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dunringil

Just put on a new front tire on my 96 adventurer. Now when I accellarate fast or get up to around 90, I got a shimmy and it's a nasty one.

The tire was a brand new pirelli dragon Z rated, correct size 110/80-18

That much out of balance?

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dunringil

Just put on a new front tire on my 96 adventurer. Now when I accellarate fast or get up to around 90, I got a shimmy and it's a nasty one.

The tire was a brand new pirelli dragon Z rated, correct size 110/80-18

That much out of balance?

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glgavin

What's on the rear? :-g

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Oahu, Hawaii

glgavin

What's on the rear? :-g

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Trophy4

It's possible the tire was balanced for the heavy spots, but not side-to-side (spin balanced). Or it's possible the tube is doubled over. Or yes, it can be that far out of balance. I've seen lots of less-than-satisfactory balance jobs on M/C tires.

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Birmingham, AL

Trophy4

It's possible the tire was balanced for the heavy spots, but not side-to-side (spin balanced). Or it's possible the tube is doubled over. Or yes, it can be that far out of balance. I've seen lots of less-than-satisfactory balance jobs on M/C tires.

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zimtok

If this is your first time installing a motorcycle tire then you need to make sure that you have it indexed correctly in relation to the valve stem.
There is a mark on the tire to show where the valve stem goes. (usually a yellow donut shape)
Also make sure you installed the tire in the correct rotational direction. (arrows on the sidewall show the correct direction)

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zimtok

If this is your first time installing a motorcycle tire then you need to make sure that you have it indexed correctly in relation to the valve stem.
There is a mark on the tire to show where the valve stem goes. (usually a yellow donut shape)
Also make sure you installed the tire in the correct rotational direction. (arrows on the sidewall show the correct direction)

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eagle

Yep, I agree - whatever the cause (not balanced, tyre not alighned with valve etc) it sure sounds like the wheel is out of balance.
Eagle

[ This message was edited by: eagle on 2004-01-29 16:06 ]

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eagle

Yep, I agree - whatever the cause (not balanced, tyre not alighned with valve etc) it sure sounds like the wheel is out of balance.
Eagle

[ This message was edited by: eagle on 2004-01-29 16:06 ]

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