Rear tire balancing

[Champ87]

Thanks to ninjatx for leading the way on this and to Rymek for posting about H2 owners using a bolt-on hub. With the information they provided I can be prepared for when I need to use my Marc Parnes balancer on the H2 SX rear wheel.

[Burmashave]

Good news!
The above listed wheel bearing hub assembly worked like a charm to balance the rear wheel in conjunction with Marc Parnes balancer and the cones I already had.
The 5 studs match up to the wheel perfectly...BUT

BE ADVISED- the threads are a different pitch than Kawasaki's...

I believe that the lugs are 12mm x 1.5 RH. I think these would fit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gor-70037/overview/ (Note that this is a set of 4 nuts -- 2 sets required).

Or mebbe a better option would be a trip to a salvage yard. There's a bootload of Dodge/Chrysler vehicles that definitely have matching lugs, mostly PT Cruisers and Neons 2000-2010: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gmb- ... plications

[Champ87]

I believe that the lugs are 12mm x 1.5 RH. I think these would fit: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gor-70037/overview/ (Note that this is a set of 4 nuts -- 2 sets required).

One nut should be enough - maybe two if it doesn't pull flat against the wheel. The hub only needs to be held in place while the balancer shaft is inserted and the cones adjusted.

[JonTheChron]

Can you guys enlighten me on the purpose of buying a PT Cruiser hub?
I see that Marc sells a kit for the Ninja H2, wouldn't that suffice?

[Champ87]

Can you guys enlighten me on the purpose of buying a PT Cruiser hub?
I see that Marc sells a kit for the Ninja H2, wouldn't that suffice?

If Marc Parnes has a kit for the H2 then, yes, I assume that would work and might be the best answer for someone buying a balancer. The PT Cruiser hub is a solution for those of us who already have an MP Balancer but can't use it as-is for the H2 SX because the center portion of the rear wheel is too thin.

In ninjatx case, he needed to balance his wheel before a trip and couldn't get hold of MP for an answer or maybe ordering H2 cones was going to take too long.

In my case, I'll admit I didn't check Marc Parnes website to see if there was anything specific to the H2 SX. The Cruiser hub seems like a neat easy solution so, based on ninjatx successful result, I ordered one for when I do want to balance. Turns out it's cheaper than the US$50 price of the Marc Parnes H2 Special Cones so a minor bonus - even though that wasn't part of my decision making.

[Champ87]

Bringing up an old thread for anyone who does their own tire change / balance.

I eventually decided to buy an additional set of cones for my Marc Parnes balancer. The H2 cones are specifically designed to hold the rear wheel - something that isn't possible with the standard cones due to the size of the center hole and lack of spacing.

I just fitted a new set of tires so, when it came time to balance the rear wheel, I got a chance to try the balancer with the new cones. All worked fine and front and rear wheels are nicely balanced.

[prettybirdSE]

I bought a new 5 lug wheel for some sort of cage.Probably honda or something.Can't remember just now.Has bearings and all in it.It was completely balanced already.Then I have a set of the two smaller cones that fit into those bearings.And of course the rod that goes throught.With a balancer stand made for this type of setup.I just take a couple of the wheel nuts and attach the wheel to the spindle.Works great.
Used this with my 2015 H2 for balancing.The rod and all roll without virtually any friction.Like setting the 'weighted side of the wheel at just off tdc.It'll roll around to just where it's at the right spot everytime.So it's very sensitive to weight.Grams.

[Champ87]

I bought a new 5 lug wheel for some sort of cage.Probably honda or something.Can't remember just now.

It's probably a PT Cruiser hub mentioned earlier in this thread. Here are some pics that ninjatx took a couple of years ago while using the hub.

[bobbell01]

Bringing up an old thread for anyone who does their own tire change / balance.

I eventually decided to buy an additional set of cones for my Marc Parnes balancer. The H2 cones are specifically designed to hold the rear wheel - something that isn't possible with the standard cones due to the size of the center hole and lack of spacing.

I just fitted a new set of tires so, when it came time to balance the rear wheel, I got a chance to try the balancer with the new cones. All worked fine and front and rear wheels are nicely balanced.


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Champ, where did you get them from please

[Champ87]

Champ, where did you get them from please

You can buy H2 cones through Marc Parnes website - link here. If you already have the balancer, he sells the cones separately (H2C Parts) for $50 or you can buy the complete H2 balancer kit with cones included for $140. You'll need to add $30 for international shipping.