okay - I am ready to get flamed. I have ALWAYS changed all my own tires. I have never wrecked a bead doing it. I have never had a motorcycle tire balanced. Every time I change one, I tell myself that if I notice any handling issues, I will take the wheel in to be balanced. I have NEVER had to do that, and I have been changing tires since 1970. I have never used any Dynabeads or slime. Bring it on folks. I can take it.
Same thing here. I change my own. Line up the dot with the valve stem, and go on my way. Never balanced them, never had a problem.
Just wanted to offer an alternative.I am running a 195/60/16 achilles CT on my bike.FLHTK 2010 and balanced it with .26 gram airsoft bb's 114 per ounce 3 ounces in back tire and its awesome.2000 of these are 7$ at walmart.