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Adjusting rear wheel alignment

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by cottonbelt, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. cottonbelt

    cottonbelt New Member

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    What's the proper way to adjust the rear wheel alignment on 2002 Syna Glide ?
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    Measure the distance between the centers of the swingarm pivot shaft and the axle on both sides of the bike. The wheel will be aligned corectly when both measurements are the same.

    You can make your own alignment tool with a long piece of heavy gauge wire, such as a coat hanger. Make a 90 degree bend at one end of the wire. Tightly attach a zip tie around the longest length of the wire, you will be using this as your distance pointer. Center the short 90 degree bend on the pivot shaft, now slide the zip tie down the wire until it lines up with the center of the axle. Without moving the zip tie go to the other side of the bike and check to see if the distance is the same.

    Make adjustments until they match. Make sure you make the 90 degree bend long enough so the gauge is parallel with the side of the bike.

    Hope this helps.

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