To change or Not To change myself?
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To change or Not To change myself?
Ok perhaps my search skills are lacking but, I know that several of you guys in this Cbr1000f area have and do change your own tires. I also remember that several of you used balancing beads to balance those tires. The only threads I can find about changing tires are ones that say don't do it. If any of you guys could tell me which beads you used and which tire tools are best and such It would be really appreciated. Also if it goes well I will put a tire changing thread in the how too area. Thanks
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Thanks for the vids those help. I am going for it right now Will let you know how it goes
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Well first I have to take my wheels off and take them into town and wait all day or the next day to pick them up and Pay $30 each if I take the bike in it can take 2 or 3 days and it costs $50 each. My Dad was an independent truck driver when I was a kid we used to change the tractor trailer tires (lorry for my U.K. friends) so I know I can do it I just need a little instruction.
Thanks for the vids those help. I am going for it right now Will let you know how it goes
Thanks for the vids those help. I am going for it right now Will let you know how it goes
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I believe some guys have used Dyna beads 3vl. I think I have lost a wheel weight off my front wheel as I now have a vibration at around 100 km/h. They look reasonably cheap so I think I'm gonna get some for my bike and give them a go. Here is a chart from their site on how much you will need to order.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
Motorcycle applications are easy for all bikes, 2 wheel or 3 wheel
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Front
80 - 120 mm tire width
1 oz
80 - 120 mm tire width (BMW Telelever only)
2 oz
130 mm tire width
2 oz
Rear
130 mm - 240 mm width
2 oz
250 mm - 360mm tire width
3 oz
195 - 205 car tires on the rear
3 oz
Scooters
10" diameter wheels (scooters)
1 oz
12" & Up diameter wheels (scooters)
2 oz
Dual Purpose / Off Road with Rim Locks
Front - 80 - 120 mm tire width
2 oz
Rear - 130 -230 mm width
3 oz
Rim Locks - add one ounce over what you normaly use for that size tire to accomodate the additional weight of the rim lock. Two rim locks opposite each other don't require any more Dyna Beads other than stated above, as they have a tendency to cancel each other out.
Note: Filtered valve cores do not fit all stems. They require a seat 1-1/4" down in the stem. If you cannot use them, simply rotate the tire so the valve stem is about the 6:00 position, then give the valve stem a quick shot of air prior to checking pressure.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
Motorcycle applications are easy for all bikes, 2 wheel or 3 wheel
************************************************** ********
Front
80 - 120 mm tire width
1 oz
80 - 120 mm tire width (BMW Telelever only)
2 oz
130 mm tire width
2 oz
Rear
130 mm - 240 mm width
2 oz
250 mm - 360mm tire width
3 oz
195 - 205 car tires on the rear
3 oz
Scooters
10" diameter wheels (scooters)
1 oz
12" & Up diameter wheels (scooters)
2 oz
Dual Purpose / Off Road with Rim Locks
Front - 80 - 120 mm tire width
2 oz
Rear - 130 -230 mm width
3 oz
Rim Locks - add one ounce over what you normaly use for that size tire to accomodate the additional weight of the rim lock. Two rim locks opposite each other don't require any more Dyna Beads other than stated above, as they have a tendency to cancel each other out.
Note: Filtered valve cores do not fit all stems. They require a seat 1-1/4" down in the stem. If you cannot use them, simply rotate the tire so the valve stem is about the 6:00 position, then give the valve stem a quick shot of air prior to checking pressure.
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