Wheel balancing in Essex

[huggy76]

Can anyone suggest someone near Colchester that could balance a pair of YPVS wheels please.
Everywhere I have tried can’t do the front wheel as all their machines seem to have a 14mm spindle.
Thanks Andy

[cooper]

I used the back of two tall chairs or two axle stands and the wheel spindles
It was very easy

Theres many videos on youtube showing you how

You just need some wheel weights from ebay or sportsbike shop
40p a set

[geoffers997]

Had the same issue when I got my new tyres last year. The rear goes on the balancing machine, the front won’t fit as the spindle hole is too small.

Balancing the front at home isn’t hard - as said YouTube is your friendly instructor.

Two tips:

1. See if you can talk the fitter into manually balancing the wheel for you. He will probably say no as it takes more time than doing it on a machine.

2. If (1) is declined, ask for a handful of stick-on balance weights, you’ll probably be given enough to do the job as they’ve declined to do it for you. They seemed quite pricey to buy when I looked so be sure to ask.

[huggy76]

Thanks guys, I have spoken to a friend who does track days and he has a manual balancer but it too has a 14mm shaft so I am going to turn up some cones to fit on a 10mm bar and try that. 🤞
Didn’t think this little job would be that difficult.

[darboots]

I've got the ABBA wheel balancer stand. As mentioned, the stand's 'axle' and adapters don't fit the LC2 front wheel. So...

I've balanced mine on the bike (on the ramp.)

Take the calipers off to ensure a free running wheel.

Make sure the wheel & forks are as true to upright as you can get them.

Spin the wheel - not too much - it will stop with the heavy point at the bottom.

Mark with masking tape.

Re-spin to confirm.

Apply weight at the top most point.

Repeat until it comes to rest at random points.

OK, not entirely accurate, but bloody close.