Rocker or any bike wheel alignment question?
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Road Captain
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Rocker or any bike wheel alignment question?
How does a Dealer align a motorcycle? On my Rocker I put two long bolts in the swing arm passenger foot peg mounting holes hooked a tape measure to the bolts and measured to the center of the back axle and set the measurements the same side to side. I think so far so good the tire is centered in the swing arm, but does the Dealer align the motorcycle off the front tire also so the front and back tire are aligned to one another? I do have a service manual but all it says for alignment is see the Dealer.
Any info would be appreciated
Thank you
Mark
Any info would be appreciated
Thank you
Mark
Cruiser
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From: Germany
Hi duluth,
here is a video, how you can do it at home, the dealers or wrencher mostly use a laser pointer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxK-OQ--fg
here is a video, how you can do it at home, the dealers or wrencher mostly use a laser pointer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxK-OQ--fg
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Road Captain
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Ok any idea how much the offset is? I really appreciate your input on this. I have it centered now but i do want it correct as the factory set it. I am going to ask the dealer but i don't think they will tell me
Thank you
Mark
Thank you
Mark
Road Master
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From: Southern Maine
I would imagine the process would be similar to other softails...the factory service manual for my '07 Fatboy says to measure the distance from the center of the swingarm pivot shaft to the center of the rear axle. Make sure both side are equal +/- 1/8".
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This forum is worth it's weight in gold. It is so nice to ask a question and get helpful responses. I have asked questions in the past and gotten answers that have helped me and this is just to make sure i say thank you to everyone.
Thank you
Mark
Thank you
Mark
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Tourer
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I actually don't know the exact offset off the top of my head and I've already replaced the stock wheel with a wider one otherwise I'd measure it for you.
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From: hobart, in.
I've done my rocker a couple times now. I measured off of the swingarm pivot bolt. Never had an issue with it seeming to be off line with the front. The only problem with using the footpeg holes is that even though they appear to be the same, they may not actually be drilled 100% even on both sides.
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