Wheel balancer

[itlives]

Hey guys, I want to know if anyone has used this type of wheel balancer and are they any good. With the charges of our local bike shops to change/ balance tires, I can pay for a changer and balancer. I was given a Harbor Freight tire changer so just need the motorcycle adapter they also sell.
http://www.discountramps.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancer/p/BW-WB-03/?CID=PSC-PLA-Google-BW-WB-03-motorcycle-service-equipment&st-t=google-motorcycle-service-equipment&vt-pti=99164012662&vt-k=&vt-m=&CAWELAID=1598692615&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CjwKEAjwnpSsBRDH3pT2-7q55R4SJABRiNyTEVrcqNLxqcTPzBWTy7jixgridRW3S4nvqBhPP_rJQxoC2hvw_wcB

 

[jbrown]

I've used a homemade setup similar to that for maybe 30 years.
If you go the HF route for a changer, you may want to consider something to protect your rims:
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm

You'll probably get plenty of responses that say not to bother balancing.

 

[Chump]

I run either dynabeads or ride on tire balancer sealant. I like the concept of ride on, not sure if it actually works or not.

 

[OldRider]

I make my living in the motorcycle tire business and that's the kind of balancer I've used for 40+ years.

 

[itlives]

I've used a homemade setup similar to that for maybe 30 years.
If you go the HF route for a changer, you may want to consider something to protect your rims:
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoblocks.htm
http://home.comcast.net/~prestondrake/mojoweb.htm

You'll probably get plenty of responses that say not to bother balancing.

Thanks for the links and advice. Looks like a small investment that could pay for itself toot sweet!

 

[jbird]

Looks like a good deal so I just now ordered one for myself. Thanks. Jbird

 

[regulator]

I've had good luck with a similar model also.

Another option that takes up less room is Marc Parnes.
http://www.marcparnes.com/

 

[Checkswrecks]

Harbor Freight has a nearly identical stand for $39.99 and routinely offers coupons which can cut that.
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancing-stand-98488.html

 

[mbabc]

I just used my HF changer for the first time a couple weeks back. Great setup! I used both mojo blocks and the mojo lever and the changer is bolted to my garage floor. Use plenty of Ruglide lube (spelling?) and the right techniques and you're gold. Bought the Marc Parnes balancer to complete the job. Very impressed.

 

[Checkswrecks]

My HF changer has paid for itself many times over. Rather than keeping it permanently set up, I have a 4' x 4' piece of plywood with carriage bolts and wing-nuts that the base will mount to. When not in use, zip off the 4 carriage bolts and the entire thing stores easily in the shed.


The HF changer works well with car tires too. The only catch is that you need a different balancer.

 

[itlives]

Thanks for all the suggestions and reviews. I got this one on the way. As said, they will pay for themselves very quickly. -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Balancer-Motorcycle-Do-It-Yourself-Portable-Tire-Save-Money-Include-Weight-/391027959584?hash=item5b0b152720&item=391027959584&vxp=mtr

Next to get will be the tire changer.

 

[itlives]

Thanks Ron, good to know that kind of stuff.