Ride On users
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,624
Likes: 13
From: Fort Worth
I just added it last night. They have two calculations to use. The regular dose and the + 25% dose if you want to remove wheel weights. I used the full bottles to add to the rear wheel as it is a bit more of a pain to access. Then just combined the two half empty bottles in to one and added the required ounces to the front. Remember to blow ou the valve stem before you install the valve core back in the tire. Good luck.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 5,282
Likes: 2
From: Northwestern Nevada
We were skeptical about Ride On for awhile, but after their rep came and demonstrated everything about the product in person (including drilling a hole in the tire and having our mechanic ride the bike at 80 mph right afterwards), we were sold. It doesn't void any warranties and it eliminates the use of wheel weights. We use it in pretty much every custom wheel setup we send out of here.
I had considered using it with my next tires, but I think after this, I am going to. I will probably even order for you guys.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Kansas
Having worked as an auto mechanic for several years, (No longer turn wrenches anymore) I can express my feelings regarding the 'slime' or 'fix a flat' products when it comes time to changing a tire. Honestly, I hated that stuff! Sticky, gets all over the tire changer and me, and was basically a beech to clean up! I have not heard about Ride On, or it's not available in my area, but from what I read here apparently it's nothing like those other products. I will do some looking around and see if it's available here. Sounds like it might be some pretty good insurance just in case. Thanx for this post!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 151
Likes: 1
From: Petersburg, MI
I ride a RKC with spoke wheels and tubes so any added protection I could get I was happy with. Balance with tubes was great, but I cant speak to a flat yet because I've never had one. Going on 2 1/2 years and no complaints. Need new tires this year and I wont have any problem just buying new tubes and put the ride on back in again.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,464
Likes: 4
From: On. Canada
Having worked as an auto mechanic for several years, (No longer turn wrenches anymore) I can express my feelings regarding the 'slime' or 'fix a flat' products when it comes time to changing a tire. Honestly, I hated that stuff! Sticky, gets all over the tire changer and me, and was basically a beech to clean up! I have not heard about Ride On, or it's not available in my area, but from what I read here apparently it's nothing like those other products. I will do some looking around and see if it's available here. Sounds like it might be some pretty good insurance just in case. Thanx for this post!
http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,341
Likes: 713
old thread in here from 07,guy who need a new rear gave it the test.WITH INNER TUBES he shot 6 drywall screws in it,pulled em back out.. and it held air. he reported that it lost a few #overnight,refilled it and it held over a week till he got the new tire.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,999
Likes: 55
From: Bay Area
Im on my second set of tires with Ride on, I am sold the stuff works, just remember the directions say to ride 20 miles before trying to rebalance your tire because it takes about that long to spread where it needs to be. I have been fortunate enough not to have a flat on the road yet.
I just had a new tire mounted and watched the guy change it, no mess at all in fact when I looked in the tire there was about a 3" wide strip all the way around the tire about 1/8-1/4" thick. My tires held air through the winter, how many people can do that without that stuff.
I just had a new tire mounted and watched the guy change it, no mess at all in fact when I looked in the tire there was about a 3" wide strip all the way around the tire about 1/8-1/4" thick. My tires held air through the winter, how many people can do that without that stuff.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,336
Likes: 67
From: SW Minnesota
Im on my second set of tires with Ride on, I am sold the stuff works, just remember the directions say to ride 20 miles before trying to rebalance your tire because it takes about that long to spread where it needs to be. I have been fortunate enough not to have a flat on the road yet.
I just had a new tire mounted and watched the guy change it, no mess at all in fact when I looked in the tire there was about a 3" wide strip all the way around the tire about 1/8-1/4" thick. My tires held air through the winter, how many people can do that without that stuff.
I just had a new tire mounted and watched the guy change it, no mess at all in fact when I looked in the tire there was about a 3" wide strip all the way around the tire about 1/8-1/4" thick. My tires held air through the winter, how many people can do that without that stuff.
From their web site at http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html
"Balance - With one installation of Ride-On, lead weights become a thing of the past. While Ride-On works in conjunction with traditional weights, you wont need them anymore. Ride-On is specially formulated to hydrodynamically balance high-speed tires and dampen road noise and vibrations that cause a rough ride. The great thing is Ride-On will continue to adjust and literally rebalance your tires as you ride for the legal life of the tires. So go ahead, pop off those wheel weights, shine your wheels, and enjoy the smoothest ride you have ever experienced on your bike."
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,336
Likes: 67
From: SW Minnesota
Here's a good article about its use in race bikes, including the fastest Harley.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...e0+PRN20130608
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...e0+PRN20130608
