Dyna Beads Dead End Nedd Advice
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Dyna Beads Dead End Nedd Advice
2011 FLSTC Heritage 15K
Time for a new front tire, I ordered a new Metz 888 MT90/16 from Dennis Kirk. I removed my front wheel assy and took it to my HD dealer to have them install my tire using their tube new and wheel band new. All done and tire seated on wheel correctly. I picked it up and reinstalled it Saturday and took it for a ride. Smooth up to 53mph then bars started to shake, more up and down then a wobble, it gets worse up to 60mph and then gets less but still shakes at higher speeds. It was balanced with 1.75 oz's of stick on weights all in 1 place on one side of laced wheel. When going into a long sweeper at 30 mph I can feel a slight wobble throughout the curve.
I made a decision to install 2oz on Dyna Beads into the tube and remove the wts when I got the beads installed to eliminate all shake. I had a kit with the bottle and clear tube.
I removed the valve core and installed the nozzle on the bottle directly and squeezed the bottle to force the beads in, not a one went into tire tube. I then installed the clear tube and bottle and filled the tube, shook the tube, none went in. I then removed the bottle and gave the full tube a light blast of air, the air started filling tube but no beads would go in.
My last attempt was to use a vibrating engraver held to the side of the full tube, no beads would go in. I have the 45 Degree angled valves and laced wheel with tube. I am trying to add the beads to the wheel at the 6 oClock position. I even gently pushed a small Allen wrench into the valve stem, it feels wide open, can't see into the stem.
I am out of ideas on how to get the beads to go into the tube.
I considered the Ride-On stuff, but likely that wont go into the tube either.
Anything I'm missing or any idea's? I could use 'em.
Time for a new front tire, I ordered a new Metz 888 MT90/16 from Dennis Kirk. I removed my front wheel assy and took it to my HD dealer to have them install my tire using their tube new and wheel band new. All done and tire seated on wheel correctly. I picked it up and reinstalled it Saturday and took it for a ride. Smooth up to 53mph then bars started to shake, more up and down then a wobble, it gets worse up to 60mph and then gets less but still shakes at higher speeds. It was balanced with 1.75 oz's of stick on weights all in 1 place on one side of laced wheel. When going into a long sweeper at 30 mph I can feel a slight wobble throughout the curve.
I made a decision to install 2oz on Dyna Beads into the tube and remove the wts when I got the beads installed to eliminate all shake. I had a kit with the bottle and clear tube.
I removed the valve core and installed the nozzle on the bottle directly and squeezed the bottle to force the beads in, not a one went into tire tube. I then installed the clear tube and bottle and filled the tube, shook the tube, none went in. I then removed the bottle and gave the full tube a light blast of air, the air started filling tube but no beads would go in.
My last attempt was to use a vibrating engraver held to the side of the full tube, no beads would go in. I have the 45 Degree angled valves and laced wheel with tube. I am trying to add the beads to the wheel at the 6 oClock position. I even gently pushed a small Allen wrench into the valve stem, it feels wide open, can't see into the stem.
I am out of ideas on how to get the beads to go into the tube.
I considered the Ride-On stuff, but likely that wont go into the tube either.
Anything I'm missing or any idea's? I could use 'em.
Last edited by checkers; Aug 24, 2014 at 06:25 PM.
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Did you ad yours to a tubeless tire? I was thinking maybe the 6 oClock position might be an issue, but the angle of the valve stem may make it imossible to get the angle to feed the beads in. I will look at that, thanks. Hoping some additional ideas out there.
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I used Dyna beads for years and Yes, they are sometimes difficult to pour through the valve stem. You must go very slow, almost one bead at a time. Dyna beads work but I've changed to a different product. Ride-on tire sealer and balancer. A liquid which balances the tire as you ride and also seals punctures. Good Stuff.
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I used Dyna beads for years and Yes, they are sometimes difficult to pour through the valve stem. You must go very slow, almost one bead at a time. Dyna beads work but I've changed to a different product. Ride-on tire sealer and balancer. A liquid which balances the tire as you ride and also seals punctures. Good Stuff.
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Checkers,
Ride-on is a liquid and easily inters the valve stem. Google the term "Ride-on tire sealant". The manufactures web site is full of information. Also check Youtube, many videos. I purchase the product through JP Cycles.
Notes.
1. It's very important to inject the correct amount (ounces) into the tire based on tire size. The manufactures web site has an extensive chart which you'll find your tire size and amount of product required.
2. After adding Ride-on, remove your wheel weights.
3. After adding Ride-on, don't let the bike sit. Ride the bike to spread the product. It may take a couple miles for the product to spread properly before you feel the difference.
I've had good success with this stuff. Tires remain balanced regardless of tread wear and I've never had a flat. Knock wood. I'll continue to use it.
Ride-on is a liquid and easily inters the valve stem. Google the term "Ride-on tire sealant". The manufactures web site is full of information. Also check Youtube, many videos. I purchase the product through JP Cycles.
Notes.
1. It's very important to inject the correct amount (ounces) into the tire based on tire size. The manufactures web site has an extensive chart which you'll find your tire size and amount of product required.
2. After adding Ride-on, remove your wheel weights.
3. After adding Ride-on, don't let the bike sit. Ride the bike to spread the product. It may take a couple miles for the product to spread properly before you feel the difference.
I've had good success with this stuff. Tires remain balanced regardless of tread wear and I've never had a flat. Knock wood. I'll continue to use it.
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I've been using ride-on for a few years now. Seems to be a good product, I will continue to keep using it.
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Checkers,
Ride-on is a liquid and easily inters the valve stem. Google the term "Ride-on tire sealant". The manufactures web site is full of information. Also check Youtube, many videos. I purchase the product through JP Cycles.
Notes.
1. It's very important to inject the correct amount (ounces) into the tire based on tire size. The manufactures web site has an extensive chart which you'll find your tire size and amount of product required.
2. After adding Ride-on, remove your wheel weights.
3. After adding Ride-on, don't let the bike sit. Ride the bike to spread the product. It may take a couple miles for the product to spread properly before you feel the difference.
I've had good success with this stuff. Tires remain balanced regardless of tread wear and I've never had a flat. Knock wood. I'll continue to use it.
Ride-on is a liquid and easily inters the valve stem. Google the term "Ride-on tire sealant". The manufactures web site is full of information. Also check Youtube, many videos. I purchase the product through JP Cycles.
Notes.
1. It's very important to inject the correct amount (ounces) into the tire based on tire size. The manufactures web site has an extensive chart which you'll find your tire size and amount of product required.
2. After adding Ride-on, remove your wheel weights.
3. After adding Ride-on, don't let the bike sit. Ride the bike to spread the product. It may take a couple miles for the product to spread properly before you feel the difference.
I've had good success with this stuff. Tires remain balanced regardless of tread wear and I've never had a flat. Knock wood. I'll continue to use it.
Last edited by checkers; Aug 25, 2014 at 02:11 PM.
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Yes, the Ride-on easily injects through the valve stem. Once you have the valve core removed it will literally take less than 2 minutes to add the product. There a many videos on YouTube illustrating this. Make sure you determine the amount required for your size tires prior to ordering. For my bike Front and Rear I need 2.4 bottles so of-course I have to order 3 bottles. Since I run tubeless I never thought of it, but yes, when you replace your rubber you can use your existing inner tubes with the product already installed.
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They are a pain to put in on the bike but a bit easier off the bike. I use an air hose with a pointed rubber tip and fill up the plastic tube and then gently blow the beads with the air. I run a drill bit in the valvestem to make sure it was open. There might be a rubber flap or something obstructing the valve stem. Good luck.
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