FootScoot
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Post by FootScoot on Jan 23, 2010 11:43:07 GMT -5
Just wondering what the is the best way to check the balance of tires and wheels?  Can they be balanced the same way as a car tire and wheel, or is there a different procedure? I couldn't find anything on this with a search here.  |
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Post by Rebel on Jan 23, 2010 17:49:55 GMT -5
You can have them balanced like a car tire would be, usually a motorcycle shop will handle it, a few car tire shops might be able to. You can also check out the tire balancing equipment from Harbor Freight if you feel like tackling it yourself.
Some scooter riders have tried balancing beads that you put inside the tire and thye spread out and help with the balance, this is probably not the best choice though.
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FootScoot
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Post by FootScoot on Jan 24, 2010 13:33:29 GMT -5
Thanks Rebel. I know of a small shop here in town that might be able to do the job. Just need to pull the tires and wheels. |
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Post by Rebel on Jan 24, 2010 14:14:18 GMT -5
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Post by Rocketdog on Jan 25, 2010 19:28:11 GMT -5
My motorcycle shop, not a franchised one, could balance my front tire. But not the rear. It took a smaller chuck to do it. I bought better tires and used Dyna Beads. Works good up to 60 mph.
RD
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FootScoot
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Post by FootScoot on Jan 25, 2010 23:00:18 GMT -5
I've been shopping for tires today, and think I will go with Michelin Pilot Sports. I had them on the Honda Superhawk I used to have, and they worked great on it. |
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Post by Rebel on Jan 26, 2010 1:31:18 GMT -5
I've been shopping for tires today, and think I will go with Michelin Pilot Sports. I had them on the Honda Superhawk I used to have, and they worked great on it. ;D |
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Post by Rocketdog on Jan 31, 2010 15:36:42 GMT -5
That's what I run Foot. I lovem.
RD
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FootScoot
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Post by FootScoot on Jan 31, 2010 15:49:52 GMT -5
I've always had good luck with Michelins too.  I can get both of them, mounted and balanced for $130 or so. Not a bad price. |
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Post by jct842 on Jan 31, 2010 19:58:15 GMT -5
why not consider doing it your self. I am 67 yo and I did it on 2 scooters so far. takes a set of motorcycle tire irons and some dish soap in a spray bottle for lube. I used my bench vice to break the tires loose from the rim. The Chinese 150 tooka some 12" tires from the motorcycle superstore that cost a few cents more than $75 and free shipping. I put pirelli's on as they are a super sticky good handling popular tire. no balancing nesc. if it did need some I would use the beads. for the record a 120/70/12 is a whole lot easier to do than a 3.50/10, I have done both. the tire irons run about $10 a pair/ CHANGE THE VALE STEMS NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO.................. John
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Post by kuzikood on Feb 15, 2010 11:33:34 GMT -5
the continental zippy is also a fantastic scoot tire if youe in the market for 10'' ers
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FootScoot
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Post by FootScoot on Feb 15, 2010 22:26:18 GMT -5
Mine are 13's. Figures I'd get the ones that are the most expensive. Oh well, I don't have to buy them too often. |
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