I have an 08 Fatboy Anniversary. Bullet hole wheels. I'm new to HD this is my first one. The dealer installed new tires. To balance the rear, they used 22 stick on wheel weights. Please tell me this is not common!

Thanks!
Brian

 

Well, this is not common in my book. I use the Dynamic Bead Balancing system. Have for years on my bikes and customers bikes. Never had a problem and never had anyone come back for a re balance. My experience only.

 

Thanks. I didn't think it should be that way at all. My dealer is closed today but I am going to call tomorrow. I appreciate your input. 👍🇺🇲

 

I would want a different tire, or a re-balance as that is too many weights. Something is not right.

Tech doing the install and balance should have put a different tire on in my way of thinking.

 

The only way to be sure is to see how the wheel balance is without a tyre or valve fitted, IMO.

If the balancing was done correctly then it is what it is.

Putting balancing beads inside is not showing how out of balance a wheel is.

An indy here doesn't balance back wheels and he doesn't get any come backs.

I have not seen them on bike tyres but do see dots on car tyres - https://www.tyrebaydirect.com/knowle...vs-yellow-dot/

 

at the very least, that tire should be rotated and rebalanced...

if it still takes a bunch of weight, check the wheel itself then move to a different tire

 

I'm taking it back to dealer that installed the tires Thur. Service guy seemed real surprised when I explained the situation. I'll post again with results. Thank you all for your input. I think I will enjoy this forum. 👍🇺🇲

 

I have zero weights on my rims. I put new rims on my Deluxe and used Ride On tire balancer and sealer and it rides smooth.

 

How much does that stuff weigh and after it's been installed is there a way to see how well the wheel is balanced? Do you know if it is actually working to balance the wheel?

An indy here doesn't even balance back wheels and no-one has complained to him of problems.

 

The tire seems balanced. I'm guessing a few ounces of weight total. I'll know more tomorrow when I take it in.