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[bobaroni]

bobaroni,

Makes you wonder if either H-D or the dealer understand the basics of applying an adhesive wheel weight.  It's a very simple process, and I guarantee I can install them where it will be necessary to pry or cut them off.  They are either using old dried-out weights, or are not following the process with regard to cleanliness, temperature, and pressure.

Rule #1:  CLEANLINESS IS PARAMOUNT - clean the wheel with a grease and oil remover, followed with alcohol.  Wipe dry with a clean cloth.  Keep fingers off the surface and off the adhesive.

Rule #2:  KEEP THE SURFACE WARM - most pressure sensitive adhesives work best when applied to a warm surface.  Make sure the wheel and the weight are both at least 70 plus degrees.

Rule #3:  APPLY PRESSURE - when installing the weights, start at one end and press onto the wheel to eliminate bunching and air gaps.  Once the weights are applied, reapply pressure evenly from one end to the other to force the adhesive into intimate and full contact with the wheel.  The reason they call it "pressure sensitive adhesive" is that it takes pressure to fully wet out the adhesive.  

BTW - if you've owned a car or truck where a nameplate or piece of body moulding came loose, it was most likely due to not following the above rules during installation.  This was one of my pet peeves when I worked in assembly plants; people thinking they could just lay the parts up against the car and they would somehow magically stick without any effort.

Jerry  

Oh, I forgot, last but not least, do not let Howie (Hoist) ride your bike for at least 12 hours - those weights need time to allow the adhesive to build full strength prior to any burn-outs. 

Funny how Hoist missed your comment so far.
The irony of the story is that when I took the bike in I told the SM that the original weights had come off. (I was having the rear wheel replaced because it was losing six pounds of pressure a day). He told me that I wouldn't have to worry about the wheel weights since they were installing a new wheel. So this is actually the second wheel that the weights have fallen off.

[Hoist!]

Funny how Hoist missed your comment so far.
The irony of the story is that when I took the bike in I told the SM that the original weights had come off. (I was having the rear wheel replaced because it was losing six pounds of pressure a day). He told me that I wouldn't have to worry about the wheel weights since they were installing a new wheel. So this is actually the second wheel that the weights have fallen off.

I saw it. I don't do burnouts though! I burn the tire out too quick as it is. I only got 6500 out of the first one! I need one this week! My weights fell of pretty early on. Didn't feel any difference, so I never did any thing about it. Now maybe the tires will get mounted right!

Hoist!

[Harleyflyer]

Does anyone have any updates on how the beads are working?  I would be interested in hearing from some riders who have had some good experience with these.  I have a Screamin Eagle Road King that has a load of those ugly weights that I would sure like to get rid of!

If this product doesn't pan out I think I would like to go with chrome weights.....but the beads are my first choice because of them being hidden....that's assuming they are considered to good product.  I am VERY interested to hear what word is on the beads is....good OR bad.

Thanks in advance,
Keith

[brassspike]

Does anyone have any updates on how the beads are working?  I would be interested in hearing from some riders who have had some good experience with these.  I have a Screamin Eagle Road King that has a load of those ugly weights that I would sure like to get rid of!

If this product doesn't pan out I think I would like to go with chrome weights.....but the beads are my first choice because of them being hidden....that's assuming they are considered to good product.  I am VERY interested to hear what word is on the beads is....good OR bad.

Thanks in advance,
Keith

I have had them on my F150 and the Dyna for over a year with no problems. A little tedious to get in a tubed tire but work well. I'm not sure how much of a mess I'll have when the 150's have to come off.

[cvosjoe]

Harleyflyer,
I installed them on my 09 SERG when I replaced the tires. I have about 2500 miles on the new tires and they seem to work well. I have not noticed any vibration or cupping. I am leaving on a 5k road trip next week and when I get back I will update the this post.
Joe

[LarryB]

Harleyflyer,
I installed them on my 09 SERG when I replaced the tires. I have about 2500 miles on the new tires and they seem to work well. I have not noticed any vibration or cupping. I am leaving on a 5k road trip next week and when I get back I will update the this post.
Joe

since you have already changed your tires, I have a couple Q's. how many miles did you have on before you changed. did you get the new 408F's. how much$. I have 11500 on my first set now and need to find a new front. local dlr said on backorder.

[cvosjoe]

since you have already changed your tires, I have a couple Q's. how many miles did you have on before you changed. did you get the new 408F's. how much$. I have 11500 on my first set now and need to find a new front. local dlr said on backorder.

The front tire had 12.8K on it. It was cupped so bad that the trailing edge of the tread was worn down to the tread groove. The dealer replaced the tire (D408F) and wheel under warranty. The back tire was still good (a little cupping) at 15K but since I am going on a 5K road trip I didn't want to finish the trip on a slick.

[spydglide]

DynaBeads are the answer to the wheel weight problems on your scooter.  A # of us are running them with good results all around.  har!  spyder

[Harleyflyer]

Thanks guys for all your input.

Joe - I will be interested in your feedback when you get back from your big roadtrip.   

Syder - Very good to hear you have had good results....these beads do look promising.   

Thanks,
Keith

[49445CVO]

I know most might have this done at a shop but the question I have is, do ya remove the old weights or keep them on?

[spydglide]

remove all weights when installing the dyna-beads.   spyder

[Eqcons]

Does anyone have any updates on how the beads are working?  I would be interested in hearing from some riders who have had some good experience with these.  I have a Screamin Eagle Road King that has a load of those ugly weights that I would sure like to get rid of!

If this product doesn't pan out I think I would like to go with chrome weights.....but the beads are my first choice because of them being hidden....that's assuming they are considered to good product.  I am VERY interested to hear what word is on the beads is....good OR bad.

Thanks in advance,
Keith

I had them in my 07 CUSE2 for around 1½ tires (salvaged them when I changed the rear) and liked them so much that one of the first things I did on my new CUSE4 was to get rid of the weights and put new dynabeads in.  I couldn't be happier.   

Jim

[49445CVO]

kinda figured that would be the case

[LarryB]

remove all weights when installing the dyna-beads.   spyder

like these?

[spydglide]

like these?

:huepfenlol2:har! :drink:spyder