FT: Frame (Twin) Vincent wheel balance weights for show quality restoration - FT182

[stu spalding]

I had the same problem with a Bridgestone Battlaxe, by rotating it 180 degs I was able to shed a bunch of balance weight. I then noticed a yellowish spot on the sidewall where the heavy point of the tyre was. Is this coincidence or is it a balancing mark? Cheers, Stu.

I just checked this on the net, it seems that, in Bridgestone's case at least, it is the heavy point. Cheers, Stu.

 

[TouringGodet]

I hope you found that reference on the Bridgestone website. I see google search results that say the spot on the tyre marks the light spot, for Bridgestone and other brands.

 

[Nulli Secundus]

I hope you found that reference on the Bridgestone website. I see google search results that say the spot on the tyre marks the light spot, for Bridgestone and other brands.

I hope you are right Steve because the last tyre I fitted (a race compound Roadrider on my Rudge race bike) I aligned the dot with the valve.

 

[stu spalding]

I hope you found that reference on the Bridgestone website. I see google search results that say the spot on the tyre marks the light spot, for Bridgestone and other brands.

Thanks for that Steve, different sites give different answers but unless I find a need to do otherwise I'll go with what Bridgestone recommend even though it's opposite to what I'm running now. Cheers, Stu.

 

[karl johnson]

I cant belive all this about these lead weights do you actually ride the bike or is it just a part of the furniture in your house
paint peeling big end rumbling owner for 47 years.
OSSIE

i like that a lot...in time for winter drain the petrol and oil...battery off...open patio doors...motorcycle ramp... and in she comes. at least i know i am not on my own and its perfectly normal to bring em in for four months of the year... oh i nearly forgot its better looking than any furniture.

 

[sidmadrid]

Yes Stu, it is good practice to align the yellow dot to the valve.... Google it.