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Old Jul 4, 2023 | 03:32 PM
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So, I got back from my morning ride on my Ultra, and I noticed a what must be a wheel weight that fell off in the heat yesterday. At this point I am not sure if it was front or back. Should I be concerned, or just watchful of a new vibration?
 
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So, I got back from my morning ride on my Ultra, and I noticed a what must be a wheel weight that fell off in the heat yesterday. At this point I am not sure if it was front or back. Should I be concerned, or just watchful of a new vibration?
No and No…just ride.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2023 | 03:36 PM
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You could closely inspect the wheels to see if you can find a shadow of where it came from.
 
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If you find an unbalanced situation, consider using Ride On. It is a liquid that you measure and pour in through the valve stem. It will also provide puncture protection, and is not as snotty and messy like Slime. I have used Ride On on my last three bikes with great success. Do a google search and find the site....they have charts showing how much product to use per your tire size.
 
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^ this

I don't use weights anymore. Just put some Ride On and it balances your wheel and provides protection as well.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2023 | 01:27 PM
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Got any dents in the fenders from the inside out ? This happens when weights come off the wheels sometimes.
I use Ride -On in my last 2 bikes and the stuff works great. No more metal weights ever again.
 
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Originally Posted by Spartanden
If you find an unbalanced situation, consider using Ride On. It is a liquid that you measure and pour in through the valve stem. It will also provide puncture protection, and is not as snotty and messy like Slime. I have used Ride On on my last three bikes with great success. Do a google search and find the site....they have charts showing how much product to use per your tire size.
How does that Ride On work if one has TPMS? Does it cause any issues?
 
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Thanks for the replies. The only way I knew one was missing was to find it in the garage where I park the bike. I will have to look into Ride-On.
 
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Ride-On works just fine w/ TPMS modules.
 
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That's garbage. Look on the wheel. There should be evidence of double stick tape.

Get you a roll of carpet double stick or go by the shop and give them a few dollars for a weight.

The guys at Costco will give you one free. It probably a 1/2 oz if it's 1/2X3/4. Your not going to fill that. But I would put it back.

I thru one. Was picking some up at Costco since I had the tape. Tire guy ask me if I need one with tape. Handed me some new ones.


 

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