Dyna beads question
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From: Northern, Ohio (Yuck!)
Another vote for Ride On. I have used it for the last 40,000 or so miles (2 different bikes). This stuff is the best thing since sliced bread. Not only does it balance the tire silky smooth, but it might just save you from a flat!
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Running beads, not sure yet that mileage is any better on tires....well, not drastically better. TBD
Worth noting (if you care) both beads and ride on do void new tire warrantys.
Worth noting (if you care) both beads and ride on do void new tire warrantys.
Last edited by F150HD; Dec 7, 2018 at 11:28 PM.
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From: Stuart, Fl
Ive used them in the past on other bikes and had good results from them much better tire wear and longevity with a good ride. Just haven’t used them on my Harley-Davidson yet not riding like i use to the is battleing breast cancer we thought that was it and now there a spot on her lung that need removal. Stage 1 may get lucky can be removed with out Chemo or radiation treatment lets see the out come.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: NW Indiana
I have used them in the past, and they work well. You have to warn your tire guy when you change tires because they make a mess in their tire changing machinery. Beats the crap out of wheel weights on a new chrome wheel!!
Road Captain
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From: Snohomish county WA
I use ride on in the harley. I even put it in my Toyota truck tires. Truck rides super smooth and with the flat protection its a no brainer.
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I have used both and I like Ride-On better than the beads. With the beads I had to position the tire on the wheel to get it to balance. With the Ride-On all I ever had to do was put it in the tire or have the installer do it. Plus, as has been said, you also get flat protection.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: South Florida
Another vote for Ride-on. Used it on my spoked Sporty when I went to Michelins. The smoothness was immediately apparent and the balance was never off. And because I had tubes I had some puncture protection too.