just took my bald tire off and am about to slip on a brand new new one but im wondering if i need it balanced or anything special. can i just put the tire on, fill it up and ride?

 

If you don't balance it there's a 50/50 shot that it'll be out of balance enough to drive you nuts at highway speeds.

I really like the dynabeads for balancing ... 3oz in the rear, 2oz for the front. EZ and never have to worry about it throwing a weight. If you're into competitive track days then that extra oz or 2 might come into play. Otherwise you'll never notice them.

 

Another thing that most moto tires have is a factory balance mark (usually a yellow/white dot or two) painted on the side of the tire. This mark is where you should line up the valve stem when mounting it.
I've had good luck just doing that when I can't seem to find anyone who will mount/balance for a reasonable price. My last two fronts have been fine... no shake/vibes/noise...... but I think I'm gonna do dyna beads next time around.

 

Convert to Dyna Beads right here .................real easy ............works great !

 

Be aware that some manufacturers (like Dunlop) will not honor the tire warranty if ANY fillers, sealants, or balancing systems are used, wet or dry.

They seem to work great, just check with your dealer before installation.

 

go to this website and pay attention it is the easiest way to balance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WHkSPZJ3fI

 

+1 on the Dynabeads