Ride On users
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: SW Minnesota
http://www.directcycleparts.com/chem...le-p-9733.html
Bagman, with all due respect, I believe it is you who has misread directions. Go back and check. I have four brand new bottles right in front of me, with original directions dating back to 2011.
They read, and I quote, "Drive your vehicle 3-5 miles to allow Ride On to spread evenly inside of your tires. You may experience a slight vibration for up to ten miles until Ride On has a chance to coat the inside of your tires evenly."
From their White paper on their web site:
"With Ride-On in your tires, the problem of having to rebalance your tires goes away. As you drive,
the sealant is sensing the forces created by the spinning tire and the gel makes adjustments from
inside the tire to balance out the centripetal and centrifugal forces."
http://www.ride-on.com/images/storie...TSP-062808.pdf
There would be no point whatsoever in trying to spin balance a tire with dynamic balancers in it, whether it be Ride On, Dyna Beads, or balancing sand (used in truck tires).
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: El Paso Texas
I have Ride On in my tires and it is great stuff. Balances out the tire very well. Put it in and ride it for three or four miles for it to spread around. I put in my tires before a long trip and had the occasion to get up about 120 mph while passing some trailers and it was smooth as glass! It is available online!
I recently bought new tires for my Dyna and used the Ride-on and it was easy to install and the ride is very smooth. Plus some added peace of mind.
So I went ahead with it for my Ultra Limited tires as well, same results. Like others have said, still need to check for nails and damage as usual, but if it prevents a flat out on the highway at speed it'll be well worth it!
It does seem to run very smooth at speed, I am very happy so far. At least up to 80mph.
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,524
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From: Maryland
Lot's of positives, no negatives. This stuff is sounding better and better. Plus, I've always been annoyed by balancing machines not spinning fast enough. They balance for 65 mph, you got 80 and get a vibration, then they tell you you shouldn't go that fast. I'm buying a new rear this week and am 99% sure I'm going this route.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 266
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From: LI, NY
To balance the stock rear on 09 and up touring bikes you will need 13oz. make sure you measure accurately. After you put the second bottle down after emptying the first and it sits for a while and the stuff slides down to the marks on the bottle it seems you always have to ad more. By the way if that does happen to you you can always go back and ad some again to the tire, it's not a big deal
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Maryland
OK I did it. I did the 13oz. and measured accurately. It was actually a bit of a pain making sure you got the right amount in. Worth it though. I'm very happy so far. No vibration at all. Last Sunday I spent a lot of time over 90MPH too.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 266
Likes: 2
From: LI, NY
Yea the biggest pain in the *** is the measurement. You think you got 13oz in then put the bottle down and look at it the next day after setteling and the stuff on the sides of the bottle has settled and you realize you have to put in another ounce. This has happened to me a couple times. I calles Ride on about it and they said, no problem, just remove valve core again and put in what you missed, air it up and Ride On!
I love the stuff
I love the stuff
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
Lot's of positives, no negatives. This stuff is sounding better and better. Plus, I've always been annoyed by balancing machines not spinning fast enough. They balance for 65 mph, you got 80 and get a vibration, then they tell you you shouldn't go that fast. I'm buying a new rear this week and am 99% sure I'm going this route.
Last edited by checkers; Sep 7, 2014 at 05:42 PM.
