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Old 11-26-2012, 08:18 PM
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Hey fellas... I am re-posting this information from Olongapo1 forum member on the Sloptail side:

I've just tested a new product. Ride-On Tire Balancer and Sealant. This is a liquid product you inject into your motorcycle tire through the valve stem. Once installed, it Dynamically balances your tires as you ride, and keeps the tire balanced for the life of the tire regardless of tire wear. Additionally it also acts as a tire sealant in case of a puncture.

Previous products such as Green Slime tire sealant, were problematic as tires could not be balanced once the product was installed.

I recently mounted a new tire on the rear of my Fatboy and installed this product. Ride-On for motorcycle tires is sold in an 8 ounce bottle. My tire size required 9 ounces and I had to open a second bottle however the leftover product in the bottle will remain usable. The manufacturer warns that vibration may be felt for the first 2 or 3 miles until the product is spread through the tire from centrifugal forces. I did not experience this. Rode the bike Sunday, speeds up to 80 mph completely vibration free. I can attest that the balancing properties of this product work. I'm not going to punch holes in my new tire to test the sealing properties but there are many YouTube videos demonstrating this feature. One video is of a bullet shot into a tire which sealed itself.

I purchased Ride-On through JP Cycles. A little pricy at 15 dollars a bottle but in my opinion worth the cost. For a little over 30 buck per bike, I can ride with balanced tires and not worry about roadside flat tire repairs.

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http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html
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Good tip Joe. Thanks for posting this. I got a nail in my rear tire on my last ride of the season, right in the area where Ride-On says it would have sealed it. Think I'll give it a try.
 
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Old 11-27-2012, 06:59 AM
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Been running it for over a year now...haven't had a puncture but bike rides fine...
 
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I'm putting new skins on my hugger, and am leaning toward run flat. I like the sealing properties that it provides. Thanks for the very timely report.
 
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the cool thing is that it works on both tube and tubeless tires...
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Ya man. I confirmed that before I ordered it. And I just got the email saying they shipped it. Pretty quick service.
 
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I have been using this product for 2 years and I think it works well. I change my own tires and can see for myself that it does not leave a big mes like some people think it leaves. The clean up is minimal in my humble opinion. Thumbs-up here ..!
 
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ordered after I posted this morning, came home from work and got the shipping e mail, fast and easy
 
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Originally Posted by DMetcalf
I have been using this product for 2 years and I think it works well. I change my own tires and can see for myself that it does not leave a big mes like some people think it leaves. The clean up is minimal in my humble opinion. Thumbs-up here ..!
It doesn't effect or corrode the wheels in any way? Aside from the sealant does anyone know how it would compare to Dyna Beads?
 
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I would feel safer with the DK's Dyna Beads, if the Ride On can seal leaks that is an indication that it can, "set up" in the presence of air. Not good in my opinion.
 


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