Ride On Tire Balancer Sealant

[American]

I used Ride On tire balancer/sealant on my 2016 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited Low with Michelin Commander II tires and was getting great tire wear and longevity from the tires. I traded that bike for the Star Venture.

 

Ride On says it is compatible with TPMS sensors but not to use it if the sensor pot is not sealed.

 

Does anyone know if the Star Venture TPMS sensor pot is sealed and if using Ride On is ok?

 

I have also contacted CentraMatic about a set of wheel balancers for the Star Venture, they emailed me back that they would forward to manufacturing which likely means I will not hear any more from them.

 

I had CentraMatic balancers on my 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour and really liked them.

[vzuden]

Have you considered balance beads? I have been using (and reusing) the Counteract brand. They last longer than Dynabeads. I believe it’s because they are glass but it’s been a while since I read up on them.

[American]

Have you considered balance beads? I have been using (and reusing) the Counteract brand. They last longer than Dynabeads. I believe it’s because they are glass but it’s been a while since I read up on them.

 

I used the Dyna Beads once, it was a nightmare when I changed the tires, hundreds of tiny beads all over the garage floor. I have my own No-Mar tire changing machine.

 

I like the Ride On because works on the same principle as Dyna Beads but goes two stops further with no spilling of the beads when you change the tires and it is also a tire sealant.

 

If I have my way I would just like a set of CentraMatic balancers, those were great on my Victory Cross Country Tour. I did like the Ride On on my Harley Ultra Limited Low.

[djh3]

Easy to get beads out. I use the vacuum. Got one of those shark jobs. Break bead, tilt bead and suck them up. Can holds them no beads on floor. I gave up trying to get them buggers thru the valve core hole also. I just seat the bead, break down one side and pour them in. Then it is fairly easy to seat just one bead.

[vzuden]

I use a hole saw in the middle of the tread. Turn hole to the bottom and “drain” them into a pan. Then break the beads

[djh3]

I use a hole saw in the middle of the tread. Turn hole to the bottom and “drain” them into a pan. Then break the beads

 

Yup that would work to. Being your changing out anyways. I usually can reuse the beads a couple times before I think I have lost enough to matter.