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Old 04-22-2017, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TinCupChalice
Ride On; this stuff works!

I grab it in a 3 bottle pack on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ride-On-Moto...JSeqMv&vxp=mtr

The dosage calculator; if you're using it for balancing and running tubes follow the severe dosage recommendation: http://www.ride-on.com/calculator.html

Ride On website: http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html
stuff saved my life/avoided a really bad situation. i now swear by it.
 
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Originally Posted by TinCupChalice
First question is did you pay for them to be balanced? I specifically tell my tire guy not to balance my wheels when he installs my Night Dragons; I use Ride On in the tubes for dynamic balancing and puncture protection; no wheel weights needed.

Use alcohol or Goo-Gone to clean the adhesive off the wheel; if they truly didn't balance the wheels sounds like a good time to try Ride On; this stuff works!

I grab it in a 3 bottle pack on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ride-On-Moto...JSeqMv&vxp=mtr

The dosage calculator; if you're using it for balancing and running tubes follow the severe dosage recommendation: http://www.ride-on.com/calculator.html

Ride On website: http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html
So by squirting this stuff into my tire itll balnce it? And use the calculator to get the recommended dosage? Im not very mechanical inclined but im trying! Lol. And after i put the recommended dosage i should remove those weights on my spokes?
 
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So by squirting this stuff into my tire itll balnce it? And use the calculator to get the recommended dosage? Im not very mechanical inclined but im trying! Lol. And after i put the recommended dosage i should remove those weights on my spokes?
Yep Like I posted and friend Cvaria stated, Ride On works and I agree it made a big difference for him on his Wide Glide I too swear by this stuff. It will be the smoothest ride you can get; remove the weights, clean off the wheel weight residue and you're ready to go.

Check these videos out; one on how to install Ride On and the other on how the coverage works inside the tube/tire... The eBay link I posted is the best pricing on a 3 pack...



 
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Thats pretty cool stuff! I talked to someone about it. I talked to a tire tech about it. He said the down side of it is that in cold days its going to be solid inside and will take a while to heat up, cause my motorcycle to shake. And probable more so that i have a lighter framed sportster. Hmmmm. I was really thinking of getting it. Now im torn.
 
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I'm old school. Balanced tire with wheel weights for me. Been working for 50 something years. Why change now.
 
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Originally Posted by Gil Aguilar
Thats pretty cool stuff! I talked to someone about it. I talked to a tire tech about it. He said the down side of it is that in cold days its going to be solid inside and will take a while to heat up, cause my motorcycle to shake. And probable more so that i have a lighter framed sportster. Hmmmm. I was really thinking of getting it. Now im torn.
Ride On states on their website that it's effective from -40° to 250°. Living in Michigan I've ridden is some COLD weather; I've never noticed any issues at all. She starts out smooth and stays that way. Granted, I wasn't riding at a -40° but I believe your concerns won't be an issue. Even in cold weather, the Ride On is still going to be a gel at any reasonable motorcycle riding temperatures.

The last time I changed out my Night Dragons I cut open the tubes to see how the Ride On held up. It was evenly distributed within the tube and still a gel; it wasn't discolored or appeared to have broken down in any way...
 
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I'm old school. Balanced tire with wheel weights for me. Been working for 50 something years. Why change now.
in all seriousness, ride on is no joke. see here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post15881615


{now for nonsesnse...........}
i agree, i still have ovaltine for breakfast and wear bell bottoms with platform shoes. i still wear power suits with linebacker shoulder pads.... i'm adult! lol no need to change any of this for society's "system"...




I'm an ADULT!!!!!!!!!!!


 

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Now I remember why I don't like to post in any thing you may see or answer. You are now free to hump someone else's leg.
 
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Now I remember why I don't like to post in any thing you may see or answer. You are now free to hump someone else's leg.


Lol, you know i love you. Why change now. Lighten up, Francis
 
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Originally Posted by cvaria
in all seriousness, ride on is no joke. see here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l#post15881615


{now for nonsesnse...........}
i agree, i still have ovaltine for breakfast and wear bell bottoms with platform shoes. i still wear power suits with linebacker shoulder pads.... i'm adult! lol no need to change any of this for society's "system"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAYL5H46QnQ



I'm an ADULT!!!!!!!!!!!


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Now I remember why I don't like to post in any thing you may see or answer. You are now free to hump someone else's leg.
I almost cried laughing at this exchange right here. Ahahaha! Freakin ovaltine for breakfast and power suits

But in all seriousness, I might try this stuff. Sounds like it's worth it, plus nothing extra sticking off my wheel or spokes!
 

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