Wheel weights (spoke type)

Post by **Boom Boom** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:42 pm

I need to balance out the front wheel on the Berg some and have noticed some bikes having weights mounted on the spokes, I think that is what I want. Can anyone tell me where I can get them at or a better option?

the dude himself · Post by **the dude himself** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:45 pm

Dakar guys = stick on wheel weights with aluminum foil tape/duct tape over top to keep them on in the mud.

Post by **pmullen** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:09 pm

I have some. I prefer them over the stick-on kind. If you need 4oz to offset a rim lock, the stick-on kind is a pain as they only come in 1/4oz sizes.

how many do you need and what sizes?

mustangwagz · Post by **mustangwagz** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:55 pm

NICE..i got a front wheel vibration too and was wandering 2 things..

first off..how to find the heavy spot
and second, how to balance it.. figured wheel weights but didnt know where to get em either. lol i just kinda figured i'd have to live with it. haha

Post by **pmullen** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:58 pm

use a rod through the bearings. The wheel will roll untill the heavy side is down. Put weights on top, move wheel and repeat until the wheel stays in whatever location you move it to.

I have a a Tachyon balencer that has bearings and a rod which allows the wheel to spin easier.

see http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... -balancer/ for more info

mustangwagz · Post by **mustangwagz** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:03 pm

Kyler wrote:use a rod through the bearings. The wheel will roll untill the heavy side is down. Put weights on top, move wheel and repeat until the wheel stays in whatever location you move it to.

I have a a Tachyon balencer that has bearings and a rod which allows the wheel to spin easier.

see http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle- ... -balancer/ for more info

AH HA! NO CRAP! so thats what that thing is!! They guy i used to work for (inspection station) has one of those! he bought it and NEVER used it.. i never asked what it was either. Same Color and all! AWESOME! lol well, looks like i'll be pullin my wheel soon! haha DAMN i'm glad i asked!

Post by **Boom Boom** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:11 am

I need to offset the weight of the rim lock. I was thinking of adding a second rim lock to help balance however that would make changing tires a bigger pain. Ken do you have a link to where you purchased yours from?

Post by **pmullen** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:20 am

I'm pretty sure I bought them from American Motorcycle Tire

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog ... th=632_708

Post by **Boom Boom** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:02 am

Thanks, just placed an order

Wingfixer · Post by **Wingfixer** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:05 am

If you are close to a motorcycle shop, JT's, most of them have them and I have scored a few for free.

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