tire/wheel balancing By silverfox96 (Read 1,237 times)

[silverfox96]

I just read an old post on variators that included a spot of info on the "dynaglass beads" for tire balancing and was wondering how much of a problem one would have getting the beads in with the 90 degree valve stems. My scoot is a "new" (untitled) 2008 zhejiang summit huaw, model HY150T-5 with 13" tires. Has anyone used these beads and put them through a 90 degree valve sterm?

[sprocket]

They are easier to get a straight stem but you can do it in a 90 degree...lean the scooter over on a 45deg angle and use a engraver vibrator...

The other alternative I have used is to break the bead on the tire with a C-clamp, pour in the beads and re inflate with a compressor...

www.innovativebalancing.com/service.htm

[scootvirginia]

I have them in two scooters and ended up putting 2oz in each 10 tire. For sure a big differance.
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/search.do?keyword=DYNA+BEADS

[evilgenius]

I say 'go ghetto'. Get you a big bottle of plastic airsoft pellets and you'll have all you'll likely ever need. Put them in by breaking the bead like sprocket said, or adding them at the same time you change out the valve stems. I used about 2 oz in 12" high profiles with noticeably improved result.

Better yet - they make a 'swishy' sound at low speed too. Ooh! Aah!

[scootvirginia]

Ooooo I like that, I was thinking shotgun shot but did not want the rusting to be a problem. May try that with the dyna beads as I think I ned more anyway. Thanks