HELP - Dealer - Can't balance my rear wheel ?!

[groundeffect]

OK HERE IS THE DEAL.

Dropped my Spyder RS off to the dealer this morning, first thing, to have a rear tire replaced, before heading to Quebec, Magog SpyderFest 2010.

Just got a call from my local dealer saying they CAN NOT balance the wheel with the new tire installed.

I asked why… they said that don't have the correct machine to balance it. They took it to a local car shop, they said they can't balance it either…..

Thoughts/Comments are GREAT APPRECIATED.


They are a certified canam spyder dealer, btw.

Thank you.
Dean

 

[Lamonster]

 

[Firefly]

:agree: Just put ride-on in it and you'll be fine. I have no weights on any of my tires now--- just Ride-on inside and all is good.

I also had problems finding places that could balance these tires.... so now I just use Ride-on.:thumbup:

 

[groundeffect]

Ok… Just got back from talking with the Dealer in person…

The reason they could not balance it was the wheel did not fit their machine. LONG story short…. the tech that was working on my rear tire got a suggestion from a more experienced general tech, who suggested to use a different bearing in the spyder wheel, temporarily, just for the purposes of balancing, to get it to fit their shop machine. It worked and they just called and said it is now balanced and they put something like 80g of weight to balance things out.

Is 80g typical, ok?


Lamont / Firefly - Thanks for the suggests for using Ride On. Didn't read your message until they Dealer had it balanced and reassembled, but will definitely keep Ride On in mind for the up coming tire replacements, for balance and flat protection.


As I understand it, I'm the first Spyder Ryder to have their rear wheel replaced here in the city, so I'm a big of a guinea pig for them it seems.

Guys, thanks for your replies!
Dean

 

[fastfraser]

You wore your rear tire out already ?:dontknow:

 

[groundeffect]

You wore your rear tire out already ?:dontknow:

Yes.
13, 600km on my first stock rear tire. Yes, it is worn down now to just below the wear limits according to the book. I suspect I could push another 1000km out of it, but I do not want to take that risk with the trip to Magog SpyderFest 2010 coming up next week.


I will keep it on hand in the garage just in case I need it.
And no... I'm not one for burn outs, so it is just normal wear and tear for me.
Cheers.
Dean

 

[WackyDan]

Wow Dean.

I've done about 4 burnouts and have over 8000 miles on my rear - basically the same as 13,600KM.... ANd it looks like I can get another 1500 miles or so out of it.

Yes.
13, 600km on my first stock rear tire. Yes, it is worn down now to just below the wear limits according to the book. I suspect I could push another 1000km out of it, but I do not want to take that risk with the trip to Magog SpyderFest 2010 coming up next week.


I will keep it on hand in the garage just in case I need it.
And no... I'm not one for burn outs, so it is just normal wear and tear for me.
Cheers.
Dean

 

[docdoru]

12.5-17k/ rear tire, but baby-it...btw, is there a wear indicator? pps: :shocked:

 

[DragonSpyder]

Most motorcycle shops can balance the rear tire. They did mine for free!

 

[fastfraser]

:thumbuput a TOYO 1 on about 12,000KM ago and it still looks like its brand new.My dealer i bought it from wouldn't mount the TOYO as it is not a motorcycle tire :dontknow:. So i took it to my present dealer that had no qualms about doing it .

 

[NancysToy]

The reason they could not balance it was the wheel did not fit their machine. LONG story short…. the tech that was working on my rear tire got a suggestion from a more experienced general tech, who suggested to use a different bearing in the spyder wheel, temporarily, just for the purposes of balancing, to get it to fit their shop machine. It worked and they just called and said it is now balanced and they put something like 80g of weight to balance things out.

Is 80g typical, ok?

80 grams (< 3 oz) is quite a bit of weight, but nowhere near what I have seen on some. I have one front wheel that has twice that amount. We'd all like to see wheels balance with just an ounce or two, but it is unusual these days. You'll be just fine. Still recommend the Ride-On.

 

[hondaman]

80g is a lot of weight for a small tire.Full size truck tire might be normal.For a good name brand car tire 10 to 25 grams is normal.I mount some high end car tires and need allmost nothing,but they are 400.00 a tire.I mounted my g-force on the spyder and didnt ballance to see how it would ride and rides still smooooth 7k later.But the front stock tires I have had to ballance 2 times now.

