Front Wheel Balance Issues

[carolinarider09]

Just finished re-mouting my front wheel with new tire and new valve stem.

As I was cleaning up, I found some wheel weights that I don't think was on the floor before (never know).

(See image in link below)

I assume its from my newly mounted tire and simply fell off due to, whatever.

Anyway, I don't want to pull the wheel, take it back to the dealer who I paid for the tire and mounting, ect.

I have seen several discussions about in the tire balancing weights.  I would like to try them.  What are your suggestions.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vovrbdd6j7t5fti/IMG_0401.JPG?dl=0

[flash2002]

Get some of these, they work great and you don't have to take the wheel off, just pass them by the valve. I normally buy a pound it's cheaper.

                https://dynabeads.ca/?SID=f2d96e80da5c5a6e6dae2627d4450b36

[..]

Dynabeads . The ease can depend upon the type of valve stem.

A 90 degree one is a PITA with wheel on bike.

[flash2002]

What I do is, screw a plastic tube to the valve fill the tube half way with beads and then give it a small shot of air, the beads fly right in.

[carolinarider09]

What I do is, screw a plastic tube to the valve fill the tube half way with beads and then give it a small shot of air, the beads fly right in.

I have the 90 stem but saw this technique on youtube when I was doing some research.  Now I just need to find the beads.  I know I can get them on line but was trying to find a local source to start with.

[The emperor has no clothes]

What I do is, screw a plastic tube to the valve fill the tube half way with beads and then give it a small shot of air, the beads fly right in.

I have the 90 stem but saw this technique on youtube when I was doing some research.  Now I just need to find the beads.  I know I can get them on line but was trying to find a local source to start with.

I don't know if you have Loves Truck Stops in your area. But that's where I got mine. Bought a bag years ago and still have some left.

[carolinarider09]

Thanks.  We do have a Loves nearby its about 7 miles away

[Brian]

You can also use "Ride-On" plus it may help if you pick up a nail by sealing the leak. There are specific amounts needed per the tire size. Their website will tell you plus if you buy it from the motorcycle shop they too can tell you. No problem adding this with a 90 degree stem.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Thanks.  We do have a Loves nearby its about 7 miles away

it's not the Dynabeads brand. They sell the Counteract brand. I don't think there is any difference. I've been using it with good effect. I will say, you should only check your pressures if you are near an air pump. A bead got stuck one time and I barely made it to the station from the hotel.

[sandy]

Those weights glue on. You should see a trace of sticky stuff on the rim if that's where they came from. Use 2 sided sticky tape and put them back on. OR: It only takes 10 minutes to remove the wheel. Take it back to the dealer for a rebalance. Take the weights with you to show the need.

Just finished re-mouting my front wheel with new tire and new valve stem.

As I was cleaning up, I found some wheel weights that I don't think was on the floor before (never know).

(See image in link below)

I assume its from my newly mounted tire and simply fell off due to, whatever.

Anyway, I don't want to pull the wheel, take it back to the dealer who I paid for the tire and mounting, ect.

I have seen several discussions about in the tire balancing weights.  I would like to try them.  What are your suggestions.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vovrbdd6j7t5fti/IMG_0401.JPG?dl=0

[Brian]

Also, making a wheel balancer is not hard and you can use the axle from the bike. There are many You Tube videos about this subject. I suppose if the brake calipers were removed and the axle mounting tension was loosened the wheel could be balanced while on the bike if it spins freely. It goes with out saying it will need lifted. The rim needs cleaned really well using a cleaner so the adhesive on the back of the wheel weight sticks. The clamp on weights would be best. I have had good luck with the sticky tape weights. It's up to you. I have heard good things about just using the beads and Ride-On without having the wheel balanced. Also, there should be a painted dot on the tire. This should line up with the valve stem. I wonder it your tire shop had some kid doing the mounting that did not know better about attaching the weights correctly? This brings up another concern to me. The tire will have a rotation arrow on the sidewall. Make sure this is correct. Good luck.

[hairyteeth]

I like my Centramatics, you install them on the bike one time and they continually balance every front tire. When I bought my standard I didn't pay close attention to air pressure. It came with new E3's, within 1000 miles I had cupped my front tire. That year they had a wingding 60 miles from my house, I rode the bike there with the front tire vibrating so bad my teeth were chattering. I had the dealer who had a booth @ the wingding install the centramatics and rode the same road home and it felt like a new set of tires. That tire is still on that bike and has 13k on it.

[carolinarider09]

Also, making a wheel balancer is not hard and you can use the axle from the bike. There are many You Tube videos about this subject. I suppose if the brake calipers were removed and the axle mounting tension was loosened the wheel could be balanced while on the bike if it spins freely. It goes with out saying it will need lifted. The rim needs cleaned really well using a cleaner so the adhesive on the back of the wheel weight sticks. The clamp on weights would be best. I have had good luck with the sticky tape weights. It's up to you. I have heard good things about just using the beads and Ride-On without having the wheel balanced. Also, there should be a painted dot on the tire. This should line up with the valve stem. I wonder it your tire shop had some kid doing the mounting that did not know better about attaching the weights correctly? This brings up another concern to me. The tire will have a rotation arrow on the sidewall. Make sure this is correct. Good luck.

I did not consider that (rotation and location) will check to be sure.  This is the first time I have had this "potential" issue.

I did look for a spot for the weights but did not see one, will look again,

[John Schmidt]

Got my beads at O'Reillys auto parts store. Ordered them via phone about 10:00am, picked them up about 5:00pm same day, sent from the local regional warehouse.