Rando
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A few months ago, I decided to install Ride-On in both of our Spyders. I had some vibration issues and after a couple of emails and phone calls to the folks at Ride-On, I removed the wheel weights on both Spyders. I continued to have issues, mainly at highway speeds. Since most of my driving is to and from work on side roads (max speed 50 mph) I didn't think anymore about it.
When we decided to make the trip to Chicago, the vibration was so bad I thought the front fenders were going to break off! I asked my wife if she was experiencing any vibration and she said it was very smooth at all speeds.
When we got back home, I took hers for a ryde and couldn't believe the difference compared to mine. I took my wheels off and decided to have the Ride-On removed and wheels rebalanced. I took them to a local tire store (big mistake!), explained what I had and what I wanted done. "No problem", they told me. A bit later the manager came over to me and said he had good news and some bad news. They got the Ride-On removed however they gouged all three spokes on one of the rims. Of course I was livid! The manager said to bring in a receipt and he would reimburse me for the rim.
I called a couple of dealers and was shocked to find out that the cost of 1 stock rim was over $200.00! I checked Ebay and found a brand new set of the custom black rims for $389.18, shipping included. I always liked the looks of the custom rims so I ordered them. 2 days later they arrived!
I took the receipt to the local tire dealer and true to his word, he paid me $194.59. Now here is where the story takes a turn. I took the old tires and the new rims to a local motorcycle shop to have the tires swapped over. Before I did that, I asked him to check the balance on my old rims/tires to see how far out of balance they were. It was then the source of all my troubles was discovered: both rims were bent/out of round!
I have no idea how long they were that way. I don't recall ever hitting anything or running over anything that might have caused it. Like I said, most of my driving prior to Chicago has been on side roads at speeds at or below 50 mph. It could have been a manufacturing defect and has been that way since I picked it up.
I now have a totally different Spyder that rydes as smooth as glass at all speeds! :2thumbs:
Oh, I forgot to mention. I ordered more Ride-On for my new rims/tires. In addition, I have a new issue. My wife wants the same rims for her Spyder!:shemademe_smilie:
When we decided to make the trip to Chicago, the vibration was so bad I thought the front fenders were going to break off! I asked my wife if she was experiencing any vibration and she said it was very smooth at all speeds.
When we got back home, I took hers for a ryde and couldn't believe the difference compared to mine. I took my wheels off and decided to have the Ride-On removed and wheels rebalanced. I took them to a local tire store (big mistake!), explained what I had and what I wanted done. "No problem", they told me. A bit later the manager came over to me and said he had good news and some bad news. They got the Ride-On removed however they gouged all three spokes on one of the rims. Of course I was livid! The manager said to bring in a receipt and he would reimburse me for the rim.
I called a couple of dealers and was shocked to find out that the cost of 1 stock rim was over $200.00! I checked Ebay and found a brand new set of the custom black rims for $389.18, shipping included. I always liked the looks of the custom rims so I ordered them. 2 days later they arrived!
I took the receipt to the local tire dealer and true to his word, he paid me $194.59. Now here is where the story takes a turn. I took the old tires and the new rims to a local motorcycle shop to have the tires swapped over. Before I did that, I asked him to check the balance on my old rims/tires to see how far out of balance they were. It was then the source of all my troubles was discovered: both rims were bent/out of round!
I have no idea how long they were that way. I don't recall ever hitting anything or running over anything that might have caused it. Like I said, most of my driving prior to Chicago has been on side roads at speeds at or below 50 mph. It could have been a manufacturing defect and has been that way since I picked it up.
I now have a totally different Spyder that rydes as smooth as glass at all speeds! :2thumbs:
Oh, I forgot to mention. I ordered more Ride-On for my new rims/tires. In addition, I have a new issue. My wife wants the same rims for her Spyder!:shemademe_smilie:
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