Something I learned
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My bike was in an accident a couple of years ago and I noticed to bikes rear tire was off center to the left by a good bit (1/2 inch or more)&nbsp\\; I researched and found that this is really not uncommon.&nbsp\\; I remembered the bike being off some before the accident so I didn't worry about it.&nbsp\\;
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I did allign the bike as best I could by following the directions in the service manual.&nbsp\\; Loosening the mounts in 3 locations turning over the engine and most of the things stated in the process.
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one of the things it said was something like if you have to turn the top mount more than 5 turns go see the dealer and yoou should adjust it so the bolt drops strait in.
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I noticed the engine has the swing arm connected to it and the rear mouont of course connects the engine to the frame.&nbsp\\; After this realization I figured adjusting the top brace would move the rear wheel as I needed it.&nbsp\\; It worked.&nbsp\\; I loosened all the mounts and tightened the top mount and then pryed the engine over to meet the new location.&nbsp\\; Now the rear wheel is centered in the fender as it should be.
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notes
the bike roled strait before and after this adjustment.
the rear tire developed a shoulder after 1-2 thousand miles. (adjustment should fix this)
sometimes you have to use your head and ignore the service manual.
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Hope this helps someone......
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When an inclinometer is used the wheels are now within 1 degree.....
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