The wheel's off the bike. A closer look does reveal a tube, so at least I won't have to worry (as much) about a sudden flat at 100 mph. I'll get a new tube and add the Ride-On sealant to it, and the rear. I'm not looking forward to applying it. The Kawasaki mechanics applied tyre sealant to my KLX250 when I bought it. They told me it was extremely difficult and took an age to complete.
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Hi everyone,
As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.
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Johnrg
Husqvarna
Pro Class
My local KTM/Honda, etc.. dealer cariies Ride-On and I simply rode in and within 5-10 minutes they pump it in both tires and away I go. No muss, no fuss. One of the owners uses it as he stated in desert racing he's better off with higher pressures and Ride-On than low pressures and pinch flats or a Tubliss that burps itself flat.
As simple as... http://www.ride-on.com/images/stories/pdf/InstallationInstructions-DrumPump.pdf
As simple as... http://www.ride-on.com/images/stories/pdf/InstallationInstructions-DrumPump.pdf
RidingDonkeys
Husqvarna
Pro Class
Ride-on is a relatively simple process. I can't imagine a dealership having trouble with it.
I've decided to install Ride-On myself. I do not have any special pump for the task, only the connecting tube supplied with the product. Without a pump I expect it will be difficult. The Kawasaki mechanics didn't use a pump.
How much should I put into each tyre? Apparently, for the TR, the standard quantity to go into the front tyre is 4 oz for regular use; 6 oz for heavy use (such as motocross). For the rear it is 7 oz and 10 oz, respectively.
Although I'm tempted to put the larger quantities - for heavy use and thus extra protection (?) - into the tyres, the paperwork that came with Ride-On states that with the heavy use amount inserted the bike should have its upper speed limited (to 75 mph, if I remember correctly).
How much was put into your tyres? Any thoughts on this?
Johnrg
Husqvarna
Pro Class
I think they put in 8oz. I think I saw a lesser amount for the front and more in back but it really is up to you. If I had the bottles and no dealer I'de just raise the wheel and hold it at 4 or 8 o'clock, pulll valve core and load them up. The pump is really so dealers can fill a pressurized tire and meter the amount used I think.