Flat Tires . . .
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northern CO
Not messy
Ride on is not runny or messy and sticks to the inside of the tire even after it is dismounted. I highly recommend it.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: New Mexico-No, you don't need a passport.
Yep, went through that once.
Spent a few hours on side of road waiting for a trailer to come get me.
I carry one of these in the saddlebag now.
http://www.stopngo.com/tubeless-punc...ceted_search=0
Spent a few hours on side of road waiting for a trailer to come get me.
I carry one of these in the saddlebag now.
http://www.stopngo.com/tubeless-punc...ceted_search=0
I plugged my rear tire and put another 4000 miles on it before I replaced the tire.
I use the co2 cartridges instead of the electric pump.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: 48.067222,12.863611
From their web page:
Q: Does Ride-On work in tube and tubeless tires?
A: Ride-On TPS will eliminate 85-95% of your flats in tubeless tires from objects up to 1/4" (1/8 for tube tires) that penetrate the contact area of your tire. Ride-Ons efficiency in tube tires is reduced to 55-65% since puncturing objects often tear the tube. It is impossible for a tire sealant to seal a tear. It is vital to remove the puncturing object immediately from a tire containing a tube to prevent further damage that can result in tearing the tube.
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It might work on Harley tubes, and I suspect we've an advantage here over many of the metrics and all of the pedal bicycles.
Cheap tubes explode when punctured. I've yet to have a metric bike or bicycle that didn't blow the tube apart when punctured. The tube rubber is thin, and the whole thing is undersized and stretched when inflated in the tire.
The Harley tubes that I've seen are far thicker. Like 2-3 times thicker. They are also much larger and not stretched when inflated in the tire. That supports the things I've read about Harley tubes getting holes, not blowing up or ripping. Also kinda justifies how expensive they are in comparison.
So maybe a sealant might work on a Harley tube.
One could also go through the effort of sealing the spokes and converting to tubeless. I've not done it, and probably never will. If I do anything, it will likely to just converting to some spokeless tubeless rim.
Q: Does Ride-On work in tube and tubeless tires?
A: Ride-On TPS will eliminate 85-95% of your flats in tubeless tires from objects up to 1/4" (1/8 for tube tires) that penetrate the contact area of your tire. Ride-Ons efficiency in tube tires is reduced to 55-65% since puncturing objects often tear the tube. It is impossible for a tire sealant to seal a tear. It is vital to remove the puncturing object immediately from a tire containing a tube to prevent further damage that can result in tearing the tube.
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It might work on Harley tubes, and I suspect we've an advantage here over many of the metrics and all of the pedal bicycles.
Cheap tubes explode when punctured. I've yet to have a metric bike or bicycle that didn't blow the tube apart when punctured. The tube rubber is thin, and the whole thing is undersized and stretched when inflated in the tire.
The Harley tubes that I've seen are far thicker. Like 2-3 times thicker. They are also much larger and not stretched when inflated in the tire. That supports the things I've read about Harley tubes getting holes, not blowing up or ripping. Also kinda justifies how expensive they are in comparison.
So maybe a sealant might work on a Harley tube.
One could also go through the effort of sealing the spokes and converting to tubeless. I've not done it, and probably never will. If I do anything, it will likely to just converting to some spokeless tubeless rim.
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http://www.teamincomplete.com/Projec...elesswhee.html
http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showt...-with-pictures
http://adventure-motorcyclingh.com/2...ubeless-tyres/
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 680
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From: Buhl, Idaho
Make sure the plugs are mushroom shaped.I've used these on different vehicles, and have never lost one. Also, was able to run tire to its' full life with no problems.Using on my bike, I inspect very carefully, but no problems.
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Maryland near DC
I use ride on and it works good to balance and to seal leaks...and I would plug a wheel to get me home... I spoke with 2 guys that chnge tires for a living and they both praise ride on, say it is the best for balanceing tires..better than weights..
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