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Message started by KennyG on 03/20/16 at 17:36:59

Title: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by KennyG on 03/20/16 at 17:36:59

I just received a package of K&L Wheel Weights.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041CABPM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

They are made out of tin and will be difficult to crimp on to the spokes.

Has anyone used them and how did you put them on the spokes?

Looking at them I think it is possible to just tap them onto the spokes with a hammer, but I don't know.

Kenny G

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/20/16 at 17:41:52

Never done it but heard good things
tire balance beads

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by DesertRat on 03/20/16 at 20:18:28

they look just like the ones listed in the microfiche. just like crip on lead weights used for fishing ;)

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by KennyG on 03/20/16 at 21:03:30

Rat,
They are no longer lead so they will not be easy to crimp.

They are made of tin, and the inside diameter is about .020 smaller than the spoke nipples.

Kenny G

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by Dave on 03/21/16 at 02:58:14

5A747F5263706279110 wrote:

They are made of tin, and the inside diameter is about .020 smaller than the spoke nipples.

If they are smaller than the spoke nipples....they aren't the right size and were made for a narrower spoke and nipple. The weights should slide over the spoke, then slide down onto the nipple.....and a crimp to lock them in place.

I have been buying the chrome plated steel weights from Buchannan's. They aren't cheap - but they are held in place by a rubber sleeve and change easily. You want the size for the .281 nipple.

http://www.buchananspokes.com/categories/miscellaneous_tools.asp

If you want to adapt the ones you have - you are going to have to spend some time filing, drilling or using a Dremel to make them fit.

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by KennyG on 03/21/16 at 06:49:23

Dave,

I think I am going to send the K&L weights back to Amazon.

When I measure the spoke nipples on the front wheel I am getting about a .275 measurement.

Kenny G

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by Dave on 03/21/16 at 07:22:09

7F515A774655475C340 wrote:

When I measure the spoke nipples on the front wheel I am getting about a .275 measurement.

That could be.......Buchannan's has .281 spoke nipples and that is what they built their weights to fit. They do work on the Savage.

Title: Re: K&L Angled Wheel Weights
Post by KennyG on 03/21/16 at 07:39:37

Dave,

Thank you.

I looked at their website and will order a selection of the weights.

Kenny G