Picked one up the other day. Figured for $39, how could I go wrong. However I'm a bit confused by the instructions which say these adapters are needed for HD motorcycles:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=98493

I don't see how these adapters would work with 1 inch (25mm) HD axles. Or even why they'd be needed since the included cones are supposed to be good for up to 39mm axles.

Anyone else use this balancer? with/without the adapters.

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Haven't used them. 1" = 25.4mm, so I agree with you that the cones should work.

I think it's a catalog error. The title of the Harbor Freight link says Harley Davidson® Motorcycle Wheel Balance Adapter Set, but the description says this adapter lets you balance wheels for Ducati® motorcycles.

Anybody here know the axle confiuration for a Duck?

 

single sided swingarm. Axle is not removable

 

I have never balanced wheels on them as the local tire store gives good deals on tires & (R&R) mounts & balances them for $10/each. I do use my balancer for spinning fork tubes & sliders on inverted forks. A dial indicator/magnetic mount and you are good to go for hours of fun!

 

Could be. But would hate to get the wheel off and then find out I need an adapter. On the other hand would hate to buy the adapter and find it didn't work either.

I may just take it back and drop the extra money for a Marc Parnes balancer. Least I know it will work with my HD. Looks like a better quality unit also.


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You gotta remember who writes/edits(?) those instructions...the conversion from Chinese to English sometimes is a little "iffy"! I bought one of their lifts($75...I couldn't help it) and there was a little assembly to do. Needless to say, the picture was better info than the instructions...