Ride On Tire Sealant

[bikerbillone]

I bought this product, now I'm apprehensive about putting it in my trike tires. Anyone had experience with this product?

 

[Lakeman]

I have not used it but was told that it is a mess when you need to change tires. I also wonder about getting it in my tire gauge when checking pressure. Also don't know if it will effect the tire balance. I carry a tire pug kit and a mini air compressor.

 

[rmrc51]

I've read that not only does it cause a mess when you have to replace the tire, but if you have a TPMS it supposedly screws up the internal sensor.

 

[Rosy]

Don't do it, your dealer will hate fot it!

Rosy
From NH

 

[GARYD]

Lakeman, ThumbUp

rmrc51, I believe I read on one my car forums that there is a certain brand tire sealant that is compatible with TPMS.

Rosy, ThumbUp

I also read somewhere some are highly explosive. :Shrug:

 

[ttanthony]

A few years back I was on a trip to North Carolina and had a flat on the back of my Ultra at about 75 mph. it was very interesting. Once I finally got the bike stop, I realize I had three cuts in the rear tire. The bike was loaded for a week trip. I sat on the side of the road while a friend that was on the trip ran to a gas station that sold that green slim and he had a mini compressor. It work fine was able to continue on to the hotel and the next day I rode about 150 more miles till I go to a Harley dealer that had a tire for my bike. I was grateful for the product and it did not ruin the trip, but you are right the inside of the tire was a mess. This did not matter to me as I put a new tire on anyway.

 

[Bill Reber]

Slim is the only one I would use as a tempory measure and only if my plug kit did not work for some reason.

 

[rhino 2]

No horse in this race.
First , The OP Was asking about Ride On Tire Sealant. not ''Slime''
It Doesn't, ruin tires, explode, is compatible with TPMS, It will balance tires It won't make a mess' As a matter of fact when you change tires, you can remove it and use it in the new tire.

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks, Rhino, your response gives me hope. I bought the stuff after reading all the information. Guess some of it is just "feel good" info, but sure looks good on the report.

 

[Gorilla]

I have it in my 2 trikes. Have not had to change the tires yet but the ride is super smooth. I have spilled some and it is water soluble and cleaned up easily.

 

[americanbadass]

What is the product name? I am considering beads-but this stuff sounds like it does the balancing as well as gives protection? ThanksThumbUp

 

[Gorilla]

it's called "RIDE ON"

 

[americanbadass]

it's called "RIDE ON"

Thanks Gorilla. I guess I had my head in my ass, I missed it in the title of the thread-duuuhhhh!sleep:gah:

 

[keepinon]

I have Ride-on in my trike & both motorcycles. I love the stuff. I've never had a flat since I've been running it, tho it's possible 'cause it only coats the middle of the tire. The balancing is superb. With the beads, there's always the first little distance until the beads get positioned. Once the ride-on is positioned, it pretty much stays in place, so it's a smoother ride from the start.

I've been using it for a couple years now, & consider it one of the best additions I've added. And when changing tires, the rims wash right up with a garden hose, no residue.

They make a motorcycle & auto formula. I have the motorcycle formula in all mine, even the rear of the trike. The auto stuff is a little thinner, but I have a riding buddy uses it in his two bikes (It is slightly cheaper) with no problems, and says it works the same.

The only drawback is cost, @ about $14 a bottle. But I change my own tires, so it saves me the cost of having them balanced.

 

[87Trike1200]

Bummer - this thread is about a week late for me. Just spent $36 (inc. ship) on "Counteract" beads. That's for the 3 wheel "Trike kit". They just arrived - haven't install them yet. Oh well... :Shrug:

 

[americanbadass]

Bummer - this thread is about a week late for me. Just spent $36 (inc. ship) on "Counteract" beads. That's for the 3 wheel "Trike kit". They just arrived - haven't install them yet. Oh well... :Shrug:

Ya...I was going to buy the beads last week, got busy and forgot to order. I saw this thread yesterday, and found the RIDEON on ebay for 39.95/free shipping for three bottles. Ordered them.
Maybe you could send them back, people change their minds all the time!

 

[87Trike1200]

I know ZERO about Ride On. Do you just use 1 bottle per tire? Does it matter that the rears have more surface area to cover than the front? Will you be installing it soon after it arrives? Maybe I could "stretch out" my possible return 'till after you try out your "new juice" and wait to hear what you think. Thanks.

 

[americanbadass]

I know ZERO about Ride On. Do you just use 1 bottle per tire? Does it matter that the rears have more surface area to cover than the front? Will you be installing it soon after it arrives? Maybe I could "stretch out" my possible return 'till after you try out your "new juice" and wait to hear what you think. Thanks.

I will probably wait until a day I can ride 5 miles to evenly distribute the gel thru the tires. My understanding is that a bottle per tire will work. If you go to ebay-search RideOn tire sealant, they have a whole bunch of sellers that have instructions in their descriptions. Also read the comments posted in this thread, there are some informative ones.

 

[jtilmon]

I agree with Rhino, "Ride On" is a good product, my tire dealer for motorcycles and vehicle tires rides and owns two touring motorcycles and he runs Ride on in his bikes and private vehicles. He said that he has had a screw stick in his tire on a trip and it never lost air. I have it in my front tire of trike and it rolls very smooth, and am planning on installing it in the rear tires as soon as the weather breaks and can install and ride a few miles. I know guys who run it in MC tires and do not balance them, they let the Ride On do the balancing.
Need to check Ride On website for amount to install in tires, it takes more for rear than the front MC tire.
Good luck with the product, and don't be afraid to use it.

 

[87Trike1200]

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". :Excited:

 

[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". :Excited:

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. :Shrug: Just a thought.

Save the wave :wave4:

 

[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. ThumbUp

 

[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? :Shrug: 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.