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Old 03-12-2017, 09:36 AM
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Thinking about trying some in mine ?
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For the past 2 seasons, I've been running with 2 x 8 oz bottles in my 250 rear tire and 1 x 8 oz bottle in my 130 front. I haven't had a flat tire so can't address that, but the stuff does an excellent job at balancing wheels without weights.
 
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When I saw their video, I started using it over 3 years ago. I won't have a tire without it.
 
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I put a bottle in the rear tire of my RK after losing a wheel weight. I was so impressed with it I put a bottle in the front. I'll put it in my next tires as well.
 
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Add me to the growing list of happy Ride On users Won't run either tubed or tubeless tires without it; wheel weights? We don't need no stinkin' wheel weights, dynamic balancing for the win...

http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html

If you run Ride On in tubed tires follow Ride On's severe dosage recommendations:

http://www.ride-on.com/calculator.html
 
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I threw away the Dyna Beads.....
 
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My local Indie mounts and balances tires for free so I have the tires balanced.
However I always add Ride-On to both tires to enhance the balance as well as to provide puncture protection.

There's no doubt it balances the tire.
I can only assume it seals punctures since I've never had to test that function.

For $15 a tire it's a no brainer for me.
 
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I use it as well. Here are other threads about Ride-On

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...-on+hdforums&*
 
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Originally Posted by QC
I threw away the Dyna Beads.....
Same here I've tried the Dyna beads, airsoft pellets, BB's, etc. Ride On does a superior job of balancing and the added puncture protection is welcome, especially with these tubed Pirelli Night Dragons!

Best price I've found is on eBay; a 3 pack: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ride-On-Moto...-/281298772084
 
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Do It! I took TinCupChalice's advise last year and haven't regretted it yet! Can't verify the flat protection aspect, but nice Smooth ride, and no wheel weights visible.
 


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