Dyna Beads-- Nobody mentioned this...

[Top Cat]

I purchased the beads and read the directions.
First suprise= Directions state if you have 90 degree valve stems you must break the tire bead and pour the beads directly into the tire. Tilt the tire up after reinstaling the tire bead so the stem is at the top. Then reinflate the tire to normal pressure.
I will have to go to the shop to have this done :(
Second Suprise= If you didn't order or can't use the filtered valve cores; remember, before checking tire pressure, give the tire a quick shot of compressed air to drive any bead back into the tire.
I didn't even know there was such a thing as a filtered valve core, Sounds like a pain to me. Maybe I'm just lazy. Wondered why this is never in any threads about these beads?

[Yellow Jacket]

I purchased the beads and read the directions.
First suprise= Directions state if you have 90 degree valve stems you must break the tire bead and pour the beads directly into the tire. Tilt the tire up after reinstaling the tire bead so the stem is at the top. Then reinflate the tire to normal pressure.
I will have to go to the shop to have this done :(
Second Suprise= If you didn't order or can't use the filtered valve cores; remember, before checking tire pressure, give the tire a quick shot of compressed air to drive any bead back into the tire.
I didn't even know there was such a thing as a filtered valve core, Sounds like a pain to me. Maybe I'm just lazy. Wondered why this is never in any threads about these beads?

No you don't need to break the bead. With the valve stem at the bottom just tilt the bike over to the right, maybe onto a two by four or four by four under the right floorboard. Put the dyna beads into the little bottle, connect it to the stem with the plastic hose and pour them in. They will go in pretty good if you tap on the stem with something like a large screwdriver or such. Of course you have to deflate the tire first.

I don't have a filtered valve core and haven't had any problem checking the pressure without shooting some air in first. I suppose it's possible that a bead or two could work it's way up into the stem but I don't think it's likely.

[lomax]

TC
Like Bob said. No problem getting the beads into the 90 degree stem. I have had no problem when checking tire pressure. Certainly have not given it a shot of air before checking pressure. I do have the filtered valve cores but theywould not work in the stems. Good luck! :)
Mike

[aj]

Sorry Guys..........beads????

[beezer]

You pour a certain amount in each tire and it balances them AJ. They're used instead of stick on wheel weights.

[misunderstood]

Wondered why this is never in any threads about these beads?

It's a conspiracy against you. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif J/K

[aj]

OK, that makes some sense, not sure if we use them out here. I'll have to check it out

[refugio]

I also have the beads in my tires....2oz each tire.
I have the 90 degree stems.....I read somewhere that the filtered valve stems are not needed on motorcycle tires (the dynabeads website).
The easiest way to get the beads into the valve stem is to use a vibrator such as an engraving tool....They will flow in like liquid.

Here ya go...from the site...filtered valve stem cores not needed

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/chart.htm#MotorcycleChart

[Top Cat]

Wondered why this is never in any threads about these beads?

It's a conspiracy against you. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif J/K

There is a lot of that going on. What, yeah,what, no get back, auggg.......whew, maybe it's all in my head :-/

[misunderstood]

It's a conspiracy against you. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif J/K

There is a lot of that going on. What, yeah,what, no get back, auggg.......whew, maybe it's all in my head :-/

That's a lot of voices in your head. Just ignore them all except the loudest one. That's what I do. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[macmac]

I just installed 2 ounces in my new rear Dunlop SP 5000. I used a swiss army knife holding it by the blade to tap the valve stem. I made a clear plastic tubing of 1/4" ID line to a larger line and a colman funnel less it's screen. I went easy for me. I have the stock air valve (shrade) in the bike still.

[misunderstood]

I would think with the 90 degree stem once they're in, it's not a worry of them blowing out when checking pressure. That would be more an issue with a straight stem.

[Top Cat]

Ahh Haa, you may have a valid point there specimen #395 ;)

[misunderstood]

Ahh Haa, you may have a valid point there specimen #395 ;)


Well thank you my good friend #9 http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[macmac]

Well the maker says to have the valve stem at 6 O' Clock. I think anything from 4 O' Clock to 8 O' Clock will due. At this point when I changed the rear tire I see I should have turned the stem to the right.... That would make life better in the first place, and so I might just do that anyway.

The beads have some weight, and will be at 6 O' clock with the bike on the side stand, so I don't see they are going to blow out anytime soon..

With cars and trucks lining up the valve core to 6 O' Clock would be a ROYAL PAIN...

[Top Cat]

When I had my metz tires put on I had the dealer turn the stems to the right. Much easier to check pressure.