oldster52
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Post by oldster52 on Mar 23, 2020 7:45:40 GMT -7
Does anyone have any experience with Tire Balance Beads? I can't find much information on using them in motorcycle tires. Thanks!
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Post by RedAndBlack on Mar 23, 2020 10:05:40 GMT -7
I've had some concerns. I've heard they can get stuck in the valve stem and flatten the tire.
Also, I've heard there's an appropriate measured amount that needs to go and I don't know if I would put that trust into a mechanic doing my tire change.
Being on forums, some people swear by them. Some people are very vocal that they suck.
My advice, don't do it because some mechanic wants you to. Do it because you want to do it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2020 12:30:06 GMT -7
I rather balance my tires the proven way, but that's just me  . |
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Post by mindcrime79 on Mar 24, 2020 4:23:45 GMT -7
i have balance beads in my vmax, ride-on liquid in my FZ, and standard balance on my CBR and i cant tell the difference. hows that for a true variety comparison?!
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northsouth
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Post by northsouth on Mar 28, 2020 11:21:35 GMT -7
Been using them for years and have never had a problem yet.
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Post by hooli on Mar 28, 2020 21:37:23 GMT -7
Snake oil.
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oldbob
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Post by oldbob on Mar 30, 2020 12:45:19 GMT -7
I've used them on 2 different bikes and whether they work or not can be debated all day long. What I do know is that they add $25+ to the cost of each tire and probably can't be recovered from the tire when it's worn out. I started changing my own tires and balance them the old fashioned way with external weights.
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oldster52
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Post by oldster52 on Apr 18, 2020 9:00:18 GMT -7
Thanks for all the information. I just can’t get over worrying about trying them out on my bike. The local shop that I had mount my last set of tires didn’t do traditional balancing with wheel weights. They gave me the option of balance beads, but recommended no balance at all since that’s what he does on his own bikes. I declined the balance beads and used my balance stand and writs at home. No problem!
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Post by thefinn on Jun 21, 2020 14:51:02 GMT -7
Just gathered some new information on balance beads. The problem for high speed bikes is that at high speed the centrifugal force in the tire overpowers the balancing element of the beads by distribiting them evenly over the entire tire.
These are great on adventure/offroad bikes when you get lots of gravel or other debree stuck in your threads, or rip off a vhunk of your tire, then it balances itself out, but for street bikes its just a safer bet to balance it the oldschool way.
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rsh
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Post by rsh on Jul 11, 2020 11:39:39 GMT -7
Currently running dyna beads in my Dunlop Q3 plus tires front and rear on my FZ10. No issues running at any speed, 1500 miles so far.
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colin
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Post by colin on Jul 11, 2020 20:15:13 GMT -7
This video from fortnine is pretty helpful... If you listen to the part at 3:20, it seems like if you like to ride fast, these wouldn't be a good choice.
EDIT: This post basically explains it... Just gathered some new information on balance beads. The problem for high speed bikes is that at high speed the centrifugal force in the tire overpowers the balancing element of the beads by distribiting them evenly over the entire tire. These are great on adventure/offroad bikes when you get lots of gravel or other debree stuck in your threads, or rip off a vhunk of your tire, then it balances itself out, but for street bikes its just a safer bet to balance it the oldschool way. |
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