So I put new Pilot Road 3s on my bike about 200 miles ago. Since then the two times I've gone over 100 mph the rear tire starts to vibrate and feel unstable. I didn't have this issue before I put the tires on. Is this an issue of the tires not being broken in, a balancing issue from the installation, or something else?
Issue with new tires, need help.
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I concur!...1 check psi
2 get them re balance. Wont be the first time balance weight fall off. I got mine done this week and the weight was hanging by an hair...
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Thanks, I will check the PSI and if that's not the issue take it back to the shop to have it rebalanced.1 check psi
2 get them re balance. Wont be the first time balance weight fall off. I got mine done this week and the weight was hanging by an hair...
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In my last three sets I've had,
1. weights fall off within the first week.
2. had my front tire mounted on the rim backwards, Twice. The first time i had it on the bike before i realized it and the second time i was putting it on the bike when i realized it. I check them now before i leave the shop.
1. weights fall off within the first week.
2. had my front tire mounted on the rim backwards, Twice. The first time i had it on the bike before i realized it and the second time i was putting it on the bike when i realized it. I check them now before i leave the shop.
You guys are getting motorcycle weights instead of automotive right?Our wheels have a lip down the center to mount weights internally.If theres a automotive weight on the sides of the wheel then you need to go somewhere else.
Heres a pic of motorcycle wheel weights.
K&L Wheel Weights - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore
I never noticed them until I saw another bike with automotive weights on the sides.It didn't look right so I looked for my own weights.My original Dunlop had them installed in the center new and my dealership used them when I replaced my rear tire.
Heres a pic of motorcycle wheel weights.
K&L Wheel Weights - Dirt Bike Motocross - Motorcycle Superstore
I never noticed them until I saw another bike with automotive weights on the sides.It didn't look right so I looked for my own weights.My original Dunlop had them installed in the center new and my dealership used them when I replaced my rear tire.
I agree with everyone else that you probably lost a balancing weight. I wouldn't recommend moment running new tires at those speeds though. Wear them in a lil bit and them unleash the beast.So I put new Pilot Road 3s on my bike about 200 miles ago. Since then the two times I've gone over 100 mph the rear tire starts to vibrate and feel unstable. I didn't have this issue before I put the tires on. Is this an issue of the tires not being broken in, a balancing issue from the installation, or something else?
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Some still put the old style weights on cars? If they try to put that on my truck wheels, I'd to somewhere else. I have the sticky backs on everything.You guys are getting motorcycle weights instead of automotive right?Our wheels have a lip down the center to mount weights internally.If theres a automotive weight on the sides of the wheel then you need to go somewhere else.
Yea its common around here.I live almost half way in between Indianapolis and Cincinnati.Besides from one Honda dealership, the only places within a 120 mile round trip are those little "custom chopper shops" and automotive tire stores.Indianapolis has the oldest Honda dealership in the country and that shops a dealer for all 4 Japanese brands now.I go there to save myself the headache.Some still put the old style weights on cars? If they try to put that on my truck wheels, I'd to somewhere else. I have the sticky backs on everything.
My shop did the flat stickies for awhile, but they fell off one time, it appears they have gone back to clip style, I really don't care either way, as long as they stay put and the wheel is balanced.Some still put the old style weights on cars? If they try to put that on my truck wheels, I'd to somewhere else. I have the sticky backs on everything.