MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Did the garages say that a weird wheel mate..cant work on that? Or was it easy to get them to get the job done. Quote
king_of_the_sky Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 i saw a postonvliegler forum about balancing BF wheels little while ago basicly they guy got a load of small lead weights then clamped the axle wit the wheel on to a table ensuring it was flat and such and bearings nice and free running. then gently spin the wheel and mark the lowest point when it stops then spin it fewmore times assuming the lowest point is consistent then put some weight on the rim using form aryldite or simmilar keep repeating the process untill the wheel stops at a random place every time ive been thinking about doing it as my wheels seam to ocilate when going really fast and can bea bit unearving Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 i saw a postonvliegler forum about balancing BF wheels little while ago basicly they guy got a load of small lead weights then clamped the axle wit the wheel on to a table ensuring it was flat and such and bearings nice and free running. then gently spin the wheel and mark the lowest point when it stops then spin it fewmore times assuming the lowest point is consistent then put some weight on the rim using form aryldite or simmilar keep repeating the process untill the wheel stops at a random place every time ive been thinking about doing it as my wheels seam to ocilate when going really fast and can bea bit unearving I may give it a go but did think about letting a tyre place do it for me. My kenda's, although rigid and heavy, did not wobble until I as getting to 50. My front b/f light behaves like this around the 30 mark. There is hardly a day that I go out that I dont do that speed so I always get wobble now and it makes my biatch tits jiggle a little Quote
stumcgoo Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Do you think it would make much difference? are we talking 2mph when you are doing 35mph + or what? My wheels are badly balanced to the point that if i hold my axle and spin the wheel I cant keep the axle still! Is this that big a deal? How much are we talking to get this done? just roughly. How much is balancing normal car wheels for an idea? Cheers Stu Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 Do you think it would make much difference? are we talking 2mph when you are doing 35mph + or what? My wheels are badly balanced to the point that if i hold my axle and spin the wheel I cant keep the axle still! Is this that big a deal? How much are we talking to get this done? just roughly. How much is balancing normal car wheels for an idea? Cheers Stu It save save some lost energy and turn it into speed. How much difference I dont know, maybe negligible but I would like it done purely for comfort factor. Quote
DJA410 Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Hi, Find a tyre fitting shop that fit motor cycle tyres they should be able to do the job. Dave Quote
Mark Rose Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Do you think it would make much difference? are we talking 2mph when you are doing 35mph + or what? My wheels are badly balanced to the point that if i hold my axle and spin the wheel I cant keep the axle still! Is this that big a deal? Cheers Stu The difference betwenn 1st and 15th in the supercup is about 3 mph. It may not matter much to a recreational buggyer but to racers and speed merchants like Andy it's a lot. Quote
Jabberwock Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 As dave says - most Motorbike shops can and will tackle it. If you have an independant Tyre Garage near you (Not Kwik Fit etc) They may well have one of the old Spirit bubble type balancers which should be good up to about 50mph. Cant see me needing it just yet Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 As dave says - most Motorbike shops can and will tackle it. If you have an independant Tyre Garage near you (Not Kwik Fit etc) They may well have one of the old Spirit bubble type balancers which should be good up to about 50mph. Cant see me needing it just yet 50!!! Jesus mate!! My next multiple of 10 to reach is 70!! Doubt if I will get there any time soon or if I do, not in comfort but high 40's though to high 50's I would like to cruise like a Bently!! Not a lada on rubber bushes and solid tyres Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 The difference betwenn 1st and 15th in the supercup is about 3 mph. It may not matter much to a recreational buggyer but to racers and speed merchants like Andy it's a lot. Exactly Mark. Its a touch unerving being incredibly powered up, on the edge of your potential, one mistake with the kite and you are doing human cannon ball inpression and having your buggy shake and wobble Quote
Jabberwock Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Yes exactly Andy but My point was a Static Balance (Which would accomodate the 20 mm hole in your wheel - will only be really only any good UP to 50 mph - after that - you really should be Dynamically balancing. That said - one that is statically balanced WILL be better than one not balanced at all Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 Yes exactly Andy but My point was a Static Balance (Which would accomodate the 20 mm hole in your wheel - will only be really only any good UP to 50 mph - after that - you really should be Dynamically balancing. That said - one that is statically balanced WILL be better than one not balanced at all Of feck...ex tyre mokey on the loose!! Static balance and dynamic balance. Whats it mean and how can it be acheived..practically or not please. Quote
Jabberwock Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Of feck...ex tyre mokey on the loose!! Static balance and dynamic balance. Whats it mean and how can it be acheived..practically or not please. Yup Static is where the wheels stay still - and basically balances on a spirit level to make the Wheel "Balance" -Easier to see than describe. Dynamic Balance is where the wheel is actually spun (These days using expensive machinery to do it) WHich enables the wheel to spin at the speed it would ON the vehicle. Hence a more accurate reading. Just take em to a Motorbike place - They will do it for you ! Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 Yup Static is where the wheels stay still - and basically balances on a spirit level to make the Wheel "Balance" -Easier to see than describe. Dynamic Balance is where the wheel is actually spun (These days using expensive machinery to do it) WHich enables the wheel to spin at the speed it would ON the vehicle. Hence a more accurate reading. Just take em to a Motorbike place - They will do it for you ! Dynamic for me than at the tyre place. Quote
rayens Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Andy - these guys always seem to know their stuff down this way as they do a lot of race spec cars and bikes Certainly be my first call http://www.protyre.co.uk/slough.html Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 Andy - these guys always seem to know their stuff down this way as they do a lot of race spec cars and bikes Certainly be my first call http://www.protyre.co.uk/slough.html About 1 mile from my house and very very god prices indeed. Would have been my first port of call. All the garages BMW, Merc, Honda, Audi take cars their or did..as they are the only ones in the local area who have laser tracking/balance stuff. Cheers Andy Quote
rayens Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Its a good job I know your area so well .......................... Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 Its a good job I know your area so well .......................... So well travelled is our Rayens. Its just makes such a happy ATMOSPHERE around here Quote
rayens Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 All those days spent stalking you have paid off then I know every doorway in your area and some good bushes Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 and some good bushes Does your wife know about these activites? I could be paid off for my silence Quote
rayens Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 Shes more than aware of it I am afraid Andy .......................mind you - so are the police:o Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 Shes more than aware of it I am afraid Andy .......................mind you - so are the police:o Staying OT..did you write to those magazines?...no!! Not those ones The others. Quote
rayens Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 No - no real excuse apart from being feeble Quote
MadAndy71 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Report Posted July 1, 2005 No - no real excuse apart from being feeble Could have made millions from that!! Quote
royster Posted July 1, 2005 Report Posted July 1, 2005 hey guys you could go out and ask a garage to balance your wheels but they might not be able too. when was the last time you took the tires off i know i do buggy jumping but the last time i did there was laods of sand inside them this would make it impossible just a thought:D Quote
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