troutbum70 858 #1 Posted October 2, 2019 Don't have wheel weights for my commando 800 and want to use it with the 36 inch snow blower I got from Bigmike last weekend, so this is my way of adding some extra weight along with my 220 lb. Butt and of course chains. It equals 45 extra lbs. 9 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,916 #2 Posted October 2, 2019 That's better than nothing Bum. You can always load the tires till your wheel weight ship comes in. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #3 Posted October 2, 2019 Yes I could load the tires if I could find some used anti freeze, that may add another 15 to 20 lbs. I don't care to use calcium, makes to big a mess. May have to mix some concrete and make a couple. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,259 #4 Posted October 2, 2019 R/V anti freeze works well, use the biodegradable style, also windshield washer fluid is another cheap alternative. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,015 #5 Posted October 2, 2019 Call Rimguard Company and see if they have a dealer in your area. I used to have one here that would fill the tires and do the work for you and it cost less per gallon then any other fluid at the time. That dealer has since changed hands so unfortunately no longer available to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,307 #6 Posted October 2, 2019 Isn't that where all the McDonald's bags go. 220 Lbs heh...I recommend more Happy Meals. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 73,015 #7 Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, troutbum63 said: my 220 lb 3 minutes ago, stevasaurus said: 220 Lbs heh Yerr a bunch o' lightweights.... I WISH I was (only) 220 lbs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,211 #8 Posted October 2, 2019 clydesdale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #9 Posted October 2, 2019 Have a few more yeunglings!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #10 Posted October 2, 2019 Yepper windshield washer fluid works to, we have a tire shop that fills tires not sure if they do small ones like that. Unfortunately only have a bourbon from time to time hardly never goes to McKee D's hi hi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,916 #11 Posted October 2, 2019 Ok I'm little slow Dino... I get it now! Windshield washer fluid when it goes on sale and a filler hooby doo from TSC. Lots of threads here on how to load tires Bum.. @squonk , useless as he is, even has a video I believe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,382 #12 Posted October 2, 2019 I store all of my chains in the under seat tool box on the 1055. Added weight and I don't have to remember where I put them last. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,351 #13 Posted October 3, 2019 3 hours ago, troutbum63 said: Don't have wheel weights for my commando 800 and want to use it with the 36 inch snow blower I got from Bigmike last weekend, so this is my way of adding some extra weight along with my 220 lb. Butt and of course chains. It equals 45 extra lbs. You weren't down my way today were you? I got behind a car this morning with a plate that said "Trout Bum". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 8,444 #14 Posted October 3, 2019 wow, I thought those dog bone looking things were door stops! Nice, I like that idea bum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #15 Posted October 3, 2019 Yep OILUJ52 I have a couple serving as door stops and every time I kick one I say that thing needs a new purpose and so I repurposed this one. I am going to try and drill a couple of the 20 lb. round flat disk and turn into wheel weights as I have several lying around that need repurposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 953 #16 Posted October 3, 2019 Added these after a rollover, 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #17 Posted October 3, 2019 An attempt to avoid any future wheelies I assume. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt14rider 953 #18 Posted October 3, 2019 Was thinking of wheely bars too, put me in hospital 2 weeks, took me out for 3-4 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #19 Posted October 4, 2019 I understand I pulled a wheel stand on my 417 back in 1987, was climbing a steep slope and for what ever reason it kicked out of gear and I threw right back in gear. It came up and over backwards, smashed the hood and seat pan pretty bad. Got lucky and found a roller chassis with perfect sheet metal very reasonable, still have an out of shape steering wheel. Have not managed to get the two wheels off to swap them out. To make matters worse I had just got home a couple days earlier from a hospital stay from a motorcycle crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,985 #20 Posted October 4, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 10:52 PM, troutbum63 said: Yes I could load the tires if I could find some used anti freeze, that may add another 15 to 20 lbs. I don't care to use calcium, makes to big a mess. May have to mix some concrete and make a couple. This is what I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #21 Posted October 4, 2019 You done very well with your weights Norm, only thing I see bad is not being able to get to the valve stems. But maybe yours are on back side of wheels, I have some heavy plates that are just the right size for the wheels, but would also cover the valve stems unless I cut out those areas and put extensions on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,985 #22 Posted October 4, 2019 The valve stems are on the inside/back of the wheels. I'm surprised your aren't. That's where they are on my three Wheel Horses and the Sears/Roper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #23 Posted October 5, 2019 My wheel horse 417 the valve stems are on the inside, my wheel horse commando 800 the valve stems are on the outside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,627 #24 Posted October 5, 2019 Saved from the scrap pile... Lots of weight...looks kinda cool... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 858 #25 Posted October 5, 2019 Fer sure the wind won't blow that away. That's a horse of a load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
