Dyna Rear Axle Alignment
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Save you self $30 and build one.
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Original posting didn't specify year.
Gotta picture of the tool that eliminates the so called guesswork??
??? You're losing me when you say *It would really be nice if the axle had the same size hole in it as the swingarm* ???
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I don't have a picture but its in the 2008 dyna shop manual. I can describe it picture two plugs that you insert in the holes in each end of the axle and these plugs have holes in them similar in size to the alignment holes in the swingarm. So you wind up using a tool or coathanger that has a hook on each end. I don't why Harley just can't move into the 21st century and design an alignment system built into the swingarm like the rest of the world's motorcycle makers ? Or is it that Harley really likes making everything difficult so you are forced to take your bike to the dealer ?
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You don't need a bent piece of rod. I came across another post on the forum here (and I don't remember who to give credit where it's due) but he said, and it's correct:
The right side flanged nut is the same diameter as the left side nut (not the washer though). You can then do a straight measurement to be holes. And it works.
The right side flanged nut is the same diameter as the left side nut (not the washer though). You can then do a straight measurement to be holes. And it works.
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Damn people... watch reruns of MacGyver sometime and don't forget to check your belt tension when your done
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How much belt tension? I'm about to do this very same thing after having my rear wheel taken off and ready to go back on. Already have the tool made.
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You don't need a bent piece of rod. I came across another post on the forum here (and I don't remember who to give credit where it's due) but he said, and it's correct:
The right side flanged nut is the same diameter as the left side nut (not the washer though). You can then do a straight measurement to be holes. And it works.
The right side flanged nut is the same diameter as the left side nut (not the washer though). You can then do a straight measurement to be holes. And it works.
Last edited by archergodwin; Mar 15, 2015 at 10:37 AM.
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