I have noticed that my 883R, which I collected brand new this week, has balance weights stuck on the front wheel. Not just one, but five quarter ounce weights stuck together at one point on the wheel. Is this usual? It's not something I've seen on a brand new bike before.

 

It's not really unusual. I can't remember the last time I saw a perfectly balanced tire.

 

Not unusual

 

yeah i have weights on mine. I worked in a tire shop in college, and i can not remember one tier (car, truck, or motorcycle) that was ever balenced right