Wheel alingment
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Wheel alingment
I posted a few days ago with regard to pulling to the right. The returns were interesting to read and have followed up on a couple, thanks for the info.
Next question is how can the rear wheel be aligned, on older bikes and with metrics they have graduations on the axle to tention the chain thus centering the wheel. I still have not got my workshop manual yet, hence the question, as simple as the answer may turn out to be.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Next question is how can the rear wheel be aligned, on older bikes and with metrics they have graduations on the axle to tention the chain thus centering the wheel. I still have not got my workshop manual yet, hence the question, as simple as the answer may turn out to be.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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RE: Wheel alingment
measure off a permanent part on the rear of the bike (maybe swingarm pivot bolt, foot peg mount, etc., whatever is EXACTLY the same on both sides) equal distance on both sides to the center of the rear axle, set to same measurement, wheel straight.
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RE: Wheel alingment
On my '93 the swingarm has 2 tiny holes just ahead of the axle. These are used to align the rear wheel. What you need to do is fashion a tool out of an old coat hanger and a small o ring or elastic band. Cut the coat hanger off at both ends until you get something shaped like this;
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The long part is to be 10" and the shorter side about 1.5". The angle, 90 deg. Grind the short side to a point. Slide the o-ring over the long bit. Position the pointed end in the small hole ahead of the axle and slide the o-ring to a position in line with the centre of the axle. Take the tool over to the other side and see if the o-ring aligns with the centre of the axle. If it does, your good. If not, loosen the axle nut slightly and use the axle adjusters to adjust until they do.
You might want to check the stabilizer link under the tank as well. Wait for your manual for that one. The process I use on my 93 is differnt than the process used on the newer Dynas.
Hope this helps.
l_______ .
The long part is to be 10" and the shorter side about 1.5". The angle, 90 deg. Grind the short side to a point. Slide the o-ring over the long bit. Position the pointed end in the small hole ahead of the axle and slide the o-ring to a position in line with the centre of the axle. Take the tool over to the other side and see if the o-ring aligns with the centre of the axle. If it does, your good. If not, loosen the axle nut slightly and use the axle adjusters to adjust until they do.
You might want to check the stabilizer link under the tank as well. Wait for your manual for that one. The process I use on my 93 is differnt than the process used on the newer Dynas.
Hope this helps.
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RE: Wheel alingment
Pauly has the exactly correct answer to wheel alignment for a Dyna frame. In the DIY section there are some pictures of the proceedure along with pictures of the alignment tool. I use a brass welding rod rather than a coat hanger because it is a little stiffer. If you don't have an O ring, a small wire tie fitted snugly to the long end of the rod will work just fine.
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
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