So, whilst cleaning the bike I notice some sticky stuff on the front wheel rim, seems very hard to get off, then I realise the wheel balancing weight is missing, think it may have been missing a while, can't say the front end feels any different, will take the bike into the dealers soon, anyone else had this happen ?
Ah ha, Yes, had new tyres put on 5 months ago, I just assumed all wheels need to be balanced , will get it checked. cheers
Duct tape over the weights you have got - not pretty, but it will keep them in place and stop any following riders getting shot with any that do break free.
Just fitted new tires to my bike and had them balanced at the local garage, luckily they didn't need any balance weights, pleased as I can't imagine the sight of my 5 spokes with duct tape all over them!
Have not made it to the dealers yet, but judging from what Birdie said maybe it didn't need a weight when they put the new tyre on.
Very likely. Most reputable tyre fitters will balance your wheel when you have a new tyre fitted. Not only do they add weights to balance a wheel but they remove existing ones if that's what's required. In fact, that's a better option as your wheel is better without extra blobs of metal. They don't usually clean the glue off though, that's for you to do!
