Balancing Wheels R12RT: Shaft and adapters?

[codinn]

Anyone have tips on balancing wheels out there?

 

The manual shows a shaft and adapters for getting an axle into the wheel for balancing.

 

Is there an elegant homemade tool for this or do I break down and get the BMW tools? Even worse, should I break down and let the local Suzuki shop balance them for me?

 

I'd kinda like to do my own tire changing and balancing. Heck, I do my own haircuts. This can't be much harder. (I have slightly more hair than the emoticon).

[Global_Rider]

The manual shows a shaft and adapters for getting an axle into the wheel for balancing.

 

Is there an elegant homemade tool for this...even worse, should I break down and let the local Suzuki shop balance them for me?

 

Yes, I made my own and they work and look pro.

 

I don't let a dealer touch my rims.

 

Check out Anton Largiader's Web Page and select the Wheel Balancing Equipment page.

 

I made the first balancer and adapter on the page. Cost next to nothing to make if you have access to some shop equipment.

 

As for tire changes, I use two flat tire irons and cut strips of plastic windshield bottle material to protect my rims. Haven't nicked a rim in 30+ years.

[jjohnson24]

http://www.marcparnes.com/

 

This is the thing. Works great. Super accurate, easy to use.

[randy]

another vote for marc parnes, i have two of his units.

[codinn]

Alex, Randy, Jim,

 

Wow! Just what I was hoping for!

 

The Marc Parnes unit will be just perfect, and Largiader's web site is full of useful info.

 

Muchas gracias for your assistance .

[GaryIF]

Ditto the www.marcparnes.com recommendation. Have one for my '03 RT. Smooth as glass results.