Ride On Tire Sealant

[americanbadass]

Thank you. I'll wait for your results & in the meantime I'll keep studying the "literature". At 30 to 40 degrees at this end, I'm in no rush. Today, however we had a 53 degree "heat wave" and I squeezed in a 100 mile "ride to nowhere".

We are still in the teens and single digits at night-so it might be 4-5 weeks before I install this goo. I will post my results when I do!

[87Trike1200]

Did a little more research on "Ride On". Looks like a 130/70-18 front tire uses 8 ozs and a 225/70-15 (typical rear ?) uses 15 ozs each. That's 8+15+15=38 ozs. This stuff comes in 8 oz bottles, so it looks like you need 5 - 8 oz bottles. Order accordingly. (Rear Chart) (Front Chart -scroll down)

[bikerbillone]

As the OP, I'm sure glad to get these comments. I bought Ride On specifically for my trike install, I thought it was security on the road from the dreaded flat tire syndrome. I was discouraged by my installer, goopy mess, might corrode wheels, etc. However, the instructions say no prob with Ride On in that regard.
So, the comments of actual users have reinforced why I bought it in the first place. Thanks Team TrikeTalk.

[bikerbillone]

A friend, Harley rider forever, says all new Harley m/c tires have the Ride On in the tires. Can anyone confirm that?

[GARYD]

I'd have to say that's ridiculous.
If it was true Harley would be singing the praises of it and bragging how they're installing it in all their bikes.
I'm leary of it or anything you put inside your tires, but you can't argue with the many people that actually do use it.

I'm just wondering how many tire mfg's are OK with any of these tire inserting products?

The only thing I thought of when I read the it seals punctures is will you get more tire damage from the object that punctured the tire since that object would probably stay in the tire for who knows how long?
Now I know you're suppose to check your tires often, but to be honest, how many riders really do? I admit I don't check my tires unless they look flat and then I only check the psi. You could end up with hundreds(exaggerating) of punctures and not know it. Just a thought.

Save the wave

[rhino 2]

A friend, Harley rider forever, says all new Harley m/c tires have the Ride On in the tires. Can anyone confirm that?

Would doubt that, Could be that your friends particular dealer puts it in for a few extra $$$$$, Not there's anything wrong with that.

[87Trike1200]

...The only thing I thought of when I read the it seals punctures is will you get more tire damage from the object that punctured the tire since that object would probably stay in the tire for who knows how long?... ...You could end up with hundreds(exaggerating) of punctures and not know it.

That's good "food for thought". I hadn't really thought about it that way before. Is it better to have a flat, and do something about it OR have one or more punctures, not go flat, but continue to ride around with various debris imbedded in the tire and not even know it? Mmmmm... Which is worse? Flats suck, but maybe I'll stick with the beads...

[GARYD]

I checked their website and it does looks like a miracle product.
I think I'll stick with the Centramatic balancer and a good old fashioned tire repair kit with an engine air pump adaptor.

Too bad for 2007, 2008 or 2010 Goldwing owners.

No one answered the question about the stuff gumming up a tire gage. I know it's water soluble, but do you want to keep cleaning your gage all the time?
Still don't know what tire mfg's think other then a few that said maybe it won't affect warranty. Dunlop wasn't one of them.

[americanbadass]

Many good points have been brought up on this thread. I think the practicallity out weighs the skepticism IMO (dam I hate using big words-cause I misspell em).
One point that cannot be overlooked, is the puncture protection on long trips. Say you are 300 miles or so away from home, you get a flat and are screwed. That flat could end up costing you hundreds of dollars, risking damage to your trike. This is why I will put this product in my tires.

[Gorilla]

NO it does not gum up the tire gauge. I've had it in my tires for 10K.

[vstrommer]

Is there any Stallion owners using this sealant? lurk

[keepinon]

NO it does not gum up the tire gauge. I've had it in my tires for 10K.

That's been my experience also. And, when changing a tire that has Ride-on in it, you will see that the product adheres to the center of the tire, it doesn't slosh around like a Slime type stop-leak.

