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11-04-2007, 02:01 AM

AZ_Kid

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Bubble balance

How acurrate is this compared to a machine balance? From a small town and the only choices i have are a shop the does the bubble balance for $20 or the other that charges $20 a tire.

11-04-2007, 05:46 PM

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RE: Bubble balance

I static balance my stuff. Looks like this

11-04-2007, 09:19 PM

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RE: Bubble balance

They say that computer balancing, like done at Cycle Gear, can have a tolerance of 5% or so. That much off you can feel a vibration in the front end. Go with static if you have the choice.

11-12-2007, 11:43 PM

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RE: Bubble balance

You need to support 2 sides of axle somehow. Chairs, blocks, bricks. I made frame using 2 by 4. To eliminate bearing friction I shaked frame supporting axle.