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Got new tires yesterday and they balanced with the stick on weights on the rims. Previous to this the last three sets were balanced with the clip on spoke weights. I could be just getting used to new tires but I swear these don't ride as smooth as the previous sets with the other kind of weights. Anyone ever experienced this? For the more technically competent around here... does it even make a difference??
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Well, most probably they are either balanced properly, or they aren't, or there's a tire defect. Hard to tell which of those it may be without actually examining it.
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My wheels have only ever had stick on weights, no problems. I would suspect installer incompetence.
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The type of weights used shouldn't matter, only the final results.
If the wheel was originally balanced correctly, and the tire was installed properly (yellow/green dot aligned with the rim valve opening), then you should never have to perform a wheel balance again. The only reason you would have to re-balance the wheel is if the original weights fell off, or you installed the new tire in the wrong position on the rim. Basically what you are balancing is the rim not the tire. Tires are made so well that they come from the manufacturer balanced.
Tom
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My front Metzeler was defective when my Speedmaster was new. I had all kinds of weird balance/vibration issues at various speeds, and the balance was good. The head bearings were checked and were also good, and the forks were also checked. Swapped front wheels with my wife's Speedmaster, and the problem went away. A new tire was installed, and the problem was solved. Tape weights are fine. You shouldn't have any issues with them or the balance of the wheel. Been using them for years on my cars, and m/c's with good success. TIP: Should you wish to remove the tape weights at some point, use a strand of dental floss to cut the weights off, then use WD40 to dissolve the glue/foam left behind. You don't want somebody trying to remove them with a screwdriver!!  H.
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One half of a wooden clothespin  that you take apart works just fine. Think of it as a wooden putty knife. De-natured alcohol is a bit quicker than WD-40 for removal of the adhesive.
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Some of us were in south Arkansas use Ride On. It will stop your tire from seeping down and stop punctures from nail ect. on the road. It will also balance the tire and rim. It will not hurt any kind of rim. It is also biodegradeable. I have it in all of the tires of my bikes.
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Quote:
Some of us were in south Arkansas use Ride On. It will stop your tire from seeping down and stop punctures from nail ect. on the road. It will also balance the tire and rim. It will not hurt any kind of rim. It is also biodegradeable. I have it in all of the tires of my bikes.
I believe it comes standard in BMW bikes.
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Never heard of that product... I'll check it out. Wonder if it can be used with tubes?
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Never heard of that product... I'll check it out. Wonder if it can be used with tubes?
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Q: Does Ride-On work in tube and tubeless tires?
A: Ride-On TPS will eliminate 85-95% of your flats in tubeless tires from objects up to 1/4" (1/8” for tube tires) that penetrate the contact area of your tire. Ride-On’s efficiency in tube tires is reduced to 55-65% since puncturing objects often tear the tube. It is impossible for a tire sealant to seal a tear. It is vital to remove the puncturing object immediately from a tire containing a tube to prevent further damage that can result in tearing the tube.
http://www.ride-on.com/technical.html
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One half of a wooden clothespin
that you take apart works just fine. Think of it as a wooden putty knife. De-natured alcohol is a bit quicker than WD-40 for removal of the adhesive.
Good tips. Thanks!
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