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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Do bikes require the Filtered Valve Cores like it does for cars ?
 
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Do bikes require the Filtered Valve Cores like it does for cars ?
Will work either way.
 
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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For those that want more info on Dyna Beads and how they work and are installed; try this site.

Lots of good info here.
 
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by cHarley
For those that want more info on Dyna Beads and how they work and are installed; try this site.

Lots of good info here.
WOW!!! great site cHarley....only $15 for (2) 2oz bags incl. the applicator. looks easy enough. i think i'll try it since i have tried everything else to get rid of my frt wheel wobble.

p.s. cHarley, U gonna go in the ride on Sept 12th with us?
 
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by screamn_eagle
WOW!!! great site cHarley....only $15 for (2) 2oz bags incl. the applicator. looks easy enough. i think i'll try it since i have tried everything else to get rid of my frt wheel wobble.

p.s. cHarley, U gonna go in the ride on Sept 12th with us?
Be sure and check the Dealer Locator tab on their web site as you can often find a local dealer that will sell you the beads for about $3.00 an oz. The prices, if you order them from the Web aren't bad, but almost everyone wants another $7.00 for shipping. Once you have the applicator bottle, just buy the beads in bulk locally.

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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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I've been using Dyna Beads in my bikes and other vehicles (both tube and tubeless tires) for a long time, and they work great...

Far as I'm concerned wheel weights are a thing of the past.

Another thing is that when using 'wheel weights' to balance a tire they might need to be rebalanced after a few thousand miles due to normal wear of the tire tread.

When using Dyna Beads the tire stays 'in balance' for the life of the tire/tread.

I normally use 1.5 ounces in smaller front bike tires, and 2.5 ounces in the rear tires.

Using a little more of the beads than necessary is better than using too few.

Anyway, the Dyna Beads are a very good product.


 
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At 60-65 MPH where the Harley shakes would normally begin
I have the standard lead weights I don't experience any shake on either of my Harleys.
 
Old Sep 5, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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I have the standard lead weights I don't experience any shake on either of my Harleys.
I addressed this already and it's still not a good enough reason to not ditch the lead weights in favor of Dyna Beads. You can't come up with any benefit of lead weights over Dyna Beads.
 
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Glad you like the Dyna beads but I'll pass, thanks.
 
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It's an easy 5 minute install per tire, but....

I'd be somewhat concerned using them with sealed spoked wheels. I'd think they'd act like a bead blaster and remove the sealant, leading to catastrophic air loss at speed.
 



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