khinko 244 balancing

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "J-Bob" wrote:

> > I just mounted a Shinko 244 on the back of my KLR and it is really out of balance. I've never had to use more than 1 and 3/4 oz to balance a rear tire before and it looks like this Shinko is going to take around 4 oz. of weights to balance. Does anyone else find this unacceptable? Wondering if I should just take it off and get something else, or just go buy some more weights. I did try moving the tire on the rim once, and it didn't help. This tire has one side that is quite heavy. > > Thanks, > John >

John, Welcome to the world of magic tire balancing! or not. Opinions vary here about if it is worthwhile to even balance a Shinko 244 = look alike Kenda 270. I have no experience with the Shinko but I have worn out several K270's; I have balanced some, some are spoon-and-go. shrug. I have noticed, the less expensive the tire, the more 'lead' it requires. One thing for sure, if you don't do a little something to help balance THAT tire, it will seek its own balance very quickly by scrubbing off tire rubber or throwing a 'rubber-lug' in as little as 500 miles. Yes, ask me how I know. After it wears off the 'heavy' spot, the tire will be balanced. shrug. You speak of moving the tire and it did not help... the only time it would not help is if the heavy spot was already opposite the valve stem. If you feel you have identified the heavy spot, mark it with (sic) chalk and make sure it is opposite the valve stem. NOTE: Your tire should/could have a yellow dot/circle/triangle on the tire = light point of the tire; that dot goes near the valve stem. Tell us how you are balancing the tire-- Some use a stand-alone balancing stand; Some describe mounting the axles between two parallel surfaces others do it on the bike (I do, and get satisfactory results) We are starting from an assumption that you have not induced any additional drag into the balancing process--such as a dragging brake disc that might be slightly warped. Make sure your process includes: 1.with the brake caliper removed so it cannot induce disc drag 2. the chain removed from the sprocket (asking just to be sure!) 3. and the axle-nuts not overly snug. 4. One last thing I would check: make sure the wheel bearings turn freely without any 'flat' spots or rough spots as you rotate them with your fingers (Note: if you are right handed, do this with your right hand = most sensitive of your two hands.) Rough bearing can make a difference in a [slow speed, dynamic] wheel balance as it favors the rough spot [induced drag] and show a false balance point. 5. The tire you bought just might be a slug. It may require both OEM spoke weights and stick-ons to make it balance. I have heard HD shops have lots of nice fat spoke weights for sale. If you bought the tire from a local dealer, ask the question, "What is the max acceptable weight you would add to balance a tire?; or What is the max weight added to a tire that you would send out the door?" I bet is will be more than 4oz. If it is much less than 4 oz, they just might replace the tire. worth a shot. Weights: I have used 1. 50/50 or 60/40 solder wrapped around the spoke. OK for slight weight additions 2. as well as reusing those LARGE OEM spoke weights. 3. Presently I am using stick on tire weights. Make sure the wheel is really, really clean before pulling the double stick tape off and NEVER spray them with a pressure washer. revmaaatin.

[georgios_ace]

Hello, I am thinking of buying the 'Wurt' 'TIME-SERT' thread repairing system. http://www.timesert.co.uk/time-sert.php In order to get the proper set I need to know which pitch of the M8 bolts Kawasaki uses on the KLR: M8x1,25 or M8x1? friendly Georgios

[mechanizeinc]

The courser thread: 8 x 1.25 Mech

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "georgios_ace" wrote: > > Hello, > > I am thinking of buying the 'Wurt' 'TIME-SERT' thread repairing system. > http://www.timesert.co.uk/time-sert.php > In order to get the proper set I need to know which pitch of the M8 bolts Kawasaki uses on the KLR: M8x1,25 or M8x1? > > friendly > > Georgios >