Ride-On

[johnwinslow]

i put new tires on, so i ordered some auto type and like lamonster said, 13 oz in front 18oz in rear, i read the instuctions and it now states that a normal balance should be performed before installing Ride-On. boy there are a lot of posts on all motocycle sites on this stuff. for something that is so simple.
To balance or not to balance … that’s the question!
Inovex Industries recommends that if you are installing Ride-On TPS into new tires, you first dynamically
balance them on a balancer BEFORE you install the Ride-On sealant into the tires. While the tire is on
the balancer and spinning take a close look at the tire. Look for tires that have excessive run-out, or that
are out of round (elliptical). Inovex does NOT recommend installing our sealants in tires that have
structural problems or defects. Using a sealant might accentuate the ride and handling problems inherent
with defective tires.

 

[BajaRon]

i put new tires on, so i ordered some auto type and like lamonster said, 13 oz in front 18oz in rear, i read the instuctions and it now states that a normal balance should be performed before installing Ride-On. boy there are a lot of posts on all motocycle sites on this stuff. for something that is so simple.
To balance or not to balance … that’s the question!
Inovex Industries recommends that if you are installing Ride-On TPS into new tires, you first dynamically
balance them on a balancer BEFORE you install the Ride-On sealant into the tires. While the tire is on
the balancer and spinning take a close look at the tire. Look for tires that have excessive run-out, or that
are out of round (elliptical). Inovex does NOT recommend installing our sealants in tires that have
structural problems or defects. Using a sealant might accentuate the ride and handling problems inherent
with defective tires.

First, you have to factor in the CYA quotient which requires that all possible negatives be exaggerated because they are POTENTIAL issues.

No tire is perfectly round nor will it have a perfectly symetrical interior. If the tire has structural defects from the factory you're in big trouble regardless of wheter or not you add Ride-On.

Structural defects are something that are automatically looked for by the person mounting your tire (if they are doing their job correctly). It is very unlikely that you would allowed to exit the premesis with this kind of deffective tire because of their liablity in the matter.

Yes, it is best to dynamically balance a tire before putting Ride-On in (as you can't do it afterwards). Ride-On can only take care of a certain amount of 'Out-of-Balance' condition. If your OOB exceeds the capability of Ride-On to correct it, you have painted yourself into a corner.

However, the amount of OOB on our Spyder tires is USUALLY well within the capabilities of Ride-On to take care of.

Clear as mud!? Maybe, but chances are you'll be fine with Ride-On alone.

 

[donec]

Years ago Firestone had a deal that when you had your tire balanced they would trim the tread to make the tire perfectly round on your rim and you could feel the difference in the ride. They would press the tire against a grinding wheel and turn it by hand to find the lowest point then spin the balancing machine until the tire was round.

Who is using Ride-on and how do you like it?

 

[BajaRon]

Years ago Firestone had a deal that when you had your tire balanced they would trim the tread to make the tire perfectly round on your rim and you could feel the difference in the ride. They would press the tire against a grinding wheel and turn it by hand to find the lowest point then spin the balancing machine until the tire was round.

Who is using Ride-on and how do you like it?

Yes, that was a great deal! You could get a few thousand miles of wear on your tire before they were even mounted to your car! Fantastic concept!

I use Ride-On without wheel weights (No dynamic balancing). Not that I recommend NOT getting your tires dynamically balanced, just that it's working great for me.

I've never had a puncture since installing Ride-On and my tires are now worn out. So I can't tell you how well they seal. But I have heard from others who have had puncture experience, that Ride-On meets or exceeds their claims.

It also helps your tire run cooler which extends tread life. I think it more than pays for itself.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

I installed Ride-On in my new RT-S about three weeks ago. The right front tires seemed to virbate more than they should but after installing Ride-On my wife noticed the improvement. My dealers tech said he hates this stuff and it should not be used. He said it pools in the tire between rides then causes vibrations until the tire warms up. I never have felt any vibrations at the biggening of a ride. I know slime is not as good as Ride-On and should not be used.:lecturef_smilie:

 

[YumaJim]

Have used it for close to 2 years. No problems. No vibrations.

 

[BajaRon]

I installed Ride-On in my new RT-S about three weeks ago. The right front tires seemed to virbate more than they should but after installing Ride-On my wife noticed the improvement. My dealers tech said he hates this stuff and it should not be used. He said it pools in the tire between rides then causes vibrations until the tire warms up. I never have felt any vibrations at the biggening of a ride. I know slime is not as good as Ride-On and should not be used.:lecturef_smilie:

Is your dealer tech going to come out and fix a flat whenever and whereever you have one? Some of these guys should keep their opinions to themselves.

If you let the Spyder sit for an extended period of time you will get some pooling and a bit of wheel hop until it gets re-distributed again as you ride. But it's not bad. Not nearly as bad as an out of balance tire or a flat.

Slime is not a good idea for anything that travels any speed at all. Lawnmowers and dollies are slime candidates.