 

[Don Stombaugh]

Yes.
13, 600km on my first stock rear tire. Yes, it is worn down now to just below the wear limits according to the book. I suspect I could push another 1000km out of it, but I do not want to take that risk with the trip to Magog SpyderFest 2010 coming up next week.


I will keep it on hand in the garage just in case I need it.
And no... I'm not one for burn outs, so it is just normal wear and tear for me.
Cheers.
Dean

My first stock front tires lasted 16,000 miles .first stock rear tire lasted 19,436 miles. How I'll see how long the second set will last.

Don:2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

80g is a lot of weight for a small tire.Full size truck tire might be normal.For a good name brand car tire 10 to 25 grams is normal.I mount some high end car tires and need allmost nothing,but they are 400.00 a tire.I mounted my g-force on the spyder and didnt ballance to see how it would ride and rides still smooooth 7k later.But the front stock tires I have had to ballance 2 times now.

Car tires seem to be much better than these Kendas for balance. I'd like to see how the wheels do bare sometime.

 

[groundeffect]

Wow Dean.

I've done about 4 burnouts and have over 8000 miles on my rear - basically the same as 13,600KM.... ANd it looks like I can get another 1500 miles or so out of it.

Hi Dan. I think if I wanted to, I could push it to about 15,000km, but don't want to be risking anything with the trip to Magog coming up. I did keep it for a spare, just in case I need it for some reason. Just put it in storage here at my place.


Perhaps the pressure will drastically increase/decrease longevity of the tire? I have kept my rear tire psi within spec (as with the front also), but on the lower end of the range for the rear. I will start another thread to see what you guys recommend for psi on the rear stock tire.

Cheers.
Dean

 

[xpeschon]

Does more then just balance tires.... Prevents FLAT tires to a certain degree... Something to consider.. I would do this before you start your trip. Read up on it I think you would agree this is some pretty good stuff..

X-Joe

 

[groundeffect]

12.5-17k/ rear tire, but baby-it...btw, is there a wear indicator? pps: :shocked:

There are water blocks and there are wear indicators. My rear tire is very low, mostly in the center of the tire and at its wear indicators now. The outer edges have about twice as much bite left, or slightly more.

:thumbuput a TOYO 1 on about 12,000KM ago and it still looks like its brand new.My dealer i bought it from wouldn't mount the TOYO as it is not a motorcycle tire :dontknow:. So i took it to my present dealer that had no qualms about doing it .

I will see how long this tire lasts me and may opt for a different tire later on. Thanks for the note.

80 grams (< 3 oz) is quite a bit of weight, but nowhere near what I have seen on some. I have one front wheel that has twice that amount. We'd all like to see wheels balance with just an ounce or two, but it is unusual these days. You'll be just fine. Still recommend the Ride-On.

:thumbup:


thank you for the comments, everyone.
Cheers.
Dean

 

[groundeffect]

Just got back from the Dealer with a new rear tire installed ( and balanced ).

Also just picked up my BRP Windshield and hope to install it shortly.


Cheers.
Dean

 

[WackyDan]

Dean,

It may also have a lot to do with road construction/make up in your area. The type of primary road material and the type of aggregate. Some roads are rougher than others... Even race tracks have their own unique personalities with tire wear.

So who knows? I don't think you should worry as much about tire pressure in regard to longevity of the tires as you should focus on what pressures make the Spyder perform the best and most safely.

Hi Dan. I think if I wanted to, I could push it to about 15,000km, but don't want to be risking anything with the trip to Magog coming up. I did keep it for a spare, just in case I need it for some reason. Just put it in storage here at my place.


Perhaps the pressure will drastically increase/decrease longevity of the tire? I have kept my rear tire psi within spec (as with the front also), but on the lower end of the range for the rear. I will start another thread to see what you guys recommend for psi on the rear stock tire.

Cheers.
Dean

 

[groundeffect]

Dean,

It may also have a lot to do with road construction/make up in your area. The type of primary road material and the type of aggregate. Some roads are rougher than others... Even race tracks have their own unique personalities with tire wear.

So who knows? I don't think you should worry as much about tire pressure in regard to longevity of the tires as you should focus on what pressures make the Spyder perform the best and most safely.

Dan, I appreciate the comments. Haha, well, if the road conditions have anything to do with it.... that is a big part for my area, haha.

Thank you.
Dean