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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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I know I've seen it mentioned on here before but came up empty looking for it. What is the stuff you put in your tires the prevents a flat and also balances the tire?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 12:36 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by RHPAW
Ride On
This x10.

I had a service tech point out that I had a 1/8" nail in my tire and he said that it wasn't leaking and I told him why...Ride On.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RHPAW
Ride On
Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
This x10.

I had a service tech point out that I had a 1/8" nail in my tire and he said that it wasn't leaking and I told him why...Ride On.
Plus it also helps balance the tire besides helping with air leaks, been using it for years.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 02:31 PM
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I have a question about this stuff for guys who have used it.

After you install the tire on the rim and add the RideOn, is there a maximum allowable time before you ride the bike?

The reason I ask is that I normally change my rear tire at the end of the season. The bike may very well end up sitting a month before I get it out. Is there any problem with installing a RideOn equipped wheel/tire on a bike and letting it sit that long before taking it out?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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I recently put some in a new rear tire, bike sat for 4 weeks while waiting on unrelated parts. After about 10 miles the tire balanced out just fine and all is well.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 03:28 PM
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Ride On!!!!!
It's well worth the $28.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 04:07 PM
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shameless plug.....

I recently bought a new set of tires for my cvo. American elites if anyone is interested... but I also bought 3 bottles of ride on to go with them (enough for the heavy duty application as per ride on instructions). long story short, didn't use it. still have them sealed, if anyone wants them, $35 shipped. j&p is $15 each, plus shipping.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:10 PM
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To sktatch I am interested in the ride on
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
shameless plug.....

I recently bought a new set of tires for my cvo. American elites if anyone is interested... but I also bought 3 bottles of ride on to go with them (enough for the heavy duty application as per ride on instructions). long story short, didn't use it. still have them sealed, if anyone wants them, $35 shipped. j&p is $15 each, plus shipping.

I'll take em
 
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