Totally noob question about wheel balancing. - SV650.org

26-01-09, 09:51 AM

Ok, so I require a new front tyre. But will probably just get rear changed aswell as I will be changing front from factory Dunlop, so might aswell get a pair.

Im looking at getting Avon Storms fitted.

I have a replacement front wheel as the current one is marked. So do I switch over the brake discs etc before I get the tyre changed or do they just balance a bare wheel with tyre?

26-01-09, 10:13 AM

I'm no expert on this but i would have thought it'd make sense to get it balanced with everything on it that it would normally have when in use, obviously the disks/bolts/bearings could effect the balance of the wheel itself so balancing it with all the running gear on it would mean you get a perfectly balanced wheel for riding on.

I'm sure someone with a tad more knowledge/experiance will be along shortly, i was going with the logical approach.

26-01-09, 11:23 AM

Yeah thats what I was thinking.. but just not 100% sure

the_lone_wolf · 26-01-09, 11:24 AM

balance the wheel in the state you're going to fit it to the bike, or as close as

26-01-09, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guru

Im looking at getting Avon Storms fitted.

Good choice, excellent tyres that suit the SV (remember that tyres are a personal preference too)

Balance the wheels with the discs on.

26-01-09, 12:56 PM

I've no experience.. so I'll try them and see if I like them.

But I dont like the dunlops that are on it.. especially in wet.

Sid Squid · 26-01-09, 02:43 PM

In theory it should all be balanced as it will be fitted - in this case meaning with the discs, in reality it won't make a measurable difference.

26-01-09, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Guru

But I dont like the dunlops that are on it.. especially in wet.

Snap!

Stu · 26-01-09, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

In theory it should all be balanced as it will be fitted - in this case meaning with the discs, in reality it won't make a measurable difference.

just as well, as my wheels didn't get balanced at all

Seem fine anyway

26-01-09, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guru

I've no experience.. so I'll try them and see if I like them.

Thats the thing with all tyres, until you try them you won't know if they suit you and your needs. Tyres are a personal preference, a lot of people rate all sorts of tyres that I find horrible on the SV and they same the same about the Avon's.

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Originally Posted by The Guru

But I dont like the dunlops that are on it.. especially in wet.

They aren't bad but the aren't great either...

I wouldn't say they are terrible and you would need to change them straight away...

I wouldn't recommend them to be fitted as a second set simply because there are so many better tyres out there...

26-01-09, 09:51 AM	#1
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Totally noob question about wheel balancing. Ok, so I require a new front tyre. But will probably just get rear changed aswell as I will be changing front from factory Dunlop, so might aswell get a pair. Im looking at getting Avon Storms fitted. I have a replacement front wheel as the current one is marked. So do I switch over the brake discs etc before I get the tyre changed or do they just balance a bare wheel with tyre?

26-01-09, 10:13 AM	#2
SVDragRacer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Totally noob question about wheel balancing.. I'm no expert on this but i would have thought it'd make sense to get it balanced with everything on it that it would normally have when in use, obviously the disks/bolts/bearings could effect the balance of the wheel itself so balancing it with all the running gear on it would mean you get a perfectly balanced wheel for riding on. I'm sure someone with a tad more knowledge/experiance will be along shortly, i was going with the logical approach.

26-01-09, 11:23 AM	#3
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Totally noob question about wheel balancing.. Yeah thats what I was thinking.. but just not 100% sure

26-01-09, 11:24 AM	#4
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Totally noob question about wheel balancing.. balance the wheel in the state you're going to fit it to the bike, or as close as __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

26-01-09, 12:56 PM	#6
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Totally noob question about wheel balancing.. I've no experience.. so I'll try them and see if I like them. But I dont like the dunlops that are on it.. especially in wet.

26-01-09, 02:43 PM	#7
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