[hawgwild]

I just replaced both my stock Dunlop tires on my 06’ with Bridgestone’s. The Dunlops had 12,695 miles on them and still had some life in them. Immediately after taking delivery of my Wing I installed a set of chrome wheels from Buckskin (Jack Huddle). As soon as I got home I installed Ride-On Tire Sealant for motorcycles in the tires. Per the Ride-On instructions I used one 8oz. bottle in each tire. When the tech from Everett Power Sports was done changing the tires I asked him if he had seen any corrosion on my wheels. He said no. I asked him if the stuff in the tires looked OK. He asked me what was in them and I told him Ride-On Tire Sealant. The service manager saw me talking to the tech and came out to see what was going on. He and the tech took a closer look at both tires and said that the sealant had evenly coated the inside of both tires and there was no sign of gooping, clumping or anything else unusual. They both agreed that Ride-On appeared to be a usable product. As a side note, I have used Ride-On on both my Harley’s and they have laced wheels that require inner tubes. I have picked up nails/screws in my rear tires several times on the Harley’s and the Ride-On kept the tires from going down flat. Ride-On sealed the inner tubes long enough for me to spot the nail/screw during my routine weekly tire inspections. Before I take the Wing out again I will install my last two bottles of Ride-On and order more.
I know that some have reported problems with Ride-On but that has not been my experience.

 

[azblackbird]

I have used the product for the last 2 years in all my bikes and have never had a problem. It works as advertised, at least for me anyway.

 

[n9frp]

About 8 years, 3 sets of tires, (going on the 4th) using Ride-On, and I have found the same as you.

I'm still looking for what others call a problem.

Until then tho......I'll "Ride-On"

 

[Jchefboyardee]

Other than having to clean the wheels on my GL1500, after having the stuff in them for 18,000 mi. I never had a flat and minimal loss of air, i will install it in my next tire change on the GL1800. It give a sense of security.

 

[notact]

When you do get the problem you'll see what we mean. UGLY what it does to "some" of our wheels.

 

[PunkinDave]

You mean like this?? (NOTE: Don't know what product caused this.. It was a used bike and first tire change)

 

[ElBando]

I've seen shop air that had no moisture filter attached. It would put water along with compressed air in your tires. Maybe that was the cause of the corrosion.

 

[azblackbird]

You mean like this?? (NOTE: Don't know what product caused this.. It was a used bike and first tire change)

That's that SLIME crap. You can tell by the color and the fibers where it has corroded.

Do not run SLIME on aluminum rims! They will corrode!

 

[ElBando]

I agree, that's probably slime. Slime is OK in an ATV or dirt bike when you are stuck in the boonies but not good for a Wing.

 

[hawgwild]

The Ride-On in both my tires was what I would call a light creme color and evenly dispersed around the inside of the tires. The photo has the color that appears to be that of 'Slime' brand.

 

[Fred H.]

<<The following statement is just my own personal opinion. Take it for what it is worth>>

You couldn't pay me to put that stuff in my tires.

 

[hawgwild]

Fred, your opinion is valued by me and I’m sure by a lot of members/readers of this board. I for one will continue to monitor the effects that Ride-On has on both my wheels and tires. If I notice anything out of the ordinary I will immediately stop using the product and provide a follow-up to my initial positive feedback of Ride-On. You, Jon, Lewis to name a few are valued assets to this board and I always look forward to reading any posts that you and the others make. :lol:

 

[Fred H.]

To be real honest, I think it provides you a false sense of security. I have yet to see any liquid sealant that can plug a nail hole, and to make matters worse, it ruins the tire for repair, as when the goop gets into the hole, you then can't plug it, because the plug glue won't bond.

Also, if the leak is small enough that a liquid sealant will plug it, then it probably isn't a large enough leak to cause you a problem if you check your tires every morning like you should. The leaks I worry about are from nails and screws and liquid sealant won't be able to fix those.

I really think you are better off with a $5 sticky rope plug kit and a small compressor that you can run off the battery.

My nightly ritual after every days ride is to spin both front and rear wheels and look for nails. I like to find them at night, cause then I have time to repair them and let the glue bond overnight before I head out in the morning.

 

[hawgwild]

Although I use Ride-On, I do carry 2 different tire plug kits and a 12 volt mini-air compressor. The latest tire plug kit being one called DynaPlug. DynaPlug states that you can use up to 4 plugs in a single hole. Not sure what the effect of Ride-On would make on the DynaPlugs. I guess if all else fails I can just call a tow truck...............and wait.
http://dynaplug.com/

 

[Pigeon Roost]

My experience in using a sticky rope type plug in a tire with Victor brand motorcylce approved sealent was unsuccessful, more or less. The plug sealed the hole. (actually, the sealent did a good job of sealeing the hole, except it was bleeding the tan colored oooze a tiny bit). The plug did not vulcanize to the tire rubber -- no way it could. That tire was pretty well shot anyway so I changed it out as soon as I could, maybe within 1,500 miles or so. The sticky rope plug was just in there by friction fit and pulled out with pliers. I sticky rope plug that is properly placed with generous solvent /glue into a freshened and clean rubber hole becomes part and parcel of teh rubber and will not pullout -- you can break the plug, but the bond seems tougher than the tire rubber.

I think Fred's advice is excellent on this subject. No more sealents for me.

prs

 

[MesquiteBob]

As I've said in the past, RideOn is a little like keeping mayonnaise in the refrigerator to keep elephants out. It must work! I have mayonnaise in my refrig and have never seen an elephant in there.

Now, having said that, I use RideOn in the tires on Skeeter per the recommendation of a number of riders who have used it for years with no bad results - only good reports. Quite a few large truck companies use this product in their big rigs to both help with punctures and supposedly to increase the mileage they get out of their tires. I don't know if either of those so-called "facts" are true or not, but I know my tires don't show much wear at all after 9000 miles. Guess we'll just to have to wait and see.

Mesquite Bob

 

[hawgwild]

Not to keep rehashing this topic to death, but my stock Dunlop tires had 12,695 miles on them using Ride-On. I keep both tires at 41psi and I check the pressure every week or so. There was no obvious sign of cupping on either tire. Those 12,695 miles were 95% freeway miles. I hope that I have just as good of luck with the new Bridgestones.

 

[teepee]

I used it in my tires and it would not stop 2 pinhole size leaks, so I don't see how it would work on anything larger. I won't use it again.

 

[FUSE]

I myself had Ride-On seal a puncture caused by a screw and many folks in my riding club have had success with it in sealing punctures.

I don't run it now just for the fact that I have to pay to have it put in, 20 bucks and then 20 bucks to clean it up when I replace my tires. So for me thats 40 - 80 bucks a year. I have only had one flat tire my whole life riding motorcycles. 10 years in dirt, and now 16 years on the street. I carry stickey ropes and a compressor with me now. Stickey ropes are much cheaper.

 

[LordZarkon]

I used it in my tires and it would not stop 2 pinhole size leaks, so I don't see how it would work on anything larger. I won't use it again.

i chatted with a honcho at ride-on... he told me that on some occasions the hole can be so small the fibers in ride-on cant make it thru the hole
and seal it up......

he said if that happens to make the hole larger so the product can do its job... he said it can handle some decent sized holes...

im running with ride-on and so far so good..... and i also carry sticky ropes and a compressor... just in case 8)