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<blockquote data-quote="markjenn" data-source="post: 13924" data-attributes="member: 42"><p>If your wheel bearings are really set up loose and well greased, you can sometimes get by by rigging up a stand that just holds the front axle and allows the wheel to rotate to the heavy spot against wheel bearing friction. Some folks put the axle on a knife edge stand which allows the axle to rotate with low friction.</p><p></p><p>But these are hacks at best and will only catch stuff that is grossly out of balance. To do a first-rate job, you need a balancing stand with its own bearings, axle, and cones that snug up against the wheel hub. They're commonly available on the net for $100-$150. There are also plans on the net to build your own.</p><p></p><p>If any of your bikes have single-sided swingarms (BMWs, VFRs) then things get more complicated as you have to buy a custom adapter of some sort.</p><p></p><p>- Mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="markjenn, post: 13924, member: 42"] If your wheel bearings are really set up loose and well greased, you can sometimes get by by rigging up a stand that just holds the front axle and allows the wheel to rotate to the heavy spot against wheel bearing friction. Some folks put the axle on a knife edge stand which allows the axle to rotate with low friction. But these are hacks at best and will only catch stuff that is grossly out of balance. To do a first-rate job, you need a balancing stand with its own bearings, axle, and cones that snug up against the wheel hub. They're commonly available on the net for $100-$150. There are also plans on the net to build your own. If any of your bikes have single-sided swingarms (BMWs, VFRs) then things get more complicated as you have to buy a custom adapter of some sort. - Mark [/QUOTE]
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