Hub hole size on rear wheels?

[mikthebik]

I've just taken the front wheels from my "new" 2015 F3S in for a tire change to Yokohama 175/55s, and balance. In looking online for Ride On, as a supplement, I've come across portable bubble balancers on Amazon, that all accept a hub hole size down to 1.5". I'm wondering if the smaller rear hub hole will mount on one of these balancers and, if so, has anyone used one successfully? Forum discussions seem to indicate that many members don't bother with rear wheel balance, or easily balance it with beads or Ride On. Seems like a DIY bubble balance would be a great alternative if the rear hub hole will fit the 1.5" balancer requirement.

 

[shakin_jake]

When I purchased a 92’ BMW R100GSPD back in late 2014 I went with Marc Parnes balancing system. I also purchased his cones to balance the front and rear wheels on the 2013 Vespa GTS I purchased new earlier that year. I emailed Marc to see if he has cones for my Spyder. His reply was yes. Eventually I’ll buy the cones so I can balance my Spyder wheels. So far I only have 1K miles on my 2021 RT Spyder and no pressing need currently to check balance though I’ll eventually get around to buying the requisite parts from Marc. I’ve had good experiences using his system. Original investment costs didn’t seem too dear IMNSHO. I whole heartily recommend his kit, haven’t received compensation for this attaboy. Others may have better and different ideas


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
An appointment is an engagement to see someone, while a Morningstar is a large lump of metal used for viciously crushing skills. It is important not to confuse the two -Bruno SRP

 

[PMK]

1.5” will not fit the Spyders rear wheel. Too large.

What works well is two jack stands and the rear axle. While not as good as a knife edge balancer, it is more than adequate.

 

[mikthebik]

Thanks for the responses. I was expecting the 1.5” to be too large. The Mark Parnes system looks like a good solution for me. Pretty affordable and I have two single sided swingarm Honda’s it should work well on. He also has an upgrade for the Harbor Freight balancer I use on some of my vintage Japanese bikes. Still, the simple jack stands and axle solution would probably do fine, for at least the first rear replacement.

 

[jcthorne]

What works well is a motorcycle wheel attachment on a computer spin balancer. Take it to a shop that can balance the tire/wheel correctly.

 

[PMK]

What works well is a motorcycle wheel attachment on a computer spin balancer. Take it to a shop that can balance the tire/wheel correctly.

Curious, is that the setup you have in your shop? For my Snap On dynamic balancer, to do a Spyder rear wheel dynamically would require me to fabricate a very accurate alternate wheel shaft from an ACME thread rod stock. You perked my interest and as time permits I may look into this again.

Then again, I have a full on ROLO Laser Alignment setup and BUDS plus BUDS2 and have no time to do alignments for others. Out early today to change three tires on my friends 2016 Cessna 182. Plus my vintage dirt bike hobby, and more, makes alignments a tight fit.

 

[Bensonoid]

This will do the job also. https://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancing-stand-98488.html

 

[mikthebik]

This will do the job also. https://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancing-stand-98488.html

I actually have one of these, but didn't think it would accomodate that large and heavy of a wheel. Have you actually used it for your rear wheel? If it fits safely,
I'd definitely give it a try.

 

[Bensonoid]

I've used it for 3 tire changes so far.

 

[mikthebik]

I've used it for 3 tire changes so far.

Great! I’ll try it when time for the rear. Thanks…

 

[shakin_jake]

This will do the job also. https://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-balancing-stand-98488.html

~~~I had to take a look at this link. I bought pretty much the same kit 25+ Years ago. Back then I purchased it from an ad i found in the back of a motorcycle magazine. I can’t remember the manufacturer but I was a surprised when i saw the Dunlop trackside tire seller use the exact same rig when i went roadracing in 1995. The Michelin trackside vendor used one too. For $35 you can’t go wrong and I’ll whole heartedly endorse this product (in the link) for what its worth

The version i have is slightly different in that instead of a pair of cones to wedge your rim stable to the rotating shaft, i was supplied with 4 or 5 different diameter axle shafts, obviously for a multitude of axle sizes. From memory, seems like i ever only used several (2) different shafts. Most axle shafts are fairly standard (wheel bearing I.D. dimension)

At the risk of repeating myself, if someone here is looking for an inexpensive way to balance their Spyder/Ryker wheels and tires, you can’t do better than laying out \$35. Plus, if you go to your local Harbor Freight store, they also have reasonably priced acc. Like wheel weights etc.


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while

 

[jcthorne]

Curious, is that the setup you have in your shop? For my Snap On dynamic balancer, to do a Spyder rear wheel dynamically would require me to fabricate a very accurate alternate wheel shaft from an ACME thread rod stock. You perked my interest and as time permits I may look into this again.

Then again, I have a full on ROLO Laser Alignment setup and BUDS plus BUDS2 and have no time to do alignments for others. Out early today to change three tires on my friends 2016 Cessna 182. Plus my vintage dirt bike hobby, and more, makes alignments a tight fit.

Yes, we have a BendPak Ranger balance machine and purchased the motorcycle wheel attachments for it and the tire machine.