[GARYD]

badass, if I'm 300 miles or 1000 miles and I have a flat, I just break out the good old tire repair plug kit and fix it. Takes maybe 15/20 minutes and I'm on my way. My brother-in-law had a rear tire go flat up in Canada about 8 years ago. No one but me had a repair kit(I couldn't believe that).
I said "Finally, after carrying this repair kit for 10 years, I finally get to use it." We patched it and he rode on it for the next 2 years(I wouldn't have).

I probably would buy this Ride On if I hadn't already bought a wheel balancer and didn't have a tire repair kit. But being a kinda lazy person, I'm not going to get on my knees and check all the tires for nails/screws etc. every time I ride my bike. Just not going to happen. You would pretty much have to do that if you use Ride On. Wouldn't you?

I hate to say this because I'll probably get one now, but in my 53 years of riding, I've never gotten a flat. A lot in my car but not on any of my bikes.

[Rsw]

badass, if I'm 300 miles or 1000 miles and I have a flat, I just break out the good old tire repair plug kit and fix it. Takes maybe 15/20 minutes and I'm on my way. My brother-in-law had a rear tire go flat up in Canada about 8 years ago. No one but me had a repair kit(I couldn't believe that).
I said "Finally, after carrying this repair kit for 10 years, I finally get to use it." We patched it and he rode on it for the next 2 years(I wouldn't have).

I probably would buy this Ride On if I hadn't already bought a wheel balancer and didn't have a tire repair kit. But being a kinda lazy person, I'm not going to get on my knees and check all the tires for nails/screws etc. every time I ride my bike. Just not going to happen. You would pretty much have to do that if you use Ride On. Wouldn't you?

I hate to say this because I'll probably get one now, but in my 53 years of riding, I've never gotten a flat. A lot in my car but not on any of my bikes.

You do know a tire plug is just a temporary repair and should just be used long enough to get to a qualified repair shop. Without repairing your tire from the inside you take a chance of the tire separating or the hole ripping bigger. It wouldn’t be good to be in the middle of a turn and your plug lets go.

[americanbadass]

I understand where you are coming from Gary. Most of us aren't as prepared as you. In 25 years of riding, I have only seen 2 flats with people I have been riding with. I have never had one(knock on wood). Both instances were on trips and out in the boonies, ended up costing a bunch of dough. I still think the benefits of RideOn outweigh the expense of using it. Kinda like a cheap insurance policy and a smoother ride.

[Rsw]

Also plugs will void the warranty from most tire manufactures.

[Gorilla]

We have it in my wife's Stallion. No issues. I don't worry about the nails unless I see one. But have not yet in almost 10k.

[GARYD]

I think just about everybody knows a plug is temporary. Like I said earlier, I've never gotten a flat, but I was able to help my brother-n-law waaaay out in the Canadian boonies.

badass, now we're both going to get a flat.
It took me many years to get this prepared.
Rsw, I still haven't seen the policies from tire mfgs on their warranty for RideOn other then the Ride on website saying that they say it may affect the warranty. So I believe both camps may have some worry about warrantys.

[Rsw]

I think just about everybody knows a plug is temporary. Like I said earlier, I've never gotten a flat, but I was able to help my brother-n-law waaaay out in the Canadian boonies.

badass, now we're both going to get a flat.
It took me many years to get this prepared.
Rsw, I still haven't seen the policies from tire mfgs on their warranty for RideOn other then the Ride on website saying that they say it may affect the warranty. So I believe both camps may have some worry about warrantys.

Don't get me wrong, I carry a plug kit also. 6 years working at a tire shop, I seen things in tires you wouldn't believe. Just as long as people know it's a temporary fix and will cause more trouble later in the tires life. I would say about a 1/4 of the tires that had broken belts had a plug right in the middle of the separation. I can see this happening with Ride On also as it will still let moisture in the hole. We used a patch with a plug on it. Sealed the hole both on the inside and the outside.

[GARYD]

Rsw, like I said , my brother-n-law rode on his for a couple years after we plugged it. I would replace mine if I ever did get a flat. After all tires are the main thing between you and certain pain or death.

I can just imagine the things you saw. The strangest thing I ever had that caused a flat in my car was a car antenna that speared the lower side wall on my VW bug many years ago. It didn't even have a sharp point and was about 10" long.