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Offline ALLGRN1

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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #60 on: May 22, 2013, 01:52:59 PM »
I used balance beads after I had my wheels chromed and they work fine!  I'm no tire expert but I have taken the bike to warp speed with no problems.  I will never go back to wheel weights.  Thats my two cents, not looking for any trouble.
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #61 on: May 22, 2013, 04:19:42 PM »
Quote from: ALLGRN1 on May 22, 2013, 01:52:59 PM
I used balance beads after I had my wheels chromed and they work fine!  I'm no tire expert but I have taken the bike to warp speed with no problems.  I will never go back to wheel weights.  Thats my two cents, not looking for any trouble.

Nothing wrong with adding another data point.
But the issue is that you/we don't know how the bike would be with no weights AND no beads.  Maybe they are doing something, maybe they aren't...
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #62 on: May 23, 2013, 12:44:30 AM »
Quote from: ALLGRN1 on May 22, 2013, 01:52:59 PM
I used balance beads after I had my wheels chromed and they work fine!  I'm no tire expert but I have taken the bike to warp speed with no problems.  I will never go back to wheel weights.  Thats my two cents, not looking for any trouble.

Thanks for the input AG!  :chugbeer:
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #63 on: May 23, 2013, 04:15:57 PM »
Quote from: ZG on May 23, 2013, 12:44:30 AM
Thanks for the input AG!  :chugbeer:
So, you going with the chrome wheels to match the stereo typical black bike? ;)  Next up will be the cup holder, tassles, and chaps :o :o :o  Last straw will be hanging out in bars making brap brap noises in yer beer ;D
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #64 on: May 23, 2013, 04:30:27 PM »
It's sad, isn't it?
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #65 on: May 23, 2013, 05:33:45 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on May 23, 2013, 04:30:27 PM
It's sad, isn't it?
I do know of a proper colored bike he could get, delivery would be in order ;D
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #66 on: May 23, 2013, 07:09:52 PM »
I think you need Green beads for your hair ::)
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #67 on: May 23, 2013, 08:43:37 PM »
Quote from: Silverdammit!! on May 23, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
So, you going with the chrome wheels to match the stereo typical black bike? ;)  Next up will be the cup holder, tassles, and chaps :o :o :o  Last straw will be hanging out in bars making brap brap noises in yer beer ;D

 :yikes: :rotflmao:

If I ever do that you have my full permission to punch me in the face.  ;D

FWIW... Max wears chaps.  ;) :stirpot:
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #68 on: May 23, 2013, 08:46:39 PM »
Quote from: ZG on May 23, 2013, 08:43:37 PM
:yikes: :rotflmao:

If I ever do that you have my full permission to punch me in the face.  ;D
Why, thank you ;D

I still think you need a new canvas for your next wild project, maybe a naked Portland streetfighter :o  Never mind, that sounds worse than tassles and chaps :-X
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #69 on: May 23, 2013, 08:51:44 PM »
Quote from: Silverdammit!! on May 23, 2013, 08:46:39 PM
maybe a naked Portland streetfighter :o  Never mind, that sounds worse than tassles and chaps :-X

 :rotflmao:

Too true unfortunately...  ;D
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #70 on: May 27, 2013, 01:57:18 PM »
Has anyone used Dyna beads. I used them in my last bike without weights and it was as smooth as glass. Really work. Any thoughts?? Doug
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #71 on: May 27, 2013, 02:01:53 PM »
Quote from: poopster2009 on May 27, 2013, 01:57:18 PM
Has anyone used Dyna beads. I used them in my last bike without weights and it was as smooth as glass. Really work. Any thoughts?? Doug

:popcorn:
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #72 on: May 27, 2013, 02:50:23 PM »
Quote from: poopster2009 on May 27, 2013, 01:57:18 PM
Has anyone used Dyna beads. I used them in my last bike without weights and it was as smooth as glass. Really work. Any thoughts?? Doug

Well, Mr. Poopster, what year C14....2009? 

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=4800.0

But to cut to the chase, some say they work, some say it's snake oil, and some are on the fence.  That about sums it up.  Next question?

Put your popcorn away, Max..... ;)
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #73 on: May 27, 2013, 03:10:36 PM »
Ya 2009. And the beads do work very well. With plugs in the tire I don't know.
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #74 on: May 27, 2013, 06:16:26 PM »
What I would like to see is someone ride the bike without the beads, report back.  Then add the beads and see what happens, report back.  Then chuck the beads and get it balanced professionally, report back. 
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #75 on: May 27, 2013, 06:18:59 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on May 27, 2013, 06:16:26 PM
What I would like to see is someone ride the bike without the beads, report back.  Then add the beads and see what happens, report back.  Then chuck the beads and get it balanced professionally, report back.


The beads rate right up there with Scamsoil.
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #76 on: May 27, 2013, 07:47:50 PM »
Think I'll close out this out and move on
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #77 on: June 08, 2013, 06:02:32 AM »
How's this:

New PR2 on front wheel with weights.   Took it for a ride and 88mph was fine, but as soon as I hit 90 serious vibration.  Took the wheel of and repositioned the weights and it ran fine at triple digits.  Next PR2 on the same front wheel, I used dynabeads and it's fine up to 130mph.
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #78 on: June 08, 2013, 06:44:41 AM »
Quote from: TallyRex on June 08, 2013, 06:02:32 AM
How's this:

New PR2 on front wheel with weights.   Took it for a ride and 88mph was fine, but as soon as I hit 90 serious vibration.  Took the wheel of and repositioned the weights and it ran fine at triple digits.  Next PR2 on the same front wheel, I used dynabeads and it's fine up to 130mph.

Still doesn't prove anything, since the tire needs balancing just as much if not more than the wheel.  You didn't run the last tire with no weights first (at least, according to your story).
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Re: wheel balancing options other than weights stuck on outside??
« Reply #79 on: June 08, 2013, 07:38:21 AM »
Quote from: maxtog on June 08, 2013, 06:44:41 AM
Still doesn't prove anything, since the tire needs balancing just as much if not more than the wheel.  You didn't run the last tire with no weights first (at least, according to your story).

Actually Max, it did prove something. That the first balance attempt with weights wasn't done correctly...
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