SPIKESBIKE
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Does any one use Dyna Beads on their Oilheads? If so any thoughts?
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Dyna Beads
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tommcgee
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Lots of dynabeads threads here already. Try search.
SPIKESBIKE
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THanks my question is answered.
MotorradMike
Lucky
I use DynaBeads and like them.
I was trying to refill this years tires with recycled beads and had an awful time getting them through the valve stem.
They get a little sticky after 4 uses and even though they feel fine they clog the stem way more than usual.
From now on, I'll change them after 3 uses.
The new ones went in just fine.
I was trying to refill this years tires with recycled beads and had an awful time getting them through the valve stem.
They get a little sticky after 4 uses and even though they feel fine they clog the stem way more than usual.
From now on, I'll change them after 3 uses.
The new ones went in just fine.
maacova
maacova
Beads
Been using them couple of years. 1oz frt tire, 2oz rear. I think the Michelin tires (RP2) are not even in need of weight. What do I know? I do know they are cheap enough that I will use new ones each change. Never had a problem with beads in valves. I am getting over 12,000 miles on my front and could get more on my rear if I didn't change at the same time.
Been using them couple of years. 1oz frt tire, 2oz rear. I think the Michelin tires (RP2) are not even in need of weight. What do I know? I do know they are cheap enough that I will use new ones each change. Never had a problem with beads in valves. I am getting over 12,000 miles on my front and could get more on my rear if I didn't change at the same time.
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1aretea
Guest
I have reused them on 5 sets of tires, I swear by them. I scoop them out of the old tire with card and transfer to the new tire, you lose a few. Maybey I'll spring for a new kit!
tommcgee
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Happened to a buddy three times before he banished the little beasties. I was with him in Canada on one occasion. You can read about it if you want: http://www.stromtrooper.com/690073-post13.html
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warredon
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Here is my opinion on using Dyna Beads after running them in two sets of tires. I don't believe I got any extra mileage from using them, if I did it was minimal. I am not using them in the last set I installed.
I think the beads actually work fairly well, but I do notice that when traveling above 85-90mph that the tires that are balanced normally with my balancer are smoother than those with the beads. This difference is minor, but the vibration is there and it appeared only at high speeds.
The one really good thing I like about the beads is that the two front tires I used them on didn't scallop at all. It seemed that every front tire on my BMWs were scalloped when I removed them, some worse than others. That could be a coincidence, I'll see how this front tire does without the beads.
My recommendation is that if you have no way to balance your own tires, use the beads, they do a decent job. If you can do a good job at balancing your tires, then forget about the beads. It seems that the tires manufactured these days do not need much balancing, but my wheels are another story!
As far as removing them from the old tire when doing a tire change, I use a vacuum cleaner. I put a piece of my wife's old pantyhose over the end of the vacuum hose and suck them out of the old tire. Turn off the vacuum and they are trapped in a small pouch of the pantyhose. This actually works very well.
I think the beads actually work fairly well, but I do notice that when traveling above 85-90mph that the tires that are balanced normally with my balancer are smoother than those with the beads. This difference is minor, but the vibration is there and it appeared only at high speeds.
The one really good thing I like about the beads is that the two front tires I used them on didn't scallop at all. It seemed that every front tire on my BMWs were scalloped when I removed them, some worse than others. That could be a coincidence, I'll see how this front tire does without the beads.
My recommendation is that if you have no way to balance your own tires, use the beads, they do a decent job. If you can do a good job at balancing your tires, then forget about the beads. It seems that the tires manufactured these days do not need much balancing, but my wheels are another story!
As far as removing them from the old tire when doing a tire change, I use a vacuum cleaner. I put a piece of my wife's old pantyhose over the end of the vacuum hose and suck them out of the old tire. Turn off the vacuum and they are trapped in a small pouch of the pantyhose. This actually works very well.
Dyna Beads - clogged valve stems
You can buy valve cores from Dyna that have an attached filter preventing that!
You can buy valve cores from Dyna that have an attached filter preventing that!
LRISEN68502
New member
First time with dyna beads, 6k and no cupping with pr3's on 95 rs. This is with shocks on bike that are shot and haven't had the chance to put hagons on that I have sitting in garage. One benefit not mentioned, visually the wheels are cleaner without weights.
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warredon
Guest
dyna beads = snake oil foolishness. IMHO
Have you tried them?????
What bike are you getting 12K on a rear? And are you saying you could go further on the rear?
On most of our bikes, it's two rears to a front.
I've used them for several years & I'd offer my opinion but it has been deemed worthless. I suppose the various truck/freight haulers that use them are also ill informed. Nothing like the tire companies for good information
Like they give a hoot about beads? They want you to buy a new set of tires each week.
Oh, and go ahead & keep adding lead to the environment
End of rant-Whew!
Like they give a hoot about beads? They want you to buy a new set of tires each week. Oh, and go ahead & keep adding lead to the environment
End of rant-Whew!
awagnon
Member
Some very experienced mechanics and riders even question the need to balance motorcycle tires. I do and I use steel weights. Lead weights are illegal in some states so that is becoming a non-issue.
maacova
maacova
Tire usage
Someone asked what kind of bike I am getting 12000 miles on rear tire. I ride a 04 1150 RT and always wear the front tire out first. Road Pilot 2's. Front tires get that funny wear on the left side that I don't like the looks of and change at 12000. Rear could keep going but I just change them both.
Ken Denton
Someone asked what kind of bike I am getting 12000 miles on rear tire. I ride a 04 1150 RT and always wear the front tire out first. Road Pilot 2's. Front tires get that funny wear on the left side that I don't like the looks of and change at 12000. Rear could keep going but I just change them both.
Ken Denton
tommcgee
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Some bike tire manufacturers (Michelin for one) have stopped marking the light spot on the tire with a paint dot because manufacturing tolerances are so good, there is no light spot.
I stopped balancing my bike tires a few years ago. No noticeable difference.
