Ride On Users - Question About Vibration
So I just installed two new Dunlop American Elites. When I picked the wheels up and got them home to install them, each had only five 1/4 oz weights on them so they must have been pretty balanced to start with. (Stock tire setup had many more weights front and rear) I removed the weights, cleaned the wheels good, and put in the suggested “regular” amount of Ride On for my tire sizes. The next day while riding, I noticed that at high speeds (65<) the bike would vibrate but then it seemed to smooth out. This was riding 2-up. The following day, riding solo, I noticed that the bike rode nice and smooth but after 5-6 miles of sustained speed, the vibration slowly started and it got more apparent as the miles kept accruing. Again, this happened when the speeds were roughly 65 or so. After a stop, smooth as glass, then the vibration started gradually again after 5-6 miles of sustained speed. I’m assuming this is a balance issue. Ride On does say that by adding another couple of ounces to the tires cures 90% of the vibrations. I’m curious if anyone else has had this happen and if adding more Ride On to the tire cured it. If not, did anyone find anything else that was causing it? I checked the wheel bearings when the wheels were off and all is well. |
I have used the stuff for years and many tire changes. Never had a problem like you are having. Maybe call them?
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I've also used Ride On for years and never had any vibration issues associated with my tires.
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Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme
(Post 17398968)
Maybe call them?
Ride On is certainly easier to add than to remove so I didn’t want to just chance it and put more in and have it not work. Or make it worse... At least I didn’t post a redundant “what bike should I buy” thread lol. |
What is the benefit of "Ride On"? What's wrong with good ol' fashioned wheel weights?
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Originally Posted by strych9
(Post 17399074)
What is the benefit of "Ride On"? What's wrong with good ol' fashioned wheel weights?
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Originally Posted by strych9
(Post 17399074)
What is the benefit of "Ride On"? What's wrong with good ol' fashioned wheel weights?
Wheel weights will not. Remeber the days of adding sand to a play toy top or gyro? Same deal. |
I recently added Ride On without any problems riding. I removed 3 weights on either side of the rim.
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I have been using it for a few years now and never had any type of problems
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Originally Posted by Cygnusx51
(Post 17398882)
So I just installed two new Dunlop American Elites. When I picked the wheels up and got them home to install them, each had only five 1/4 oz weights on them so they must have been pretty balanced to start with. (Stock tire setup had many more weights front and rear) I removed the weights, cleaned the wheels good, and put in the suggested “regular” amount of Ride On for my tire sizes. The next day while riding, I noticed that at high speeds (65<) the bike would vibrate but then it seemed to smooth out. This was riding 2-up. The following day, riding solo, I noticed that the bike rode nice and smooth but after 5-6 miles of sustained speed, the vibration slowly started and it got more apparent as the miles kept accruing. Again, this happened when the speeds were roughly 65 or so. After a stop, smooth as glass, then the vibration started gradually again after 5-6 miles of sustained speed. I’m assuming this is a balance issue. Ride On does say that by adding another couple of ounces to the tires cures 90% of the vibrations. I’m curious if anyone else has had this happen and if adding more Ride On to the tire cured it. If not, did anyone find anything else that was causing it? I checked the wheel bearings when the wheels were off and all is well.
Originally Posted by strych9
(Post 17399074)
What is the benefit of "Ride On"? What's wrong with good ol' fashioned wheel weights?
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