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jimmyaschenbener · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Karma: 0

I have a Viaggio RX5 (GMI 108) that has a vibration over 27 MPH.

I noticed the back wheel rubbing against the cheap plastic black fender (under seat) I removed that (thinking it was causing it) however, it did nothing. The back rim does not seem to be bent...any ideas?

Thanks

Fox · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:30 am Post subject:

The wheel is probably grossly out of balance. You can either remove the rear wheel and take it to a bike shop and have them balance it by sticking it on a machine and putting a piece of lead on the rim, or you can get some balancing beads that you put inside the tire. I have never tried the beads, but I hear they work well. I guess you have to remove the valve innards and put them in the valve stem.

Here's a link for more info:
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm

larry8 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

There is also a liquid product that balances the tire as well as seals up small punctures called "Slime".

Although I would balance the tire first then use any of these products.

The tire beads and Slime will only balance out about 1 oz of imbalance and some Chinese tires are more than that.
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