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Which wheel weights should I use?


OlGeezer

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I'm mounting a set of tires on my triple black GSA.

 

Should I use the rectangular wheel weights that stick to the rim or should I use the wheel weights that crimp onto a spoke?

 

My concern is how they would look on the black rim.

 

Thank you,

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Afternoon OlGeezer

 

You can always paint the wheel weights black or find some black ones if you look hard enough.

 

My personal take is I just don't like spoke clamp on wheel weights as they usually trap moisture holding crud between the weight & the spoke causing oxidation, so next tire balance you end up with a nasty part on the spoke showing if the weight needs to go on another place.

 

You also have the option of balancing the wheel only & placing the weight inside the rim. That way a quick check after wheel mounting usually tells you that it is close enough to run as is (most modern tires are pretty close).

 

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I haven't balanced a motorcycle wheel/tire in almost 100k miles. I haven't seen or felt any adverse effects of messing with it. I didn't believe it would ever be OK, but I honestly don't see a difference. I won't balance another one unless I start feeling something goofy

 

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Keith,

 

Always thought you were a bit unbalanced...

:wave:

 

are you using any technique to match heavy point of tire?

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Nope.....The tire brands I have been using during that time have not had the weighted marks from the factory, so I have nothing to go off of.

 

On my RT, I balanced the bare wheels once and never thought about them again. On my GS, I haven't even done that. I run them with no wheel weights at all.

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mythreesons

Dittos. On my first BMW, a k75, I spent hours balancing the wheels only to find out my new static balancer had a bent shaft. When I was done the wheels didn't even need a 1/4 ounce. I haven't balanced a motorcycle wheel since. I have a hard time believing the amount of weights I see on some wheels are accurate.

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My concern is how they would look on the black rim.

You could always paint the weights black... :thumbsup:

 

I've had some problems in the past with the adhesive being very difficult to remove, and leaving a discolored area behind, but that was with silver wheels.

 

There is no "correct" answer.

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Witch_Doctor

I only use a spoke weight if its more practical; ie: need of a heavier weight, and don't want a clump of weight. Other than that, I just use the lead sticky. Be cognizant using spoke weights though, as they tend to make the spoke go dead quicker, and may need to be re-torqued from time to time.

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Nope.....The tire brands I have been using during that time have not had the weighted marks from the factory, so I have nothing to go off of.

 

On my RT, I balanced the bare wheels once and never thought about them again. On my GS, I haven't even done that. I run them with no wheel weights at all.

 

I agree,tire wear,out a bit on air pressure,a pebble,all would throw the balance out.

Met a guy with a G.S. that rode all of Canada,several tire changes - no difference in wear or mileage,some balanced others not- (all Metzelers)

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