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Ride-on tire sealant

Gumbeau

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I am new to the Spyder community. I saw a video about the Ride-on product. I have two questions, does it really work as a sealant, and does it really serve to balance my tires? Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
 
I am new to the Spyder community. I saw a video about the Ride-on product. I have two questions, does it really work as a sealant, and does it really serve to balance my tires? Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

I like it / it works
 
Ride On

I put it in all three tires and am very happy with it. If it saves me having a flat it is worth every penny. I still carry my tire plug kit and 12v compressor in case someone else has a flat.
 
I have used ride on for years. I have found objects embedded in tires when they finally wore out that would have caused flats without the ride on.
 
What kind of mess is caused when changing tires ?

The tech that changed out my last tires said that the gel pretty much stayed in the tire. I did give him a heads up that it was there, but I haven't always done that in the past but no shop has ever voiced any displeasure because of that.

I have ridden out having a rear tire go flat suddenly a couple of times. It is not a fun ride so anything I will use anything that will keep me from going through that again. Cleaning up gel from a tire change is a lot easier than healing up from injuries caused by the bike going down.
 
I used the MC version misty recently because that was what was really available. I wouldn't have a problem with using the auto stuff in the Spyder.
 
I believe a few have contacted the company and they rep had stated that the automotive version should be used but I would call them and make sure.
 
I believe a few have contacted the company and they rep had stated that the automotive version should be used but I would call them and make sure.

:agree: that is what the company tech told me to use. The only side effect that I have is that when the Spyder is not used for a few days the sealant settles to the bottom of the tire. It then takes a few miles for it to rebalance. Overall I like it and if it keeps me from having a flat that is a big plus.
 
Motorcycle shop near me will install the rear tire for me but can't balance it for 1 reason or another. Can i add this stuff through the valve stem to balance the tire? cheaper alternative?
 
Are there any downsides to using this product?

The only downside I found is when you take it out to get the gel distributed it feels like you are riding with bricks. But the gel gets distributed fairly soon and I've had only smooth riding after that.

Motorcycle shop near me will install the rear tire for me but can't balance it for 1 reason or another. Can i add this stuff through the valve stem to balance the tire? cheaper alternative?

It is added through the valve stem. Some use it as the only means of balancing, and if you go to the website I believe that they claim it balances your tires. Ride On is not necessarily cheap, but if you search the forum you may find a discount code if ordered online.
 
If your tires are already balanced do you pull the weights off when you add the Ride-On?? I just had new tires put on my Victory and the front tire has a little vibration in it. The rear tire is good and the tires on the Spyder ride smooth as well but I want to add Ride for the sealing ability.
 
If your tires are already balanced do you pull the weights off when you add the Ride-On?? I just had new tires put on my Victory and the front tire has a little vibration in it. The rear tire is good and the tires on the Spyder ride smooth as well but I want to add Ride for the sealing ability.

No... you do not pull the existing weights off.

Ride-On balanced my tires when the Service Dept. couldn't. I highly recommend it.
 
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