New Tires/Ride On
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From: ma.
New Tires/Ride On
So.. I'm going to put new tires on my ride over the winter.... 2000 flhtpi... I have read a lot of good info about the Ride On product and was considering trying it...my question is do u put that product in thru the valve stem like fix a flat..or before the tire is mounted? Also does it have to be ridden right away to distribute the stuff? Winter here in Ma. 
so not going to be riding in the immediate future...
Thanks
so not going to be riding in the immediate future...Thanks
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From: va
In the valve stem , they give you a piece of hose and instructions for tire size and amount
Do not worry about it setting - it will every time you park settle to the bottom -- that is correct and before you get a few mph it will be spread out and balanced ( sweet)
It is also a puncture resistant product
I use it even in tubed tires as I install my own and don't have to pay someone to do a 1/2 *** job of balancing
Do not worry about it setting - it will every time you park settle to the bottom -- that is correct and before you get a few mph it will be spread out and balanced ( sweet)
It is also a puncture resistant product
I use it even in tubed tires as I install my own and don't have to pay someone to do a 1/2 *** job of balancing
Road Warrior
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From: va
In the valve stem , they give you a piece of hose and instructions for tire size and amount
Do not worry about it setting - it will every time you park settle to the bottom -- that is correct and before you get a few mph it will be spread out and balanced ( sweet)
It is also a puncture resistant product
I use it even in tubed tires as I install my own and don't have to pay someone to do a 1/2 *** job of balancing
Do not worry about it setting - it will every time you park settle to the bottom -- that is correct and before you get a few mph it will be spread out and balanced ( sweet)
It is also a puncture resistant product
I use it even in tubed tires as I install my own and don't have to pay someone to do a 1/2 *** job of balancing
Road Warrior
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From: Ft Myers FL
I personally would wait till the springtime when you will ride...also I believe there's a temperature range that it will needs to be before you use it.....unless you have a heated garage.....never tried it but I am ready to install it, as I am in Florida......i like the fact that it can help on punctures...i was a Dyna Bead user before...will see how it does...
Good luck
Good luck
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From: West Los Angeles
Here is a link to the installation instructions. In summery, deflate the tire by removing the valve stem and squeeze the gel into the tire. The product never dries and will move within the tire to balance and seal punctures on the bottom third of the tire tread.
http://www.ride-on.com/images/storie...april-2012.pdf
http://www.ride-on.com/images/storie...april-2012.pdf
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There is a table in the installation instructions that will define the ounces necessary, based on the tire being used.
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And if you want to have the product balance the tire you add 25% more. There should be instructions on that as well. On my bike it ended up being 1-8oz bottle plus 2 more ounces from a second bottle for a total of 10ozs for puncture protection and balance benefits. On my rear tire it would be 14oz so that would use 1-8oz bottle plus the leftover 6ozs from the other bottle I used to complete the front tire. Total of 3 bottles needed.
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im a big fan of ride on. i microwave mine before installing about 30 seconds, makes it easier to install.
i also buy the automotive bottle vs motorcycle. the automotive is 16 oz vs 8 and i generally just use one bottle for two tires. if i have some vibration i just add a little more. never figured out the differences in the motorcycle vs car versions. i ve never had a problem with either and both work.
you should do what you think is best
i also buy the automotive bottle vs motorcycle. the automotive is 16 oz vs 8 and i generally just use one bottle for two tires. if i have some vibration i just add a little more. never figured out the differences in the motorcycle vs car versions. i ve never had a problem with either and both work.
you should do what you think is best
