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Are Balance Beads a thing?


tsmitty

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Ok, I've been out of the game for a long time, when I had the front tire mounted on my 86 700 (87 Hurricane 17"} the dude said they use Balance Beads to balance tires? Is this a thing? Say it aint so!

 

No but are they any good? Back in the day we had the jell in a bottle, but I don't think it was ok on the track.

Are balance beads ok on the track?

 

You'all must git a kick out of how this broke sport tourer/privateer hobbled together his bike...well hell I'm lovin it. 

None of my old hacks have come-un-done through the years! 🙂

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They are around and they do work. I don't like the second or two after hitting bump dislodges them and wheel has to re-balance and reach equilibrium again.

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I static balance my wheels on my wheel stand.  Usually takes me about 3 or 4 rounds til it's stopping randomly.  No issues, tested 130mph+.

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yeah, I think I'll use stick-on's. So I'll spend today looking for my set of cones..that sucks..

Nothing else to do, waiting on some parts to put my forks back together.

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