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Aug 6, 2010 | 11:05 AM

ambrose

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Back from Long trip.

Just got back from a long trip and noticed the weights were gone off the back wheel on my 2008 Fxstc, did not notice any difference riding, should it take it to a Dealer to be reblanced?

Aug 6, 2010 | 11:50 AM

harley_nova

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I went to the dealer last week for the same thing. Actually, I have the identical bike. haha
Anyways, they just gave me a new weight and sent me on my way. Nothing was mentioned about bringing it in and having it rebalanced.
They said to make sure and used either brake cleaner or alcohol to really clean the surface before putting a new on back on.

Aug 6, 2010 | 11:50 AM

dusty2221

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I wouldnt mess with it personally. Not a huge deal.

Aug 6, 2010 | 11:51 AM

bunkerbeer

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I say at the very least, have the dealer check it out...
better safe then sorry...

Aug 6, 2010 | 02:51 PM

silvrbill

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I usually throw mine off within the first week after getting a new rear tire.
Never once had it re-balanced and never really noticed a change.

Aug 6, 2010 | 04:45 PM

kerrycorcoran

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Leave it off; you wont notice the difference.

Aug 6, 2010 | 07:03 PM

jimmers1817

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If you're worried about it get some dynabeads and put them in. Can't see how the dealer would balance the wheel w/o taking it off and that would cost alot more than the dynabeads. I have them in my front wheel.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/