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Aug 16, 2007 | 05:43 AM

relli

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rear wheel alignment

had my rear tire replaced and the rear alignment is on my mind. noticed this system is diff from most in that it uses a cam as opposed to the two bolts that metrics use. doesnt this more or less assure both sides are equal when the belt adj is made???

Aug 16, 2007 | 06:00 AM

twoseas

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RE: rear wheel alignment

I do my own tire removingand I use a sharpie pen to make indexing marks onboth the cams andthe bike frame. Yes you are correct in that the cam alignment and the belt tension have to be in sync to be properly aligned.

Hope this helps...

ray

Aug 16, 2007 | 08:43 AM

billnourse

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RE: rear wheel alignment

With the cam system that is currently on the HD touring models, you do not have to worry about alignment. The cams will align the rearend. Make sure that the belt has the right tension, and that the axle has the correct torque and you are good to go.

Bill

Aug 16, 2007 | 09:10 AM

Z_Stingray

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RE: rear wheel alignment

What do you use to torque the axle nut? The only 1-7/16" socket I could find was for a 3/4" dirve. Do you use a 1/2" drive torque wrench? Where did you get the tools and what did they cost?

Aug 16, 2007 | 09:27 AM

drdiesel1

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RE: rear wheel alignment

The cams are in a fixed position andwelded to the axle. No alignment issue. Just set the belt tension and torque the bolt...

Aug 16, 2007 | 11:15 AM

Moe55

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RE: rear wheel alignment

You can buy a reduser from 3/4" to 1/2" most tool places will have them. You can alsoby a 36mm socket that come in 1/2" drive that is the correct size for the nut on the axle. of course 1 7/16" will work they are close enough.

Aug 16, 2007 | 12:28 PM

EasternSP

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RE: rear wheel alignment

You can get a 250lb clickertorque wrench at lowes for under $90.
One of the cams is welded to the axel while the other cam is cut so it aligns with the welded cam and doesn't rotate on the axel. That way, you can pull the axel out of the rear forks when changing a tire.
When setting the belt tension, you have to be sure both cams are pushed forward on the rear fork so that the rear wheel is correctly aligned. It is possible to have the belt at proper tension but have the wheel not aligned properly when the axel nut is tightened. Always recheck your belt tension after you tighten the rear axel nut.