Another belt ???
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Pretty simple folks -(**Read the fine print first)
You make a tool to get the centers exact from swing arm to center of the rear of axle.
Both sides of course!
It should have tapered points on it to fit into the tapered holes.
Once that is correct your rear tire will now be centered. (the belt will be centered too)
Next, you align rear tire with front using the front motor mount and checking the vertical with top mount. (mag level vertical on rear disk)
the front, of course, will move rear tire left or right.
**None of this is worth a crap or valid without all good hemi bearings and bushings in excellent condition.
If you make the front wheel vertical ( mag levels on front and rear disk vertically )the rear will be level .)
a jack under the rear frame, jack up it uo a bit and remove rear shocks. your rear will be vertical. If not, you
need to rebuild the swing arm.
You make a tool to get the centers exact from swing arm to center of the rear of axle.
Both sides of course!
It should have tapered points on it to fit into the tapered holes.
Once that is correct your rear tire will now be centered. (the belt will be centered too)
Next, you align rear tire with front using the front motor mount and checking the vertical with top mount. (mag level vertical on rear disk)
the front, of course, will move rear tire left or right.
**None of this is worth a crap or valid without all good hemi bearings and bushings in excellent condition.
If you make the front wheel vertical ( mag levels on front and rear disk vertically )the rear will be level .)
a jack under the rear frame, jack up it uo a bit and remove rear shocks. your rear will be vertical. If not, you
need to rebuild the swing arm.
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Thanks for all the good input guys.Since the old belt is prolly 21 yrs old, I just bought a new "S&S Gates-x3n carbon belt" for $180. I'm going to have my Indy go all the way thru everything making swing arm ect is in perfect set up and new condition. Iv already got an arm & leg in this $5k bike so no sweat. All the way From engine mounts to drive belt will be like new. Guess its cheaper than rebuilding a 56 chevy. Kinda of excited to get it all done.
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Doing wheel alignments is like kissing your wife-
No one else should be doing it, but you !
Your indy will not ever take the time to get it as exact as you will.
If you can read a level and a tape it is well within your scope.
I was watching a supposed mechanic do a wheel alignment the other day.
It was for sure the shotgun approach and good enough for who it was for...
No one else should be doing it, but you !
Your indy will not ever take the time to get it as exact as you will.
If you can read a level and a tape it is well within your scope.
I was watching a supposed mechanic do a wheel alignment the other day.
It was for sure the shotgun approach and good enough for who it was for...
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Doing wheel alignments is like kissing your wife-
No one else should be doing it, but you !
Your indy will not ever take the time to get it as exact as you will.
If you can read a level and a tape it is well within your scope.
I was watching a supposed mechanic do a wheel alignment the other day.
It was for sure the shotgun approach and good enough for who it was for...
No one else should be doing it, but you !
Your indy will not ever take the time to get it as exact as you will.
If you can read a level and a tape it is well within your scope.
I was watching a supposed mechanic do a wheel alignment the other day.
It was for sure the shotgun approach and good enough for who it was for...
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You need 3 mag levels, 2 with a good laser.
Some construction string , a plumb bob.
a way to hold the bike level.
As i have said B4 you are positively wasting your time if the swingarm is not in 100% great shape.
If the bushings in these are over 5 years old they are sagging hog shet.
Some construction string , a plumb bob.
a way to hold the bike level.
As i have said B4 you are positively wasting your time if the swingarm is not in 100% great shape.
If the bushings in these are over 5 years old they are sagging hog shet.
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You need 3 mag levels, 2 with a good laser.
Some construction string , a plumb bob.
a way to hold the bike level.
As i have said B4 you are positively wasting your time if the swingarm is not in 100% great shape.
If the bushings in these are over 5 years old they are sagging hog shet.
Some construction string , a plumb bob.
a way to hold the bike level.
As i have said B4 you are positively wasting your time if the swingarm is not in 100% great shape.
If the bushings in these are over 5 years old they are sagging hog shet.
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