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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Toaster on July 22, 2011, 01:53:07 PM

Title: Balancing tires
Post by: Toaster on July 22, 2011, 01:53:07 PM

I live on the Sunshine Coast of BC and the Tire dealer here will remove and install my new PR3's but can not balance them.
I read on the net that you can use a piece of conduit and two bearings. Do anyone do this and what O.D. is the conduit?
Thanks
Bryan :D

Title: Re: Balancing tires
Post by: stevewfl on July 22, 2011, 01:56:19 PM

man wow i would run from someone who can mount but not "balance" a motorcycle tire (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/iconhammer.gif)

Title: Re: Balancing tires
Post by: Rhino on July 22, 2011, 03:24:31 PM

Quote from: stevewfl on July 22, 2011, 01:56:19 PM

man wow i would run from someone who can mount but not "balance" a motorcycle tire (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/iconhammer.gif)

+1 on that! I use this and it works great: http://marcparnes.com/ (http://marcparnes.com/)

I have had the bike to 130 with zero shake.

Title: Re: Balancing tires
Post by: S.Ga.Rider on July 22, 2011, 03:41:14 PM

Go to a harbor freight and you can pick up a motorcycle tire balancer for $20. I have used it many times and it works great.