"Ride on" tire sealant

[Midnight]

I am about to replace both my tires with Avon Venoms. I have seen in different threads that some are using "Ride on" tire sealant. It appears to me that it could prevent an accident or at minimum prevent one from being stranded if the tire went down quickly. Has anyone had an experience with this product? Good or bad. Would you recommend it? Is it available at any stores or do you have to buy on line?

Lots of questions I know. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks JR

[Eck]

Well you are sort of asking a loaded question,,

something on the same order as: Do you prefer HANEs or Fruit of the Loom...

Some folks wont go for a ride at all until they have RIDE ON in thier tires.

Some here dont use anything.

I have used ride on and in my opinion, it does give one a better sence of security in that you feel you have a little more "edge" if your tire was to get a small puncture.

Now this puncture must be within the center line of the tire, or very little to one side or the other of the center line, for it to really work.

I have since then replaced those tires (3) times now with new tires and I have not used Ride On in any of my new replacement tires.

This is by choice and not because there was anything wrong with RIDE ON, or that I do not believe in it.

And by the way........ I prefer Hanes...........

[Tom]

On Christmas day one of our members called me from a town close by needing help.He had a flat tire and wanted to know if anyone close repaired tires,well since it was Christmas day an obvious no but I offered my trailer(he had family with a truck there) and then I thought hey I have a few bottles of ride on in my garage so I asked where the leak was coming from and he replied the center of the tire it looks like a thorn in it.I went to help him and took the ride on.It fixed the flat and he was able to get back to Houston without loosing any air. I use it in my tires and although it is a great product(IMHO) I still look at my tires every time I ride and if I ever find a nail or whatever I will replace the tire ASAP.

[GeorgeS]

One fellow, took off his rear wheel to have tire replaced. At dealer, they screwed several sheet metal screws into the old tire before removeing from the rim.

 

Verdict was, it was still holding Air. !!

 

I had a front puncture by a rock early last year. New tire. Ride on in it.

About 2 months later I noticed the pressure was down to about 15 lb. after being parked in garage for 2 months. I found the puncture, and replaced the tire.

 

The stuff worked for me. Nuff Said. I buy it by the case now, and put in all my MC tires !!

[wild hair 39]

been using ride-on,for will over 100,000 mils now,had to replace a tire up in MI 07[tire wore out] found 5 nails in the old tire,still had 35# press in it

now it's hinda like american express,DON'T LEAVE HOME WITH OUT IT

[Midnight]

Thanks for all of the info on the "Ride on".

A couple more questions. Has anyone had a problem cleaning the inside of the rim and bead when doing a tire change after using ride on? I read somewhere that someone had a problem as the ride on got all over the inside of the rim and it ended up being quite a chore getting it clean when replacing the tire.

Also. Is this stuff sold anywhere other than on line.

 

Thanks again. JR

[Tom]

I havnt had any problem cleaning it out..Just use sopy water and wipe it clean. The "Slime" product is messy cleaning it from wheels in my tractor. Online is the only place I know to get it.

[Guest Swifty]

Well you are sort of asking a loaded question,,

something on the same order as: Do you prefer HANEs or Fruit of the Loom...

And by the way........ I prefer Hanes...........

I think that in this thread the question would be more appropriately put by asking:

Do you prefer Hanes or au naturel?

[CMIKE]

But what if you have a wreck...They will know you have none on?

[jburrell]

IS is a personal choice but for me I decided to use it when I saw one of its uses on TV.

I was watching a sports channel when they brought on "Ice Racing" with motorcycles. These guys were racing at 90,ph on the lake. How were they doing that you ask?

The put "Ride On" in the front and back tire then they took a screwgun and put screws intheir tires 4 across and completely around both tires. Now this look really stupid until you realise that the "Ride On" was keeping them from getting flats AND it was allowing the screws to provide traction on the ice. The 2 center screws were longer that the 2 outer screws and all 4 were sheet metal screws that we all use. The alos showed how they could lose a screw or 2 while racing and not have to worry about a flat.

I figured that if they could race on tires with about 200 screws in them they perhaps this stuff would help me if I was riding and got a nail or screw in my tire. It will not help with a "blow out" nor will it help if get a nail etc int he sidewalls or hit an edge and cause the tire to lose its hold on the rim. I do also keep a tire repair kit along just in case but mostly because I already had it.

Just my 2c

[wild hair 39]

let that stuff dry on the reem,and it is like concrate to get off,DON'T ASK ME HOW I KNOW:detective:

[Sylvester]

But does it balance the tire, like the ad states?

Since I will be installing two new tires soon, I am torn between Dyna Beads and Ride On.

 

[OB-1]

I've used Green Slime in my MC tires for quite a while now. It does appear to balance the tires and I've had no problems with this stuff. I can't say that it has prevented any flats because I've been lucky in past 32,000 miles of riding and not had any tire punctures that I know of. The Green Slime does stay liquid and makes things a bit messy when changing tires, but it wipes up with little effort, it just seems to go everywhere.

[Sylvester]

I've used Green Slime in my MC tires for quite a while now. It does appear to balance the tires and I've had no problems with this stuff. I can't say that it has prevented any flats because I've been lucky in past 32,000 miles of riding and not had any tire punctures that I know of. The Green Slime does stay liquid and makes things a bit messy when changing tires, but it wipes up with little effort, it just seems to go everywhere.

 

I need something that balances first and seals second. The dyna beads are well spoken of and balance very well when used properly. I have 116,000 miles with no punctures, so I don't have the urgency to use a sealer, but if it works well as a balancer (with no wheel weights) then that is a plus.

 

[atlm]

I am torn between Dyna Beads and Ride On.

 

Motorcycle Consumer News tested Dyna Beads a while back and found they did not balance tires as claimed. In this month's issue, in the letters section, someone asked about them again, and they restated their findings that they don't work, and not to waste your money.

 

MCN is one of the very few rags that is completely unbiased, as they don't have to cater to any advertisers.

 

just my 2 cents, and theirs

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

Motorcycle Consumer News tested Dyna Beads a while back and found they did not balance tires as claimed. In this month's issue, in the letters section, someone asked about them again, and they restated their findings that they don't work, and not to waste your money.

 

MCN is one of the very few rags that is completely unbiased, as they don't have to cater to any advertisers.

 

just my 2 cents, and theirs

 

 

Hmm.

I have Dyna Beads in my VTX and it is definatly smoother than when it had the weights on it. When the RSV is due tires, I'll put Dyna Beads in it also.

I know lots of people with the same findings as me.

[1BigDog]

Thanks for all of the info on the "Ride on".

A couple more questions. Has anyone had a problem cleaning the inside of the rim and bead when doing a tire change after using ride on? I read somewhere that someone had a problem as the ride on got all over the inside of the rim and it ended up being quite a chore getting it clean when replacing the tire.

Also. Is this stuff sold anywhere other than on line.

 

Thanks again. JR

 

That was probably one of my posts. I have been using ride-on for years with no real complaints. However, I strongly recommend that you clean up the rim during tire changes. I went through 3 sets of tires without cleaning the inside of the rims and ride-on does get hard over time and develop a residue. Apparently the bead area developed corrosion and was allowing air leaks. The ride-on did its job and followed the path of the air into the bead area, making the bead area extra dirty. I had to use acetone and a scotchbrite type wheel on a drill to clean out the area. It does work great with a nail in it. I removed a nail from a fairly new Avon at 1000k and at 13k I replaced the tire with no issues in between. I say go for it.

 

Havent seen it in stores but try www.ride-on.com

 

I think at one time they offered us a discount. Its worth a shot.