I bought wheel weights form Harley for my bike since some came off (new bike).
I cleaned the area well with parts cleaner and alcohol. I peeled off the adhesive
protection form the wheel weight and placed thw weights in with a bit of pressure but
they do not stick. Someone was telling me that they may use pressure sensitive adhesive.
Is that my problem? If so how long do I apply pressure?

 

Use Dyna Beads and you wont have to worry about weights.

 

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Ride On not only balances the tires but helps prevent flats.

 

Man, no bidy is answering my question.... Guys, thanks, but i do not carea about dyna beads. I want to understand why is the adhesive not working. If anyone knows I appreciate your help.

 

Obviously the flat weight has to be on a flat surface of the wheel. I use rubbing alcohol then dry the area and wait a minute to be sure it's completely dry. The adhesive is a "you get one try" deal. You can't reposition it, if you do it won't stay adhered. If you get it a little crooked leave it that way, or remove it and use a new weight. Remove the paper (do NOT let the adhesive touch anything, finger etc.) then stick it on and push it firmly for 15 seconds. I've never experienced one coming loose after doing this.

 

Also be sure the wheel is clean of wax, silicone etc the adhesive on the weights is not the most stick stuff

 

The only reason it won't stick is that there must be a residue of oil or wax you failed to remove. Alcohol usually does it but you may have missed some. Try again with a new weight. I also have replaced the sticky tape on a few items with better grade stuff but you'd think wheel weights would have the best stuff already.

 

I had the same problem as you. I peeled the adhesive tape off the weight and put a little piece of 3m 2 sided tape on its place. Worked like a champ.

 

And,yes,it is pressure sensitive-give it all the pressure you have in your fingers..