Where to get tire balancing?
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 830
Likes: 0
From:
Where to get tire balancing?
For the sake of maintenance, I want to get my tires checked / balanced if necessary.
Do I go to a dealership for this?
Does any motorcycle repair shop have tire balancing equipment, like I see in auto repair shops?
Do I go to a dealership for this?
Does any motorcycle repair shop have tire balancing equipment, like I see in auto repair shops?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: Charleston TN
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,342
Likes: 0
From: Western Wisconsin
Here all you need, they work GREAT
www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,899
Likes: 3,412
From: OH
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...112&zmap=98488
or you can do it yourself.... it's pretty straight forward.
or you can do it yourself.... it's pretty straight forward.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,206
Likes: 372
From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Here is one that was recommended to me, I don't have it yet.
http://www.marcparnes.com/
Balancing should not be necessary unless the tire has been somehow repositioned on the rim or if a weight has been lost.
Lots of people feel wheel balancing on a motorcycle is a waste or time and effort (it doesn't take much of either), especially for the rear wheel.
I'll admit that I used to not balance my tires. I bought a set of tires from a local indy and later that year he was looking at my bike and commented that I didn't have any wheel weights. We balanced them and added weights to both. Honestly I didn't feel any difference at all.
http://www.marcparnes.com/
Balancing should not be necessary unless the tire has been somehow repositioned on the rim or if a weight has been lost.
Lots of people feel wheel balancing on a motorcycle is a waste or time and effort (it doesn't take much of either), especially for the rear wheel.
I'll admit that I used to not balance my tires. I bought a set of tires from a local indy and later that year he was looking at my bike and commented that I didn't have any wheel weights. We balanced them and added weights to both. Honestly I didn't feel any difference at all.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,890
Likes: 73
From: MA
++1 On the Dyna Beads. It is a simple DIY job and it eliminates those ugly stick on wheel weights that can and do fly off. The Dyna Beads really do work and you can do this without removing your wheels.
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 30,875
Likes: 32,914
From: King George, VA
I would think the dyna beads would sound like the infants rattle toys when starting or stopping.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
