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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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A few weeks ago I posted about my front end shake on my 09 Fatboy. Determined it was on decel between 47-27 mph. Took it to dealer they tolm me nothing was loose, bearings were fine, checked tire balance said it was fine. I left dealer frustrated and decided to try Dyna Beads for balancing ang MAGIC no more shake. These are awesome.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Hate to sound stupid.....but what are DYNA beads???
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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ok i now see what they are..How do you know how much to put into the tire?
 

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Love the Deluxe BLKnCHRME !!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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http://www.google.com/search?q=dynab...ient=firefox-a
How about that.
http://www.bikepics.com/members/twofish/09fxstb/
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Anybody else tried these? I have a front end shake too that I'd love to get rid of. Just curious if there are any downsides to them???
 
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Originally Posted by wheely
Love the Deluxe BLKnCHRME !!

Thanx Wheely!!!

I get minor shake at about 65++

I wonder if these beads will cure my problems also.


I had my bike checked out also and they told me it was due to a heavy bike on a 21" wheel (road tracking). I had my head bearing/alignment/brakes checked.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Apparently it constantly changes the tire balance. These beads move to where the balance is needed. I put 2 ounces in my front. I also did the same on my Dads vrod they seem to work great. I ran both bike through 0-100 mph no shake at all. Here is the link to their website. http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.html

I will say they don't go in quite as easy as they say you just have to go real slow when putting them in.
 
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I have used Dyna Beads in my bikes for 2 years now. Smooth at all speeds. I first read about them on the Big Dog motorcycle forum.

They really work!
 
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2 years for me too and they really work.
 
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