when to change shocks and who balances there tires By deanc (Read 669 times)

[deanc]

when does one change the shocks on the 250b, and I got new tires but they werent balanced, may explain the rough ride. They guy at the scooter shop said they didnt need to be bnalanced, but I dont know why they wouldnt.( he doesnt even have a balancing machince).

[turtle8]

Dynabeads seem to work for me. I put 2oz in each tire.

I don't know about changing shocks. I guess if they can no longer control the spring and cause a bouncy ride, then they are worn out.

[deanc]

dynabeads, where do I get them and can I put them in after the tires already on and inflated

[turtle8]

I bought my direct from the mfg. They are touchy about who sells them.

www.innovativebalancing.com/gallery1.htm

You can buy, from them, a bottle and hose to but them in the tire through the valve stem.

[Cruiser]

If your scoot can do over 45mph, then I would balance the tires. Dynabeads are installed with the tire mounted on the scoot. Remove the little valve assembly from the air snout to let all the air out. It's easiest to pour the beads into the tire using a plastic or rubber hose and a small funnel. A lot of tapping may be required because the Dynabeads have a lot of static cling. Once that's done, replace the valve and fill the tire. About 2 ounces of Dynabeads is plenty for scooter tires.

Scoots' ride quality is dependent on air pressure in the tires. If the ride has deterioated with the new tires, they may be overinflated. You should be able to drop to 26 to 28 pounds air pressure to help out the ride. If you are not a heavy rider, you might experiment with lower air pressure. There is no set mileage as to replacing the shocks. Like turtle8 says, when the ride gets bouncy then the shocks are worn out.

[deanc]

thanks cruiser. its a 250b so it def will do 65 atleast thats all I would do. i'll check the air, it may be over inflated. should the front and rear psi match?

[Cruiser]

I like to run the front tire 3 pounds lower than the rear.

[deanc]

thanks will experiment I will.