16-10-14, 10:35 PM
(16-10-14, 10:12 PM)Grahamm link Wrote:How much would a quick check for balance cost?
How much would it cost if it suddenly started to wobble at speed and you dropped it...?
I don't think there is a need to be alarmist, this is not a serious problem. A front wheel out of balance might cause consternation at moderate speeds and perhaps roadholding issues at higher speed but the rear is far less critical when it comes to balance and certainly won't cause you to drop it, the effect isn't that dramatic.
Best thing to do is take the wheel out, put the axle back through and set it up on two axle stands and balance it yourself, there are lots of 'how to' vids on Youtube, it's easy, a 15 minute job. You don't even really need the proper weights, I hacksaw old fishing weights up and bash them flat with a hammer and fix then to the wheel with ductape.
There is something nicely therapeutic about balancing a wheel, do try it.