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Old May 1, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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When wheels with spoke are balanced are they supposed to use the weights that stick on the flat part of the rim? Or is there another method?
 
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Weights or something like Dyna Beads
 
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Stick on's will work but the weights that fit over the spoke (actually the spoke ferrule) look a lot cleaner.
 
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I don't use ugly weights, RIDE-ON!
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we only use dyna beads... super clean and work great
 
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We use Dyna beads inside the tube. They work great on my rides. No need for an ugly wheel weight on the rim or spoke either.
 
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I never balance Harley wheels......quite often remove the weights to stop tank-slappers occuring though....
 
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