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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
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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.
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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. |
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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I originally made the hanging triangles as a way to save space when not in use.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. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer
I like Dyna Beads. No fuss, no muss, accurate balance.
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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... |
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Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer
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Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer
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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. |
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Re: Homemade Wheel Balancer
I spent $20 having Cycle Gear spin balance my Michlin. It vibrates at 75mph
![]() Every time I swear I just going to bit the bullet and get the harbor frieght setup and a balance stand.
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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?
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Why not just use Ride-On? Prevents flats and balances the tires naturally.
Those stands do look good for truing the wheels, however. |
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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.
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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.
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