Rear axle alignment issue after swingarm install
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Rear axle alignment issue after swingarm install
I installed a chrome swing arm onto my 2000 dyna convertible, and now my rear wheel is way out of line and crooked with my rear fender by a lot. I tried to get it aligned with the axel adjusters but thats not gonna happen with how far it is out. So Ive been trying to do some research and now Im wondering if Im supposed to do a whole drivetrain alignment and what the best way to go about that would be. I out all new bearings and washers and bushings into the chrome swingarm. And the new one when I held it up onto the bike, the swingarm pivot shaft seemed to go in fine. So Im not sure if when I removed the old swingarm the transmission shifted with the motor or what. But any help would be appreciated so I can get it back on the road. Thanks!
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I installed a chrome swing arm onto my 2000 dyna convertible, and now my rear wheel is way out of line and crooked with my rear fender by a lot. I tried to get it aligned with the axel adjusters but thats not gonna happen with how far it is out. So Ive been trying to do some research and now Im wondering if Im supposed to do a whole drivetrain alignment and what the best way to go about that would be. I out all new bearings and washers and bushings into the chrome swingarm. And the new one when I held it up onto the bike, the swingarm pivot shaft seemed to go in fine. So Im not sure if when I removed the old swingarm the transmission shifted with the motor or what. But any help would be appreciated so I can get it back on the road. Thanks!
realized I posted on the wrong forum. Trying to get it deleted. Sorry about that
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Hi there RW, no worries. I see you reposted in the Dyna subforum. COOL!
Since I tagged you, bringing you back here to the Welcome Area Only, how about telling us a bit about yourself, maybe post a PIX of your ride and this will allow us to Welcome You here?
WELCOME to HDF, we have a LOT of GREAT stuff here so take ur time look around and have FUN!!!
Hi there RW, no worries. I see you reposted in the Dyna subforum. COOL!
Since I tagged you, bringing you back here to the Welcome Area Only, how about telling us a bit about yourself, maybe post a PIX of your ride and this will allow us to Welcome You here?
WELCOME to HDF, we have a LOT of GREAT stuff here so take ur time look around and have FUN!!!
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I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Take to an office supply store and have them put a spiral binder in place of the glued binder. That will let the manuals lay flat on your bench. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
