Homemade Wheel Balancer

DrBlackbird · 03-21-2008, 09:40 PM

DOn't know if this has been posted before, but this guy has a good idea here.
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http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229197

**kurt** · 03-21-2008, 09:50 PM

No centering cones. I don't see how it could work with the wheel a few mm's below the center.

fattybean · 03-21-2008, 10:01 PM

Here's mine, it works because you use the axle and dust caps, it the exact same situation as if it were on the bike.

FYI: the bolt looks undersized in that guys pics because the dust caps go inside the bearings, he should have the dust caps on.

L8RG8R · 03-23-2008, 08:41 AM

Here is the one I made. I found the bearings in my hubs don't roll well enough to balance the wheel well. So I used high quality bearing from roller skates found at Academy Sports. The wheel's axle just lies across them. They are so sensitive, the wheel/axle will spin to an accuracy of less than .5oz.

I originally made the hanging triangles as a way to save space when not in use. It works, but is a little tricky getting the wheel on there. The next time I balance, I'll be constructing a stand similar to the one the guy on ADV did.

Jeff488 · 03-23-2008, 04:40 PM

I like Dyna Beads. No fuss, no muss, accurate balance.

waytooslow · 03-25-2008, 11:42 AM

please explain how these could work, seems like they would increase the out of balance problem - settling in the heavy most part of tire. am I missing something?

never mind.. but still does not make sense to me...

Desmo · 03-25-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fattybean

Here's mine, it works because you use the axle and dust caps, it the exact same situation as if it were on the bike.

FYI: the bolt looks undersized in that guys pics because the dust caps go inside the bearings, he should have the dust caps on.

Fattybean, do you have a close-up picture of your bearing assembly that is mounted on top of your jack stand? I'm thinking you could probably mount two roller skate bearings on a piece of angle iron. Then clamp the angle iron to the top of the jack stand with vice-grips.

Steve

Jeff488 · 03-28-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waytooslow

please explain how these could work, seems like they would increase the out of balance problem - settling in the heavy most part of tire. am I missing something?

never mind.. but still does not make sense to me...

I understand - scratched my head too till I read the explanation here.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/news.htm

danceswithcages · 03-28-2008, 02:51 PM

DynaBeads flat WORK!
I run them in my bikes, and I'm a dispatcher for a trucking company and we run them in all 57 of our trucks, and fleet vehicles. Our trucks each have 28 tires on the ground, and they gross 105,500lbs, and the beads save us a lot of money in tires.

DaveC · 03-28-2008, 03:08 PM

I spent $20 having Cycle Gear spin balance my Michlin. It vibrates at 75mph

. Sure I did not spend much for the tire but I did expect a decent balance job! I dropped it off at lunch said" take yor time do it right" got here at 4:30 like I said I would be and well guess what it was not done, rush job and I get a way less than satifactory job!

Every time I swear I just going to bit the bullet and get the harbor frieght setup and a balance stand.

poser · 10-10-2008, 09:49 AM

I lke the roller skate bearing idea, I think I'm going to try it.

where can you buy stick on wheel weights locally?
is that something auto-zone or o'reily's carries?

RedPill · 10-10-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff488

I understand - scratched my head too till I read the explanation here.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/news.htm

Looks to me as if you can't run them in a plugged tire. They talk in a couple of places about the importance of having a smooth, well-applied inner patch if the tire is repaired.

KenH · 10-11-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poser

I lke the roller skate bearing idea, I think I'm going to try it.

where can you buy stick on wheel weights locally?
is that something auto-zone or o'reily's carries?

Advance has them.

RideOn is supposed to balance tires, too.

10-11-2008, 02:39 PM

Why not just use Ride-On? Prevents flats and balances the tires naturally.

Those stands do look good for truing the wheels, however.

poser · 10-11-2008, 04:32 PM

I picked up the tire changing set up from harbor freight today. the motorcycle attachment is on sale for $50.
No I just need to make a balancing rig.

**Tracker** · 10-11-2008, 05:15 PM

I don't think it has to be that complicated. I have 2 sealed cartridge bearings that I flushed with WD40, a steel rod and 2 jack stands. I've never felt a vibration in any wheel I've balanced that way.

03-21-2008, 09:40 PM	#1
DrBlackbird Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Katy......................... Cell# 832-725-6045 Posts: 671	Homemade Wheel Balancer DOn't know if this has been posted before, but this guy has a good idea here. . . http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229197 __________________ Gary S..(Doc) "We're not getting any younger, do it while you still can,...No Regrets"......

