PJ1 Balance Plus

bernsax · 05-28-2011, 05:14 PM

Has anyone ever used PJ1 Balance Plus in their tires? If so I would like your opinion.

I have a new tire ordered and on the way. The only motorcycle mechanic in town will change my tire but doesn't balance. He told me he's never balanced a motorcycle tire in his life.

I found a bottle of the PJ1 this afternoon at an out-of-town motorcycle dealership. However, even though they sell the stuff, no one there had any idea if it works. They said for me to try it and report back to them!!

This stuff supposedly will continuously balance a rotating tire ( I guess like dyna beads) and also seal punctures.

My current back tire has a nail in it and I don't want to drive it out of town. It would be easier to take it to the local guy.

cactusjack · 05-28-2011, 06:17 PM

I've never heard of this stuff. Personally, I'd use Dynabeads to self-balance tires. I am not keen on filling my tires with goop to prevent flats. I carry a small compressor and tire plugging kit for when that happens.

oldbikers · 05-28-2011, 10:19 PM

Dynabeads I have them in my rear tire (car tire) and the front tire just came back from a 300 mile ride all interstate at 80+ and as smooth as glass

**MAS Tequila** · 05-28-2011, 10:56 PM

NAPA has a similar product. Some of the darkside guys have succesfully used it.

MT

cajun2wheels · 05-28-2011, 11:57 PM

I like to stick with what I know works....Dynabeads.

dkdixie · 05-29-2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cajun2wheels

I like to stick with what I know works....Dynabeads.

+1.....and I'd add soft airgun pellets to the list of balancing beads that work.

wiz · 05-29-2011, 06:11 AM

I have used Ride-on with no problems but never had a flat with it in the tire.

xncrman · 05-29-2011, 09:10 AM

I just put Dynabeads in my new Metzler 880 and I am very happy with the ride. Ran it up to 90 and very smooth ride. Now time to put them in the front.

**Top Cat** · 05-29-2011, 09:41 AM

Dynabeads

landman · 05-29-2011, 10:39 AM

i did use the pj1 product when i rode up to alaska and back.i was more concerned about the puncture protection aspect of it.my tires were
normally balanced so i can't attest to the balanceing aspect of it.

**Kawhead** · 05-29-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bernsax

Has anyone ever used PJ1 Balance Plus in their tires? If so I would like your opinion.

I have a new tire ordered and on the way. The only motorcycle mechanic in town will change my tire but doesn't balance. He told me he's never balanced a motorcycle tire in his life.

I found a bottle of the PJ1 this afternoon at an out-of-town motorcycle dealership. However, even though they sell the stuff, no one there had any idea if it works. They said for me to try it and report back to them!!

This stuff supposedly will continuously balance a rotating tire ( I guess like dyna beads) and also seal punctures.

My current back tire has a nail in it and I don't want to drive it out of town. It would be easier to take it to the local guy.

That frightens me! They sell the stuff, and they never hear from anybody that has used it again?

Get one of them to put it in their tire and report back to you! If you never hear from them again your answer is obvious.

bernsax · 05-30-2011, 08:39 AM

I've never used dyna beads. Will they work in a tire that has sealant in it?

**glwilson** · 05-30-2011, 08:48 AM

He doesn't balance motorcycle tires?

Interesting...

Doesn't anyone else find that strange?

bernsax · 05-30-2011, 08:59 AM

Yes, I find it strange. I've never used this guy but as I stated in my original post, he is the only motorcycle mechanic in this town.

The next closest mechanic (25 miles away) also doesn't balance them. He puts dyna beads in the tires.

I don't have a motorcycle jack. A good buddy does but believe it or not, it really doesn't work well on a Nomad. I may have to borrow a trailer and take my bike to a dealership for a tire!

cactusjack · 05-30-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bernsax

Yes, I find it strange. I've never used this guy but as I stated in my original post, he is the only motorcycle mechanic in this town.

The next closest mechanic (25 miles away) also doesn't balance them. He puts dyna beads in the tires.

I don't have a motorcycle jack. A good buddy does but believe it or not, it really doesn't work well on a Nomad. I may have to borrow a trailer and take my bike to a dealership for a tire!

The Nomad does not sit securely on a jack due to the crankcase extending below the frame. That's why the Idaho Jack Adapter was created. It attaches quickly beneath the frame and provides a stable lifting platform for the Nomad. You can find the post at the top of the "for sale" section.

05-28-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
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05-28-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
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05-28-2011, 10:19 PM	#3
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	PJ1 Balance Plus Dynabeads I have them in my rear tire (car tire) and the front tire just came back from a 300 mile ride all interstate at 80+ and as smooth as glass __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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wiz Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 498	PJ1 Balance Plus I have used Ride-on with no problems but never had a flat with it in the tire.
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xncrman Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 207	PJ1 Balance Plus I just put Dynabeads in my new Metzler 880 and I am very happy with the ride. Ran it up to 90 and very smooth ride. Now time to put them in the front.
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landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	PJ1 Balance Plus i did use the pj1 product when i rode up to alaska and back.i was more concerned about the puncture protection aspect of it.my tires were normally balanced so i can't attest to the balanceing aspect of it. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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05-30-2011, 08:39 AM	#12
bernsax Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Albia, Iowa Posts: 51	PJ1 Balance Plus I've never used dyna beads. Will they work in a tire that has sealant in it?
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05-30-2011, 08:59 AM	#14
bernsax Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Albia, Iowa Posts: 51	PJ1 Balance Plus Yes, I find it strange. I've never used this guy but as I stated in my original post, he is the only motorcycle mechanic in this town. The next closest mechanic (25 miles away) also doesn't balance them. He puts dyna beads in the tires. I don't have a motorcycle jack. A good buddy does but believe it or not, it really doesn't work well on a Nomad. I may have to borrow a trailer and take my bike to a dealership for a tire!
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