Dyna beads

[Bigdog]

Thinking about trying them. It makes sense to me how they would work to balance the tire from the inside. 
  It's something that my friends around here that ride really never heard of......Does anyone have any input?
Thx....Bigdog

[old2soon]

Using them in my D/S rear and the front M/C tire. Coming up on 8000 miles with Dyna Beads and no problems. A very satisfied customer. 2000 miles of those 8000 was on a trip up to my brothers place and back. No problems from dead stopped to may i see your licsense and registration please. RIDE SAFE.

[Disco]

You can either decide to use them now, or you can go to the Tech Board, search for Dyna Beads, and read all you could ever want to read - both pro and con.  Even then, you'll probably decide to use them or Ride On. 

[Monkymate]

Go to Walmart and buy a large container of 5mm hard plastic airsoft beads. I have used these now on 2 motorcycles (ST-1100 and my Valk). It takes about 2oz by weight to balance a MC tire. I rode without and with and there is a big difference. Bike is definitely smoother at higher speeds with the beads. For the last 3 years that is all I have used. Have pulled the beads out after 15,000 miles and they are banged up some with some dust also so I decided to use new ones. Hope this helps.

[Tropic traveler]

Got 'em in the Avon back tire for my '99.
Put about 1,000 miles on it, smooth as silk. Dyna beads will be going in all my tires from now on. Might try some of that Ride-On stuff, I like the flat protection aspect of it. 

[alph]

i've had 'em for the last two sets of tires on my cycle.  I LOVE 'EM !! tires wear more evenly, ride is smoother, and there's less vibration in the handlebars.  well worth it!

when you do a tire change, make sure they don't spill 'em our, get a sheet of paper to scoop 'em up, drain 'em into a bottle for the next set of tires to recycle 'em.

[upton]

Motorcycle Consumer covered the option some months ago and it was not a great option.

[Disco]

Motorcycle Consumer covered the option some months ago and it was not a great option.

Who are they and why did they say they aren't a great option?

Ever used them, Upton? 

[stude31]

Before ordering from "DynaBeads" you should consider buying from the original maker of these beads at far better price... here is a link to a post...

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,7832.msg59922.html#msg59922

[Stude]

I tried 3 oz  in the CT removed the rear wheel weights did not notice any change, then I bought a new front tire and put 2 oz in and removed the front weights. Took it out on I-75 and ran it up to 100 mph... felt like a new bike. I'm hooked on dyna beads

[rainman]

I just started using them this year and so far I have no problem with them plan on using them on the tour and I/S when I change tires in the two months.  the one thing I did hear from a friend is that you can reuse them over and over
we will see.

[saabfxr]

I put some in a buds Concours 14 with the tire swap. He is happy and will try them.  Worth a shot I guess.

[Mr Whiskey]

Been runnin' Dyna Beads in a 77 cb 750 for years. Will never go back to "static weights".
Runnin' 2 oz. in ME 880 & 4 oz. in Michelin Raptor (CT) with nitrogen on the 2KI/S. Smooth as silk.
2nd set of tires on the Valk and many on the 750. Worth every penny!
The tires continually rebalance as they wear. Reduce's "cupping", (especially on the bias plys on the 750).
You need at least 2 oz. in the front. 2 or more in the rear (extra wont hurt the tire or affect balance).
You should NOT run static weights with Dyna Beads. It just doesn't work & the wheel will NOT show true balance on a balance machine. I don't know why.
You can add them through the valve stem (P.I.A.) or buy them in a bag to put in when you mount the tire. True Dyna Beads are ceramic so they are reusable.
I run dry nitrogen with them for 2 reasons. 1) it doesn't react to temp changes as much as air. Tire maintains proper shape through out the temp cycle and allows them to work better. 2) it has (& draws) less moisture than air. Moisture tends to cause them to wanna "stick" inside the tire. They need to move freely to work properly & nitrogen helps.
One other thing to know. When you go to check tire pressures you could possibly get one stuck in the valve (they're very small) causing it to leak. They make special valves to prevent this but I've never spent the money for them. I just "bump" the tire pressure with the air hose once to clear the valve then proceed as normal.
To me there's really only one draw back and that's if you don't like them you gotta break the wheel back down to get them back out. Hasn't been a prob for me since I wont be going back to regular static balance.
I'm a fan as you can see. I'd say try 'em. Don't think you'll regret it.
Peace, Whiskey.   

