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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 07:23 AM
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Has anyone tried the "Ride On" tire protection system?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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works great ,,sealant and balancer all in one ,, I use it ,, luv it
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Have you had a puncture that it worked on?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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yes I have ,,as long as they are not side wall it works good
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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Thanks for the info. Did the tire lose air before the sealant kicked in? Do you carry an air pump as a plan B? Thanks again!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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no just saw the nail during a check ,,never lost air ,, just be ready to ride it when you pull the nail and it will seal rtght up ,, I pulled the nail and lost a lot of air put more air in rode around the block and no leak
 
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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So probably out in the middle of nowhere, better to leave nail in until you get to air source?
 
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So probably out in the middle of nowhere, better to leave nail in until you get to air source?
I see you have spokes.
There was a report way back on the forum were someone did a self test before a tire change using such a product.. seemed to help on a tubeless tire.
You are running spokes so you have a tube which would reduce effectiveness.
The area covered is in the exact center 1/3 of the tire..
I did acquire a nail once on a tubed tire... I did not have any product in the tube and tire that was discovered totally flat after finishing my lunch. Flat was from a thick nail..roofing tar paper nail....I did have an electric pump and was able to air-up several times until i reached help...i now carry some slime and similar pump...i have used the pump to help several motorcycles and once even donated pump to a couple in distress..I have only used the slime to help bicycle riders in the middle of no where with success..Again i have not used it on a motorcycle .. Link to the pump idea: http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc...cles/air-pump/
 
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It is hard to see in the picture, but those are mags.
 
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If you have mags then a pump as linked or similar and a simple thread plug kit should get you going with a simple flat.
If you do not wish to de-construct a pump then you can look at one of the small slime brand pumps.
 
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