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« on: April 10, 2012, 06:58:05 PM » |
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I am thinking of using Dyna Beads to keep the tires on my Valkyrie balanced has anyone used them?
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2012, 07:04:44 PM » |
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Been using them for a couple of years. I will never go back to lead weights. I figure they just about double the life of a front tire. cupping problems gone.
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2012, 08:02:02 PM » |
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I used them in my new tires last year. 12K miles and no cupping, still look new.
Fred.
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2012, 09:45:26 PM » |
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have them in my (new to me ) IS and have bin using them in my 1800 vtx for years the only way to go. smoooooth
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2012, 02:18:24 AM » |
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I use them on my ---mc---chev pu---dodge ramcharger--best tire balancer I have used---there is a liquid that some use , but I have not tried it.  |
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2012, 05:22:11 AM » |
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My Metz 880 i just replaced on the front of my I/S had the balance beads installed when new and i put 14454 miles on it. The used Metz is in my garage and shows NO abnormal wear. The beads that were in the Metz are now in my new Shinko S E 890. A short test ride yeseterday was just as smooth as the old tire that came off. Two of the trucking companies i drove for used balance beads in their 18 wheelers with damn good results. Color me convinced. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2012, 08:10:50 AM » |
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I've been using Ride-On for quite a few thousand miles now - same balancing concept but it adds the ability to stop leaks in the tread area, where most punctures occur. Makes the ride glass smooth. No more balancing weights for me. Not affiliated, just pleased with the product. See http://www.ride-on.com/ Also search for feedback on it at http://advrider.com/ if you want lots of user comments. |
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salty1
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2012, 12:12:24 PM » |
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I use Dyna Beads in all bikes, great product. I've even re-used them in one of my bikes, no problems. Pay attention to the recommended quantity and fill/check tire pressure with the valve stem somewhere between 9 and 3 o'clock.  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2012, 12:42:02 PM » |
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I've been using Ride-On for quite a few thousand miles now - same balancing concept but it adds the ability to stop leaks in the tread area, where most punctures occur. Makes the ride glass smooth. No more balancing weights for me. Not affiliated, just pleased with the product. See http://www.ride-on.com/ Also search for feedback on it at http://advrider.com/ if you want lots of user comments. Same here, I'm using front and rear and have nothing but good things to say about it. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2012, 05:48:45 PM » |
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I've been using Ride-On for quite a few thousand miles now - same balancing concept but it adds the ability to stop leaks in the tread area, where most punctures occur. Makes the ride glass smooth. No more balancing weights for me. Not affiliated, just pleased with the product. See http://www.ride-on.com/ Also search for feedback on it at http://advrider.com/ if you want lots of user comments. Same here, I'm using front and rear and have nothing but good things to say about it. +2 Ride On |
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« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2012, 03:10:43 AM » |
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+3 using Ride On. Shortly after installing the rear E3 with Ride On the girl picked up a small nail almost center of the tire. It is not leaking, the dealer told me to leave the nail in place as it will wear away with the tread. 3,000 miles now and no air leak. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2012, 04:06:04 AM » |
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I usually use a static balancer, but on one tire I used dyna beads... they seemed to work.
I now have a very slow (haven't even found where it is yet) leak... I plan to spend some
time this afternoon looking for it with my bike jacked up and a spray bottle of water...
I just got done reading the ride-on web page... this leak is so slow, I might try to fix it
with ride-on, especially if I can't find the cause of it...
-Mike
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salty1
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« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2012, 12:18:26 PM » |
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Hubcapsc is that tire with slow leak have the Dyna Beads? If so, get the valve stem between 9 and 3 oclock and let the air out of the tire and then bring it back up to pressure. Your slow leak maybe due to a Dyna Bead hung up in the Schroeder valve. Had this happen once because I was lazy.  The valve orientation when checking tire pressue needs to be that 9 to 3 position as it allows for the beads to settle in the bottom of the tire, obviously. It is also recccomended that you give your tire of "puff" of air before checking the pressure as this will clear the passage if any beads are possibly there. If the tire has the beads and you add ride-on, I'm not sure if that is compatible situation. ??? |
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« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2012, 12:59:58 PM » |
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The last front tire I changed:
I static balanced it (as perfect as could be) and took it for a ride...Hmmm new rubber always feels good!
Then, I returned and added the Ride-On tire sealent and took it out again.
Holy Cow...Glass Smooth!!!!! It was amazing how much smoother the ride was. Ride On took smooth to a entirely different level. But now the added puncture protection also!
2 things:
- Darkside and not going back to MC tire,
- Ride-on and not going back to lead weights.
Nuff said
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salty1
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« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2012, 01:23:09 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: April 12, 2012, 02:07:44 PM » |
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just installed ride-on last week and took herout for a 40 mile drive. the balance was much better and like the security if the tire sealant. good product!
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #16 on: April 12, 2012, 02:08:43 PM » |
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Hubcapsc is that tire with slow leak have the Dyna Beads? If so, get the valve stem between 9 and 3 oclock and let the air out of the tire and then bring it back up to pressure. Your slow leak maybe due to a Dyna Bead hung up in the Schroeder valve. Had this happen once because I was lazy. The valve orientation when checking tire pressue needs to be that 9 to 3 position as it allows for the beads to settle in the bottom of the tire, obviously. It is also recccomended that you give your tire of "puff" of air before checking the pressure as this will clear the passage if any beads are possibly there. If the tire has the beads and you add ride-on, I'm not sure if that is compatible situation. ??? Hey Salty... I used the dyna beads on a tire a couple of years ago, so this one doesn't have them. I tightened the valve-stem-core and sprayed water into the valve stem to look for bubbles, I don't think the problem is with the valve stem... Thanks for the ideas -Mike |
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