mounted new rear tire on my 2001 yamaha R6 is static balance a must? and can i do in garage w something i got?

Question

is static balance to front and rear tire a MUST when new tires installedor will i be ok without doing it? (i do ride extremely fast on occasion and dont want any problems or vibration) should i do mounted on bike or can i do by just putting on a shaft and marking heavy side and attaching sticky weights opposite heavy side? will i notice if i dont do? please help! Scared to not know...

Answer 1

First things first, if you are scared not to know, then get a professional to fit and balance the tyre on you bike.

If you do go and fit the tyre yourself make sure you have the rotation the right way around, because if you fit it the wrong way the tread of the tyre will separate (de-laminate) from the body if it gets too hot.

You have already said you go out riding fast on occasions, don't you think it is a good idea to get a tyre fitter to fit and balance, it will only cost you about 5 bucks more and is that really worth quibbling over for your safety???

Answer 2

Balance is a must. But do not try to balance by placing weight opposite the heavy spot. Use 2 weights, go 120 degrees each way from the heavy spot, keep trying until the tire is balanced. You will likely find that it takes a bit more weight on one side than the other. Tires are not kind enough to have just 1 heavy, or light spot, This is why you must use 2 weights. (Sometimes 3). Keep at it until the tire balances. It is best to use a stand, or a large vise to hold a rod, the size of the axle. May use the axle if it is long enough. Or take a 2x4, make a stand, notch the top ends to hold the axle.

You can not always trust the "Professional" tire installers, they get by with 1 weight when they can. A spin balancer runs at 1 rpm, it can balance there, and have a terrible shake at another speed. A 'bubble balancer', properly used is good. Spin balancer is also good, but only as good as the user. You must use multiple weights.

If you have questions on this, you may email me: [e-mail].

Tomcotexas

Answer 3

verify and make valuable the tire is properly seated on the rim and not fairly ****** able or 2 and not sitting tightly on the rim. this could reason an out of around project. Get the rear wheel off the floor, crank the engine and permit the rear wheel turn. Watch it heavily and notice no count if it is wobbling part to part or up and down. i've got self belief you will locate your project. stable success. Pops.

Answer 4

static balance is a definite must,the results from unbalance can be expensive and painful.have the tire shop do the balance they know what they are doing and it is something you don't want to get wrong.

Answer 5

LMAO..........now ask yourself how good concrete feels at 120mph.........dont skimp on your well being