[jcoukos]

Good suggestion.

What section of Walmart would I find them?

Thanks

JC

Go to Walmart and buy a large container of 5mm hard plastic airsoft beads. I have used these now on 2 motorcycles (ST-1100 and my Valk). It takes about 2oz by weight to balance a MC tire. I rode without and with and there is a big difference. Bike is definitely smoother at higher speeds with the beads. For the last 3 years that is all I have used. Have pulled the beads out after 15,000 miles and they are banged up some with some dust also so I decided to use new ones. Hope this helps.

[Cruzen]

Big Dog did you dop a search on this topic?  We have discussed it numerous times before and there was some good info posted in the past.  I have used Dyna Beads for over 4 years on my Magna and in the last two sets of tires on my Valk.  I do not know about these plastic BB's that someone is suggesting.  Not sure they have the mass that the Dyna Beads have.  Anyway besides the tire staying in balance for the life of the tire I am getting 15-20% more mileage out of tires now that I use them.  The Magna went from 12K to 14.5K on a set of Dunlop 555's and I just changed out the Avon tire on the front of the Valk with 18,225 highway miles and I could have gotten another 1000-1500 before hitting the warning strips.  In the past I got 14,500 out of the front tire on the Valk.  Can't tell on the back tire because it was defective and came apart.

[lacon]

I put the beads in my rear tire when I mounted it a couple of years ago.
I like to check my tires regularly, & I don't get the air hose out unless I want to add air, so I don't bother clearing the valve before checking the pressure.
As Mr. Whiskey pointed out a bead can find it's way into the valve core & cause it to stick open when the pressure is checked.  It's happened to me twice now.  I've removed the core & cleared it once & replaced it once.  Don't remember if I tried adding air while it was stuck.  Probably did not, but that might have cleared it.  I have learned not to check the pressure unless I have a good air supply ready right there on the spot. 
So, not planning on using them again.  Balance at tire mounting time is simplier in the long run for me.

[Cruzen]

I put the beads in my rear tire when I mounted it a couple of years ago.
I like to check my tires regularly, & I don't get the air hose out unless I want to add air, so I don't bother clearing the valve before checking the pressure.
As Mr. Whiskey pointed out a bead can find it's way into the valve core & cause it to stick open when the pressure is checked.  It's happened to me twice now.  I've removed the core & cleared it once & replaced it once.  Don't remember if I tried adding air while it was stuck.  Probably did not, but that might have cleared it.  I have learned not to check the pressure unless I have a good air supply ready right there on the spot. 
So, not planning on using them again.  Balance at tire mounting time is simplier in the long run for me.

That usually only happens if you have the air valve on the bottom of the rotation when you check the pressure.  When you install Dyna Beads they tell you to have the air valve above the 4 oclock position when checking air pressure which is where those of us with back issues have it anyway.

[lacon]

I'm 68 ears old & not quite as flexible as I once was.  I always roll the bike so that the rear valve stem is at about the 10:00 position to check.  (no bags)

[PharmBoy]

Dyna beads are great.  Been using them for 4 years in 6 tires and have installed them in 4 other tires for friends.  They can be reused.  Just open the flap on an envelope, place it inside the tire conforming to the bottom and just roll the beads into the envelope by rolling the tire.  You can either hold the envelope in place or tape it in place and remove all the beads at once.  Then they are ready to dump into your new tire.  Some of them may have discolored somewhat, but they will work just the same...Jim