@Gary: thanks. No loss for me... while inking things out I am sorting out "layman's suppositions", so it helps me work the problem (and hopefully present flaws, questions, ideas, etc).

 

@beary:

::if you are going to use rim weights at all, why even go to beads?::
- in cases where I am not quite happy with a statically weighted wheel (assuming 'just beads didn't work either), I might try it as 'adjunctive therapy' (hey, if it helps),
- and in the case of gel-tech there's some added failure insurance.

Interestingly, I don't recall reading about anyone doing this (and I sifted thru a lot of reports), and I didn't see manufacturers speaking to it. (Need data.)


::either add a lot more beads or::
Just keep in mind the manufacturer recommended limits.

Also, I would add a little more at a time, not just 'a lot more'. Some papers I read on hydrodynamic balancing indicate there is typically a sweet spot, and that gradually adding weight above that will begin to throw off the balance again... until adding more begins bringing it back again.

Personally I would add only a quarter oz. at a time (after adding the recommended amount), and work the problem from there.


As most already know, one caution is to be mindful about adding unsprung weight.
So while I would try this on a tour bike, I wouldn't for on a sport ride (for obvious reasons). {Not that you can't, just a personal choice.}

 

Best chuckle all day, Thanks Gary

 

twohawks
I appreaciate you taking the time, to type your thoughts, to share.
Some of us actually do read posts

BTW..........I still use lead weights

 

Thanks, New Jersey.
Cheers

 

I know, per the warranty card, that the Dunlop warranty is void if any internal balancing method is used. I'm not sure about other manufacturers.

I bought 2 Dunlops and Dyna Beads, read the warranty card when they arrived, and mounted the tires using stick-on weights.

 

Well - I did some real world testing on the Centramatic devices - just a rider - no interest in the company - just like to try new things.

My long term review is at www.bogiesreviews.webs.com

Someone mentioned what these were like at speed... at 105 mph, country road in WI; nowhere near a perfect road surface - very smooth, handled great...

FWIW

 

Thanks for posting your informative review, Gary.
A 15% increase in useability seems substantive.

As an aside, I hope your friend who tangled with the 2x4 didn't get injured!

Cheers,