Ride-on
Road Warrior
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From: Between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas
This is one of those products too where more is not better. Use only what they suggest. I highly suspect some bad press about the product is for this very reason. Thinking adding more would be good. It isn't.
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From: Socialist Republic of the USA
Ride On is the most AWESOME product out on the market for any motorcycle tire. Don't know about Car/Truck Tires but amazing stuff for Bikes. But my experience in changing motorcycle tires with Ride On in them, every one I have changed, looks like the one pictured earlier. A bit messy, but cleans up in a jiffy with water and a towel. Not a issue. I have yet to change a tire that the center patch on the inside of the tire was completely lined with the Ride On. Not sure if it's a temperature thing or maybe a chemical reaction of the different compounds being used, but regardless that stuff is amazing. Don't worry about the mess, just make sure if you are having someone change your tire out that Ride On is inside. And Yes, I remove all of the air before I break the bead.
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[QUOTE=SafetyMan;13602795]I would run it if I didn't have the T&WW.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.[/QUOTE
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.[/QUOTE
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Texas
[QUOTE=Sailrider 1;14255315]
EXACTLY!! That's my point. Or points, as you put it. First, is it covered? I'll know tomorrow after I talk to my dealer. Second, is it an advantage? I knew I had a flat right away. Good? Bad? Not sure yet. But maybe it's me. Do I need to check pressure every time I get on her?? That's a lot to think about.
I check pressure once, maybe twice(not often) a week. With this, I need to check every time I get on? Not so sure now
I would run it if I didn't have the T&WW.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.
I check pressure once, maybe twice(not often) a week. With this, I need to check every time I get on? Not so sure now
Road Master
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Used Dyna-Beads for many years and they did great for balancing. Switched to Ride-On when I replaced my tires last year for the added flat protection. No complaints here. Does what it claims to do, and does it very well. I will definitely use it again unless something better comes along. It seems some may believe it's not necessary to check air pressure with Ride-On but that's definitely not accurate. Regular air pressure checks are still very important and critical for safe riding.
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[QUOTE=Sailrider 1;14255315]
I guess it sounds like you do not do a tire inspection for objects in the tire? Either by rolling the bike to look at the casings or on a lift and inspecting for cuts/objects.
I would run it if I didn't have the T&WW.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.[/QUOTE
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.[/QUOTE
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From: Ashby, Ma
>>> I would run it if I didn't have the T&WW
What is T&WW?
What is T&WW?
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Joined: Nov 2014
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From: NY
[QUOTE=Sailrider 1;14255315]
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TRUE,but you missing the bigger picture with ride-on when it comes to safety which is it could save you from having a tire go down at 75-80mph on the interstate which could possibly not end well esp if your riding 2up at the time.
And for guys without ESP and no tire coverage it could save you from being stranded many miles away from home in TIMBUCK2 someplace trying to get the bike towed to who knows where on a wk end when bike shops are closed.
Then add to that the fact Dyna beads dont offer any additional margin of safety either which is why i use Ride-on in my bike tires.
Scott
I would run it if I didn't have the T&WW.
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.[/QUOTE
I'm sure it would still be covered, but might not notice a puncture. I got something stuck in my tire that caused a slow leak, after airing it up twice in 2 weeks, I put it on the lift and did a careful inspection and found the foreign object... still not sure what it was.
Rode to the dealer, and an hour later, rode off with a brand new tire, no charge.
If I had Ride-On in it, I would have likely not known I had a puncture, and when that tire wore out, it would have been on my wallet.[/QUOTE
TRUE,but you missing the bigger picture with ride-on when it comes to safety which is it could save you from having a tire go down at 75-80mph on the interstate which could possibly not end well esp if your riding 2up at the time.
And for guys without ESP and no tire coverage it could save you from being stranded many miles away from home in TIMBUCK2 someplace trying to get the bike towed to who knows where on a wk end when bike shops are closed.
Then add to that the fact Dyna beads dont offer any additional margin of safety either which is why i use Ride-on in my bike tires.
Scott
Last edited by wscott; Jul 30, 2015 at 07:20 PM.
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