Wheels/Tires Questions and discussion about wheels and tires should be posted here.

Balancing Beads - A Real Life Test

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #41  
Old 06-13-2015, 07:22 PM
InTheWinda1's Avatar
InTheWinda1
InTheWinda1 is offline
Advanced
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: FL
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by InTheWinda1
I think takes a long time to fall off , so I am taking picture , so I can put right back on .
and NOT a FACT but , you would probly do just as good with no beads , or no weights . I hear a lot of people don't use any weights .

THE dot on tire , to put at valve stem does the trick for lots of people .
 
  #42  
Old 06-13-2015, 09:08 PM
Riffraff123's Avatar
Riffraff123
Riffraff123 is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 673
Received 294 Likes on 157 Posts
Default

Holy 3 year old thread........
 
  #43  
Old 06-18-2015, 03:14 PM
st john's Avatar
st john
st john is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 793
Received 23 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

I say no matter how old the thread new and good info will always be updated for the un-informed. I also would like ITW1 to know that my 2000 flht standard has no vibration with the beads even when I am doing 140mph across interstate 10.
 
  #44  
Old 06-18-2015, 05:10 PM
InTheWinda1's Avatar
InTheWinda1
InTheWinda1 is offline
Advanced
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: FL
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by st john
I say no matter how old the thread new and good info will always be updated for the un-informed. I also would like ITW1 to know that my 2000 flht standard has no vibration with the beads even when I am doing 140mph across interstate 10.
vibration , I am talking about high speed wobble . so I guess you don't get wobble either , hummm Also glad to see I'm the only one twists it on out .
JIM
 
  #45  
Old 06-18-2015, 05:15 PM
InTheWinda1's Avatar
InTheWinda1
InTheWinda1 is offline
Advanced
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: FL
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by InTheWinda1
You probly bought large beads by not knowing , like I did , YOU have to use the very tiny beads , like counteract. I use electric hair cutter to vibrate them ,worked great .
JIM
am using the very tiny beads , 2oz each wheel , and now 3oz each wheel , and 2 brand new Dunlop American elites .
 
  #46  
Old 07-09-2015, 03:06 PM
DeputyLoud's Avatar
DeputyLoud
DeputyLoud is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Galesville, WI
Posts: 721
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by EvoSpringer
Maybe I missed the answer I'm looking for but can these beads be installed in spoke wheels with inner tubes?
Counteract looks like the way to go
Yes I have them in my metric spoked tubed tires. And another method of putting them in is compressed air. Remove the stem valve on tubes or rim fill clear bead insertion tube almost full then use an air nozzle and blast em in. Mind You this method is only something I have read someone uses. I have not proven it out. I do plan to though soon enough. I have a new set of tires coming for my Glide and have all beads and tools to change the tires myself. Gonna give it a go.
 
  #47  
Old 07-09-2015, 05:06 PM
InTheWinda1's Avatar
InTheWinda1
InTheWinda1 is offline
Advanced
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: FL
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DeputyLoud
Yes I have them in my metric spoked tubed tires. And another method of putting them in is compressed air. Remove the stem valve on tubes or rim fill clear bead insertion tube almost full then use an air nozzle and blast em in. Mind You this method is only something I have read someone uses. I have not proven it out. I do plan to though soon enough. I have a new set of tires coming for my Glide and have all beads and tools to change the tires myself. Gonna give it a go.

beads suckj just did my 07 bagger , new tires , and beads , 90 on nice turn starts to wobble ,, starts wobble approaching 100 on interstate , using weights 114 firm like at 80 , taking beads out and going to try NO weights or beads ,
JIM
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rearnold
Road Trips
2
01-16-2010 11:15 AM
Roosterboots
The General Motorcycle Forum
15
12-21-2009 11:05 AM
SportsterSeventy9
Sportster Models
7
05-13-2009 01:45 PM



Quick Reply: Balancing Beads - A Real Life Test



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:07 PM.