| Author | Message | ||
     Wvbueller |
Hey guys, I just got a GREAT deal on a set of Michelin Pilot Power tires for my O1' X-1, got them delivered to my door for 202.98$$$$$. Anyway, what is the best way to balance these, I have heard of a powder or something that you can put inside the tire to automatically balance it. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Let me know what you guys think about this. Also, how hard is it to mount the tires, we have a tire machine for cars, but I dont think I can use it for my bike, but my dad is a mechanic and I think we can mount them, just wondering if anyone has any tips or anything. Thanks alot guys, this is a great site and you guys are awsome.... | ||
| Dave_02_1200 |
I use a Marc Parnes wheel balancer. It is the best unit I have ever seen and the price is very reasonable. Google "Mark Parnes wheel balancer" for details. | ||
| Swamp2 |
Anybody used those "dynabeads"? Looks cheap, easy - and from most reviews I've read seems to work... | ||
| Preybird1 |
Ok now here we go again!! Where is Blake? Don't get us started on the "Beads"  I will say....they can "clump" up i have seen it! They are very messy if spilled or when the next time the tire is changed they go everywhere. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
You can easily static balance them at home using the axle and some stick on weights from a big box store. A quick Google search gave me tons of hits and here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2AuivYzaBs The Dynabeads, IMHO, are pure bunk and I'd stay away from them. I just looked at the Marc Parnes site and they list a universal wheel balancer that looks really nice. After you do it once, and only once, you'll regret ever paying someone to do it  | ||
| Swamp2 |
Ok, sorry if that's been beaten to death. I'd never heard of them until recently - but being a guy who changes my own tires, I have to say the concept looks interesting... | ||
| Nallac |
I'm to lazy to fit my own tyres... take the rims an tyres in to a local Yamaha shop to fit and balance,$30. Cost $5 to fix a puncture a couple of weeks ago. | ||
| Ztferrari |
fixing a puncture on a bike tire scares the bajeebes outta me |
