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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Default wheel weights
2.5oz chrome weights on the rear wheel, on the spokes for spokes.....whats acceptable for weights?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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I guess as much as the wheel needs. I've had as much as 3 oz. and as little as 1 oz., depending on the tire.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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When I did my wheel change I had them add Dyna Beads before shipping... Installed them out of the box no issues , no weights.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kcflhri
When I did my wheel change I had them add Dyna Beads before shipping... Installed them out of the box no issues , no weights.


More info please. What are Dyna Beads?
 
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More info please. What are Dyna Beads?
Tiny ceramic ***** that find the low or unbalanced spot with centrifugal force and balance the wheel. They are nice because they will continuously balance the wheel with tire wear and changing tire conditions.
 
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I've had the stick-on weights come off during a ride. Using Dyna Beads now.
 
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Tiny ceramic ***** that find the low or unbalanced spot with centrifugal force and balance the wheel. They are nice because they will continuously balance the wheel with tire wear and changing tire conditions.
Exactly. Changed wheels with Dyna Beads and did a Progressive Monotube upgrade at the same time so I'm not sure which had the greater effect, just know the ride is great!
 
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there is a recommended max weight for wheels. I have seen it in the manual but i dont recall the amount.
 
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Yep - going with DynaBeads here as well.
I used them with a new rear tire on a Switchback last year but never really got a chance to run with them - I traded the bike back in less than a week later.
But now I have a new set of Michelin Commander II's in the garage waiting to be installed. The indy I use can't say enough good things about them so I'm going to give them a try...
 
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I have dyna beads in my rear wheel. Nice thing is no ugly weights to see. Going to do the same on the front when that tire gets changed.
 
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