A definitive word on DynaBeads?

bobhamlin · 06-15-2009, 06:17 AM

I've been generally following the discussions about DynaBeads on this and other boards.

There are ardent supporters and there are skeptics. Without offending anyone who swears by them, I need help.

My rational side cannot figure out how they work. These beads gravitate to the exact spot they are needed, despite everything I understand about physics (which, admittedly, is limited). I've read lots of testimonials, but I have yet to come across, what I think would be a simple, definitive test.

The following video seems convincing, but it is not a tire.

Has anyone put these beads through a computerized tire balancing process?

**ringadingh** · 06-15-2009, 06:50 AM

I think I have an idea of the priciple behind the Dynabeads, it would work by centrifugal force which will cause them to move to the outside as they spin and stop where they are needed. It would be similar to your washing machine on the spin dry cycle. The clothes move to the sides and spread themselves evenly around the tub.
Years ago I heard of truckers pouring some water into there tires to acheive the same thing, I think that would cause rusting after a while.I dont know if anyone still does that.

phenrichs · 06-15-2009, 06:57 AM

You will find people that still use an antifreeze type fluid in their tires. Dynabeads make beads in sizes suited to trucks and cars and heavyequipement also. I'm not sure that the computer balance test would be all that accurate as those machines aren't always that accurate.

phenrichs · 06-15-2009, 06:59 AM

Oh, thanks for the video. And yes that is pretty much how it works.

caper · 06-15-2009, 08:07 AM

Thanks Bob that clears it for me :) Funny I just put on a tire at a local shop and brought up the beads. Boy whay a decussion from the boys in the shop. They all had their reasons why it worked or didn't! When I left I was confused :):)

phenrichs · 06-15-2009, 09:15 AM

Surprising, most shops have never heard of them. I had to print the instructions for the mech that mounted my tires.

dogdoc · 06-15-2009, 01:04 PM

I agree with OP, they never heard of them. But they DO work well.

rooster1 · 06-15-2009, 03:35 PM

I have them in my tires and I am very satisfied.

**Jared** · 06-16-2009, 07:24 PM

I'm going to try them tomorrow when I mount my DS tire.

isaiahsdad · 06-24-2009, 09:20 PM

Ok, now where do I get them locally?? Do parts stores like Auto Zone have them?

Yellow Jacket · 06-24-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by isaiahsdad

Ok, now where do I get them locally?? Do parts stores like Auto Zone have them?

Go here, click on the Dealer Search button, enter your zip code and it should give you the nearest dealers.

http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.html

kawasakikid · 06-25-2009, 08:40 AM

I have dynabeads installed & so do many of our club members & everyone is happy with them.
So far they appear to eliminate cupping of the front tire.
Cheers,
Gary

isaiahsdad · 06-25-2009, 04:52 PM

Went to the site and the charts are metric. Can anyone tell me how much they are running in the front tire? There are no local dealers so I am going to have to get them via the website.

strobe · 06-25-2009, 05:05 PM

For the Nomad 1600 it is 2 oz for and rear (MC tire) and 3 oz for a CT (195 - 205). That is a new thing on the site to specifically mention the CT on the motorcycle charts, it was not there a while ago.

The front would be 2 oz as well.

cactusjack · 06-25-2009, 05:05 PM

I have them in both my tires. My bike has never ridden smoother. That's enough evidence for me that they work as advertised. I think anyone who is skeptical has either 1) never tried them or 2) has tried them but has a bent rim or defective tire..

It would cost you just a few $ to find out.

06-15-2009, 06:17 AM	#1
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I've been generally following the discussions about DynaBeads on this and other boards. There are ardent supporters and there are skeptics. Without offending anyone who swears by them, I need help. My rational side cannot figure out how they work. These beads gravitate to the exact spot they are needed, despite everything I understand about physics (which, admittedly, is limited). I've read lots of testimonials, but I have yet to come across, what I think would be a simple, definitive test. The following video seems convincing, but it is not a tire. Has anyone put these beads through a computerized tire balancing process? __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-15-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I think I have an idea of the priciple behind the Dynabeads, it would work by centrifugal force which will cause them to move to the outside as they spin and stop where they are needed. It would be similar to your washing machine on the spin dry cycle. The clothes move to the sides and spread themselves evenly around the tub. Years ago I heard of truckers pouring some water into there tires to acheive the same thing, I think that would cause rusting after a while.I dont know if anyone still does that. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-15-2009, 06:57 AM	#3
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	A definitive word on DynaBeads? You will find people that still use an antifreeze type fluid in their tires. Dynabeads make beads in sizes suited to trucks and cars and heavyequipement also. I'm not sure that the computer balance test would be all that accurate as those machines aren't always that accurate.
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06-15-2009, 06:59 AM	#4
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	A definitive word on DynaBeads? Oh, thanks for the video. And yes that is pretty much how it works.
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06-15-2009, 08:07 AM	#5
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	A definitive word on DynaBeads? Thanks Bob that clears it for me :) Funny I just put on a tire at a local shop and brought up the beads. Boy whay a decussion from the boys in the shop. They all had their reasons why it worked or didn't! When I left I was confused :):) __________________ Live in the NOW ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-15-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	A definitive word on DynaBeads? Surprising, most shops have never heard of them. I had to print the instructions for the mech that mounted my tires.
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06-15-2009, 01:04 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I agree with OP, they never heard of them. But they DO work well.
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06-15-2009, 03:35 PM	#8
rooster1 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cheltenham , Penna. Posts: 1,091	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I have them in my tires and I am very satisfied.
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06-16-2009, 07:24 PM	#9
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I'm going to try them tomorrow when I mount my DS tire. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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06-24-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
isaiahsdad Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 246	A definitive word on DynaBeads? Ok, now where do I get them locally?? Do parts stores like Auto Zone have them?
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06-25-2009, 08:40 AM	#12
kawasakikid Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 25	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I have dynabeads installed & so do many of our club members & everyone is happy with them. So far they appear to eliminate cupping of the front tire. Cheers, Gary
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06-25-2009, 04:52 PM	#13
isaiahsdad Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 246	A definitive word on DynaBeads? Went to the site and the charts are metric. Can anyone tell me how much they are running in the front tire? There are no local dealers so I am going to have to get them via the website.
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06-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#14
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	A definitive word on DynaBeads? For the Nomad 1600 it is 2 oz for and rear (MC tire) and 3 oz for a CT (195 - 205). That is a new thing on the site to specifically mention the CT on the motorcycle charts, it was not there a while ago. The front would be 2 oz as well. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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06-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#15
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	A definitive word on DynaBeads? I have them in both my tires. My bike has never ridden smoother. That's enough evidence for me that they work as advertised. I think anyone who is skeptical has either 1) never tried them or 2) has tried them but has a bent rim or defective tire.. It would cost you just a few $ to find out. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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