BigMig Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I watched a couple of Youtube videos about replacing a tire on a motorcycle...seems do-able - even for me. Seems that balancing might be trickier...and require a little finesse. Anybody have pics of a home made setup for balancing? Special Method/Tricks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Jack stands and using your axle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 One of these makes it gravy- http://www.marcparnes.com/Universal_Motorc...el_Balancer.htm Using the axle works, but not well, IMO. There's too much resistance in the bearings, seals, etc. I've rebalanced wheels that were done that way using the Parnes balancer and they can be pretty far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANKSXXX Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 One of these makes it gravy- http://www.marcparnes.com/Universal_Motorc...el_Balancer.htm Using the axle works, but not well, IMO. There's too much resistance in the bearings, seals, etc. I've rebalanced wheels that were done that way using the Parnes balancer and they can be pretty far off. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboy21 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 pulled all the weights off of both wheels the other day and went with Dynabeads. bike rides very smooth and is always in balance while riding. I think the whole kit cost $13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrick Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 One of these makes it gravy- http://www.marcparnes.com/Universal_Motorc...el_Balancer.htm Using the axle works, but not well, IMO. There's too much resistance in the bearings, seals, etc. I've rebalanced wheels that were done that way using the Parnes balancer and they can be pretty far off. +1 +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 One of these makes it gravy- http://www.marcparnes.com/Universal_Motorc...el_Balancer.htm Using the axle works, but not well, IMO. There's too much resistance in the bearings, seals, etc. I've rebalanced wheels that were done that way using the Parnes balancer and they can be pretty far off. +1 +2 -1 . This is cheaper and works just as well . http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wh...tand-98488.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 -1 . This is cheaper and works just as well . http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wh...tand-98488.html Yep, that works, too. Anything with some low friction bearings is better than the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I don't have one those high buck things (like only contractors can afford) but I don't use the axle. I use a smaller rod that don't drag on the seals and it always have seemed liked it worked OK. I have never had a vibration anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbird1100 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I've changed my tires so many fucking times on this bike, I'm so over balancing them. I just carry some weights with me on the road and if there's a vibration, I just tape some weights in a random place until it goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I've changed my tires so many fucking times on this bike, I'm so over balancing them. I just carry some weights with me on the road and if there's a vibration, I just tape some weights in a random place until it goes away. That's one of the stupidest things I've read in this section in long time. You trying to compete with Zero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9XX Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I've changed my tires so many fucking times on this bike, I'm so over balancing them. I just carry some weights with me on the road and if there's a vibration, I just tape some weights in a random place until it goes away. :icon_think: :icon_clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMig Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 You guys ROCK. Thanks for all the GREAT INFO. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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