03-21-2008, 09:50 PM	#2
kurt Administrator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 19,106	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer No centering cones. I don't see how it could work with the wheel a few mm's below the center.

03-21-2008, 10:01 PM	#3
fattybean Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 16	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer Here's mine, it works because you use the axle and dust caps, it the exact same situation as if it were on the bike. FYI: the bolt looks undersized in that guys pics because the dust caps go inside the bearings, he should have the dust caps on.

03-23-2008, 08:41 AM	#4
L8RG8R Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,178	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer Here is the one I made. I found the bearings in my hubs don't roll well enough to balance the wheel well. So I used high quality bearing from roller skates found at Academy Sports. The wheel's axle just lies across them. They are so sensitive, the wheel/axle will spin to an accuracy of less than .5oz. I originally made the hanging triangles as a way to save space when not in use. It works, but is a little tricky getting the wheel on there. The next time I balance, I'll be constructing a stand similar to the one the guy on ADV did. __________________ Ryan Aprilia Falco "The Pasta Burner" Last edited by L8RG8R; 03-23-2008 at 08:44 AM.

03-23-2008, 04:40 PM	#5
Jeff488 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nacogdoches, TX Posts: 488	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer I like Dyna Beads. No fuss, no muss, accurate balance. __________________ '04 Silver BMW R1150RT '08 Suzuki Weestrom "Screaming Yellow Zonker" "I just want somewhere to ride and food when I get there" Looking for Ed Sanders' Truck Stop!

03-25-2008, 11:42 AM	#6
waytooslow Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Euless Posts: 23	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer please explain how these could work, seems like they would increase the out of balance problem - settling in the heavy most part of tire. am I missing something? never mind.. but still does not make sense to me...

03-28-2008, 02:51 PM	#9
danceswithcages Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 152	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer DynaBeads flat WORK! I run them in my bikes, and I'm a dispatcher for a trucking company and we run them in all 57 of our trucks, and fleet vehicles. Our trucks each have 28 tires on the ground, and they gross 105,500lbs, and the beads save us a lot of money in tires. __________________ RTW 2014!!! For Dads and Daughters A Yellowstone Weekend with my Daughter Went for a day ride; discovered a motorcycle museum 7 states, 3100 miles, two-up with my daughter!

10-10-2008, 09:49 AM	#11
poser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: old katy Posts: 11,235	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer I lke the roller skate bearing idea, I think I'm going to try it. where can you buy stick on wheel weights locally? is that something auto-zone or o'reily's carries? __________________ Jason Katy, TX (in "old katy" some say there's a difference) http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/ "If it was illegal, there'd be a sign telling us NOT to do it." "I can't always tell if he [Jason] is joking, or if his judgment really is that bad." - my father-in-law 2006 KTM 250 SX-F 2004 Yamaha yz250f - in boxes (some assembly required ) I've got a soft spot/addiction for basket cases, projects, and lost causes.

10-11-2008, 02:39 PM	#14
Mike in Clear Lake Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer Why not just use Ride-On? Prevents flats and balances the tires naturally. Those stands do look good for truing the wheels, however.

10-11-2008, 04:32 PM	#15
poser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: old katy Posts: 11,235	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer I picked up the tire changing set up from harbor freight today. the motorcycle attachment is on sale for $50. No I just need to make a balancing rig. __________________ Jason Katy, TX (in "old katy" some say there's a difference) http://thebohacpage.smugmug.com/ "If it was illegal, there'd be a sign telling us NOT to do it." "I can't always tell if he [Jason] is joking, or if his judgment really is that bad." - my father-in-law 2006 KTM 250 SX-F 2004 Yamaha yz250f - in boxes (some assembly required ) I've got a soft spot/addiction for basket cases, projects, and lost causes.

10-11-2008, 05:15 PM	#16
Tracker Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: down in a holler, Catawba County, NC Posts: 8,855	Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer I don't think it has to be that complicated. I have 2 sealed cartridge bearings that I flushed with WD40, a steel rod and 2 jack stands. I've never felt a vibration in any wheel I've balanced that way. __________________ Help somebody help themselves TX expat "Necessity is the excuse for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of the tyrant and the creed of the slave." - William Pitt "The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao-tzu Another post; another NSA red flag goes up somewhere. Photos for when you're bored.

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