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Feb 15, 2008 | 07:03 AM

Naz_Man

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Need some tips!

I wanna make sure my rear wheel is aligned correctly and the belt is tightened to the correct specs...

Any tips or help is appreciated!!

Thanks, Donnie

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:31 AM

2007fxdc

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RE: Need some tips!

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I wanna make sure my rear wheel is aligned correctly and the belt is tightened to the correct specs...

Any tips or help is appreciated!!

Thanks, Donnie

Not sure if they will help but, let me know if you want scans of the service manual pages for alignment and belt deflection. Should be the same or similar for your bike. I'll probably have to email them to you. Too large to fit here.

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:26 AM

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RE: Need some tips!

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ORIGINAL: Naz_Man

I wanna make sure my rear wheel is aligned correctly
and the belt is tightened to the correct specs...

Any tips or help is appreciated!!

Thanks, Donnie

Donnie, image below, 1-5 for rear wheel alignment.
(there's another page for drivetrain and front)

Belt tension is very important.

I won't post the image here, unless you want me to.
Requires special tool.

It can be done by feel, if you are very familiar with correct tension.

I believe Pancoast has a pretty good feel technique,
have someone help you that knows what they are doing.

mud

Feb 15, 2008 | 10:25 AM

xmarine

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RE: Need some tips!

Great info Mud
I was wondering if maybe a finishing nail was pushed thru the grommet would make it easier to eyeball (for us visually challenged). Just a thought
xmarine

Feb 15, 2008 | 11:10 AM

Naz_Man

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RE: Need some tips!

mudpuddleyou ROCK!

This may be funny to some but I always wondered what them 2 holes on the swingarm was for....

Thank you very much Mud this will help me alot!!

Donnie