Power Train Alignment Tool
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Road Master
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From: St. Bonifacius, MN
Power Train Alignment Tool
In process of replacing my swing arm shaft after finding the left side nut had come off and messed up the trreads on that side. Needed to replace the rubber mounts as well.
The manual calls for alignment using this tool. Now Jims is about $700 and George's is $370. The dealer wants $160 to do it and I would have to leave off my two into 1 exhaust due to the upper pipe being in the way so I would need to rent a truck to get it to them. With that cost I would buy the tool before having the dealer do it
I have used a 6' level and a laser level to align in the past so was never sure if the correct tool did a better job.
Any one use one of these? Are they worth the money?
The manual calls for alignment using this tool. Now Jims is about $700 and George's is $370. The dealer wants $160 to do it and I would have to leave off my two into 1 exhaust due to the upper pipe being in the way so I would need to rent a truck to get it to them. With that cost I would buy the tool before having the dealer do it
I have used a 6' level and a laser level to align in the past so was never sure if the correct tool did a better job.
Any one use one of these? Are they worth the money?
Road Captain
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From: australia
The engine alignment is for getting both wheel straight so your method with a straight edge is just as good or better the the Harley tool. I used a string line to correct front to back and a plumb bob to align the vertical adjustment on my 07 touring bike. My bike left the factory way out of alignment and it made a huge difference to the handling and helped with my bike's rear steer.
Good luck with it
Good luck with it
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Sykesville, MD
The engine alignment is for getting both wheel straight so your method with a straight edge is just as good or better the the Harley tool. I used a string line to correct front to back and a plumb bob to align the vertical adjustment on my 07 touring bike. My bike left the factory way out of alignment and it made a huge difference to the handling and helped with my bike's rear steer.
Good luck with it
Good luck with it
Also, could you elaborate on the plumb bob and how you used it to align the vertical adjustment.
Thanks a lot,
Road Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Can someone explain the process a bit of using these alternative methods it would be awesome info for all of us. I gather the theory but the porcess would be informative.
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Road Master
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Update.
Thanks to PhilM who rented me his HD alignment tool I just finished up putting my bike back together. That is one slick and easy way to align these bikes. I used a 6' level and laser levels in the past and even tried the string method , but this works so well - no guess work.
Thanks Phil!
Thanks to PhilM who rented me his HD alignment tool I just finished up putting my bike back together. That is one slick and easy way to align these bikes. I used a 6' level and laser levels in the past and even tried the string method , but this works so well - no guess work.
Thanks Phil!
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: SE Florida
This is a video from Jake at Glide-Pro that is pretty good. It requires a trip to a Lowes/Home Depot type store for a few pieces, but......
It might be of help to someone out there, and it's free!
Plus, his motor mount is very good!
It might be of help to someone out there, and it's free!
Plus, his motor mount is very good!