REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

[Al Gietzen]

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

 

Al,

 

Excellent idea.  But you missed the last question.  What are you using for
weights and how are you attaching them?

Oh, I thought that had been answered on another e-mail.  I went to the local
tire shop, and they were willing to give me a string of the flat, adhesive
backed weights (they are in squares, I think 1/4oz each). Trim until you get
the balance, and stick on the inside of the rim.

 

Another question I have is how would you balance the mains?

Hum-m-m; IIRC, I put the wheel on the axle (without brake rotor, and before
greasing the bearing), left the nut quite loose, and checked to see if they
would stay in any position.  Within the accuracy of the method, no weights
were needed, and they run smooth.

 

Al

 

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Al Gietzen
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:38 PM
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Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

 

Subject: REFLECTOR: Nose wheel balance

 

Craig and I believe our nose wheel is slightly out of balance which can give
us some vibration if the nose wheel touches down or lifts off at a little
too high of speed.  Any suggestions on how to balance it?  Can I take it to
my local tire shop and have them balance it?   Is anyone doing this
themselves?  What are you using for weights and how are you attaching them?

John Schoorl

 

John; I put two short lengths of AL angle across the top of a couple of
gallon paint cans.  Shim to level, space them so the ends of the axle rest
on the angles, and let the wheel roll to heavy point down.  Attach weight
opposite until it will stop at any point. See photo. Worked great for me,
wheel runs smooth up to 100 mph. And it's free!

 

Al

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