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beeryboats
10-14-2008, 05:28 PM
I had my rear tire mounted and balanced at lunch, and I did not notice until I got home they had used 2oz of lead to balance the wheel. I called Savoy, IL Twin City BMW who sold me the tire and they said to ask the shop if they tried to re-clock the tire to bring the weight down. They were closed of coarse. So my question for the group is, how much lead is too much?

The last Me880 for my R11RT only needed about 1/2-3/4oz. Twin City offered to redo the work this Sat. if I can make the 120 mile ride. Would you ride that far with a new tire that may be over-weighted?

Come on everyone, jump in!

Thanks, Jay
PGlaves
10-14-2008, 06:53 PM
I had my rear tire mounted and balanced at lunch, and I did not notice until I got home they had used 2oz of lead to balance the wheel. I called Savoy, IL Twin City BMW who sold me the tire and they said to ask the shop if they tried to re-clock the tire to bring the weight down. They were closed of coarse. So my question for the group is, how much lead is too much?

The last Me880 for my R11RT only needed about 1/2-3/4oz. Twin City offered to redo the work this Sat. if I can make the 120 mile ride. Would you ride that far with a new tire that may be over-weighted?

Come on everyone, jump in!

Thanks, Jay

Sure ride it! If it doesn't thump it is balanced well enough to get to the dealership. Then let them examine the tire, rotate the tire on the wheel, whatever they need to do to be sure it is properly balanced and within the tolerance of the manufacturer. If they don't like the result they can return the tire as defective. If you don't like the result and they do, well consider where you'll get your next tires and other service.
beeryboats
10-14-2008, 06:59 PM
Sounds good Paul. I think I'll wait for dry weather. I've heard new tires and wet roads don't mix well.
Jay
DarkCloud
10-14-2008, 09:45 PM
That's a lot of weight. Did you put the bike on the center stand and rotate the wheel to see if there is a high spot on the tire? How old is the tire?

JON
DPeakMD
10-15-2008, 07:59 AM
Hi Jay! :wave Is it opposite the valve stem? That can have an effect.
DPeakMD
10-15-2008, 08:25 AM
On further reflection...have you ever tried Cycle Outfitters for tire work? It's a lot closer!
Red100RT
10-15-2008, 05:06 PM
On further reflection...have you ever tried Cycle Outfitters for tire work? It's a lot closer!

What's closer yet is your own garage. DIY;)
beeryboats
10-15-2008, 05:08 PM
On further reflection...have you ever tried Cycle Outfitters for tire work? It's a lot closer!

Closer to you maybe, Dryer is just around the corner from my work. They mount and balance during lunch. Nobody has the me880 in that size around here so I'm forced to mail-order anyway.
Jay
maxscycle
10-15-2008, 06:28 PM
Nobody has the me880 in that size around here so I'm forced to mail-order anyway.
Jay


If time allows, why not have your local shop order you a 880 tire in the size you need, next time?
max
bikerfish1100
10-15-2008, 07:58 PM
If time allows, why not have your local shop order you a 880 tire in the size you need, next time?
max


because dealers charge a freaking arm & a leg for tires, even when they mount them for you? (and they typically charge a hand & a foot for the mounting, too!)
DPeakMD
10-16-2008, 09:25 AM
I know Jay. He just wants a good excuse to make a 120 mile ride!!! :brad
beeryboats
10-17-2008, 02:20 AM
because dealers charge a freaking arm & a leg for tires, even when they mount them for you? (and they typically charge a hand & a foot for the mounting, too!)

That's part of it. My local dealer told me that the me880 160/60r18 was not the correct tire for my bike. It's my bike and my riding style. I'll pick what tire I use. That's why I'll drive 125 miles to the next dealer.