubes inserted? No. Motorcycle radial tires have different constructions than a bias ply tire so it is not permitted.
From http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/product_info/pcare/safety/index.htm:
When fitting new TT (tubetype) tires, new tubes have to be used. Tubes become stretched in service. If a used tube is fitted in a new tire, it can crease and fail due to thinning of the tube rubber. When fitting new TL (tubeless) tires, a new valve should be fitted for safety reasons. Under acceleration and braking, as well as during continuous riding at elevated speeds, the centrifugal forces acting on the valve can bend it down up to 90°. Therefore, short valves should be used. At speeds above 200 km/h, the centrifugal forces acting on the valve insert become so high, that the preload of the valve spring might not be enough to keep the valve closed. Short valve inserts have a higher preload than long ones. Even better are short inserts with a red Teflon-ring. These have further increased spring preload. Whichever type of valve insert is used, it is very important to carefully tighten the valve cap.
Some METZELER tires have a red dot in the tire sidewall to indicate the lightest point which should be positioned next to the valve.
Suggested Bay Area wheel builder:
Chris at Wheel Works in Hayward
From local.google: Wheel Works The - (510) 785-4396 - 1957 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545