General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Balancing Beads

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 09:48 AM
  #1  
Beachman's Avatar
Beachman
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Default Balancing Beads

Has anyone used balancing beads? If so what are the pros and cons.
 
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:18 AM
  #2  
golfblues's Avatar
golfblues
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,741
Likes: 1,599
From: Danbury CT
Default

Cons are putting the in if the tire is mounted. It takes a little time but once you get the knack it's easier. Pros, they seem to work & no ugly weights.
 

Last edited by golfblues; Dec 17, 2009 at 10:59 AM.
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:21 AM
  #3  
arnold's Avatar
arnold
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 883
Likes: 2
From: Irving-Texas
Default

I use them, wont go back to weights, they rock. try them you will be impressed, I have them in my 2nd set of tires I don't really understand the centrifugal force application on tires but the proof is in the pudding, they are outstanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq263AYgyYg
 

Last edited by arnold; Dec 17, 2009 at 10:28 AM.
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:53 AM
  #4  
cHarley's Avatar
cHarley
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 16,320
Likes: 306
From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 12:15 PM
  #5  
cadman311's Avatar
cadman311
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,892
Likes: 2
From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
Default

Trucker have use equal for years for there tire problems.

"EQUAL is a dry polymer that can be injected into tires directly through the valve stem. Once inside the tire cavity, the EQUAL granules are forced across the tread width and around the circumference of the tire, responding to force variations caused by non-uniformities within the tire, the road and even the load. EQUAL repositions as the load and speed change to maintain a vibration-free, stable footprint.

The improvement will be obvious the first time you get behind the wheel. You'll feel less shimmy, bouncing and overall vibration. The ride is smooth, comfortable and stable.

Equally as important as a better ride is a better bottom line. EQUAL saves you money. Period. Even tire wear means thousands of extra miles on each and every tire. Less shimmy means fewer alignments and fewer component and maintenance problems caused by vibration. And a one-time installation of EQUAL means you'll never have to pay to re-balance the tire again.

EQUAL gives you Immediate and Long Term Results. Try it on one truck. Drive it for a day and you'll immediately feel how well it works. Drive it for a while and you'll see how dramatically it reduces tire wear. When you see how well it works you'll never mount another tire without EQUAL."
 
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:34 PM
  #6  
Beachman's Avatar
Beachman
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks for all the info. I'm going to give them a try when I get the new rims.
 
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:39 PM
  #7  
Brooklyn Devil Dog's Avatar
Brooklyn Devil Dog
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 696
Likes: 1
From: NYC
Default

I started a whole thread on this during the summer when I put them in my wheels. Dyna beads work! Case closed.
 
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:48 PM
  #8  
schumacher's Avatar
schumacher
Club Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 30,914
Likes: 16
From: Springfield, Ohio
Default

I knew this girl once that............oh this is something else
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 01:58 PM
  #9  
cadman311's Avatar
cadman311
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,892
Likes: 2
From: DUNDALK,MARYLAND
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 02:35 PM
  #10  
Coastal_Moto_Man's Avatar
Coastal_Moto_Man
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,744
Likes: 11
Default

We use them on all of our wheel/tire packages and everyone loves them.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:57 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE