str8, Thanks for sharing the web site.
True if you don't have a qualified and knowledgeable tire techie AND the correct modern computerized equipment.Since when is a spin balance on a motorcycle tire more accurate than the static method?
Go to an AMA, World Superbike, or MotoGP race, and see how they balance their tires. They all use the static method. Wheel hung until the heavy spot is at the bottom and add weights until there is no clear heavy spot.
Don't waste extra money on a spin balance, it is not worth it.
Good enough for ALL folks, and racers! When was the last time you saw a spin balancer machine at a race (pictures required), no value added. Not my opinion, just fact.I guess and I do agree probably static is good enough for most of the folks.
The Marc Parnes static balancer works (overkill even...it is so sensitive) up to FJR redline in top gear....the static doesn't stand a chance for true accuracy comparatively...
Slardy, overall height (diameter) of the tire increases 5.5mm X 2, sidewall at top and bottom of tire. Will increase ride height 5.5mm, only one side of the tire in contact with the road (radius). I can adjust out the increased ride height if need be with my spankin' new Penske shock. :yahoo:
3 weeks ago when I started this topic, dealer done; perfect, and no additional charge for balancing. Geez.When was the last time you balanced a set of tires? Geez.
3 weeks ago when I started this topic, dealer done; perfect, and no additional charge for balancing. Geez.When was the last time you balanced a set of tires? Geez.
You may have a better system, I was pretty much going off the tire changing (balancing) methods that was had at the NERDS parking lot. Granted it was an "on the fly" type of ordeal but I wasn't impressed to say the least at that static method. I think they did 2 or 3 tires that way on the Sat nite and it was after a few cocktails3 weeks ago when I started this topic, dealer done; perfect, and no additional charge for balancing. Geez.When was the last time you balanced a set of tires? Geez.
The only reason I asked...was because you talked like you knew something about balancing. It's clear by your response that this balancing work is done for you, and you are just sucking up the dynamic balancing koolaid from those you pay money to...
Couple of things...and I promise no more spit or venom.You may have a better system, I was pretty much going off the tire changing (balancing) methods that was had at the NERDS parking lot. Granted it was an "on the fly" type of ordeal but I wasn't impressed to say the least at that static method. I think they did 2 or 3 tires that way on the Sat nite and it was after a few cocktails
I may be just too anal about this as well and as said static is probably good enough for the FJR with it's already noticeable vibrations.
A Guy posts that he has a 190/55 tire...then people argue over the best mathematical equation to figure out the MM circumference difference over the stock 180/50...then others argue over static vs spin tire balancing :blink:
I swear you people are all nuts sometimes.
Guilty as charged. :lol:I swear you people are all nuts sometimes.
Hey RH, if Wheatie uses the term creamy smooth one more time he'll have Bustanut joker on the phone trying to engage him in phone sex! jes' sayin' and nuff' said!A Guy posts that he has a 190/55 tire...then people argue over the best mathematical equation to figure out the MM circumference difference over the stock 180/50...then others argue over static vs spin tire balancing :blink:
I swear you people are all nuts sometimes.
Yeah, "creamy smooth" was freaking me out too. Fucking Wheaton weirdo.Hey RH, if Wheatie uses the term creamy smooth one more time he'll have Bustanut joker on the phone trying to engage him in phone sex! jes' sayin' and nuff' said!A Guy posts that he has a 190/55 tire...then people argue over the best mathematical equation to figure out the MM circumference difference over the stock 180/50...then others argue over static vs spin tire balancing :blink:
I swear you people are all nuts sometimes.
Glad you like it. Actually a 190/55 has even more aggressive profile than a 180/55 so there should be no problem with quickness or turn in. There's a reason all the new SS bikes use them.I still really like my "FatSider" 190/55 and they do turn-in quite well. Coming from old rubber is a huge difference (of course!) so you have to recall that memory of when you had the 180/55 as still virgin-ess. I know in theory a wider tire is more "lazy" entering turns but I am running 42-44lbs (as another 190/55 user suggested) and it wants to dive into the turns quite nicely....He was running a 190 rear...
He liked it - he's tall so the additional seat height was no big deal for him, and he mentioned something about better turn-in, but I don't understand shit like that.
FatSider #1 :lol:
I do really like the fatsider 190/55 and +1 about what you said. My 2013 Beemer K1600 (on order) comes equipped already (F/R) with the exact same tire setup I'm now using on the Feejer! Can't be all that bad and I'm thinking it just may be a tad better especially for us tall/big riders.Glad you like it. Actually a 190/55 has even more aggressive profile than a 180/55 so there should be no problem with quickness or turn in. There's a reason all the new SS bikes use them.I still really like my "FatSider" 190/55 and they do turn-in quite well. Coming from old rubber is a huge difference (of course!) so you have to recall that memory of when you had the 180/55 as still virgin-ess. I know in theory a wider tire is more "lazy" entering turns but I am running 42-44lbs (as another 190/55 user suggested) and it wants to dive into the turns quite nicely....He was running a 190 rear...
He liked it - he's tall so the additional seat height was no big deal for him, and he mentioned something about better turn-in, but I don't understand shit like that.
FatSider #1 :lol:
The 190/50 was wider and flatter than the 180/55 which gave it the idea of a slightly slower turn-in.
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