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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Finally got the bike jack out of the shiny new box to check how well the shop lined up the pipes. The height was different by 1/2"...easy fix. But tried adjusting one side to match the gap between tire and pipe....no dice. I loosened all the bolts and clamps and the braces doesnt want to play much in regard without going back to it's suited position. Is this normal? It doesnt look that bad with less than an inch difference due to the pulley tricking the eye. Both sides also line up good to axle and also the braces are equal distance to frame and rocker arms. Doesn't make sense....the end of the pipes are the only real difference in measurements. The right side has a slight bend to pipe at slip on joiny...but hardly noticeable. I don't think that is the cause for almost an inch.

 

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had the same problem...place a 4x6 on a floor jack and raise the jack to level the pipes then tighten bolts.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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had the same problem...place a 4x6 on a floor jack and raise the jack to level the pipes then tighten bolts.
Yep she was in air and level when I did that bud. I redid the clamps and bolts....found that the problem is in the muffler joint...not much play. I wiggled both trying to meet half way. Down to 1/2" difference now.
 
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