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Rear wheel alignment

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by blindtomsson, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. blindtomsson

    blindtomsson New Member

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    Have a question about rear wheel alignment. I'm new here and this will most likely be the first of several questions, so here goes. I have a chain drive, rigid that I recently tightented the chain on to remove some slack. In doing so I started wondering how someone makes sure to align the rear wheel. Balancing the wheel is not the issue but making sure the wheel is tracking correctly. Is there a gauge of some kind, a measuring device or just using the old eye. Any help would be appreciated.
    blindtomsson, Sep 2, 2011
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  3. Lucifer

    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Don't think I'd trust the old eye...if there are no notches or marks in the slot for your axle adjuster,use a tape measure,find a reference point(ex. end of frame)and measure to the center of your axle on both sides...
    The way I used to do it to be close before I measured was...do a full turn or two on the chain side,then do the same on the other side...keep that up until you have the chain where you want it...
    Lucifer, Sep 2, 2011
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i think measuring from the end of the frame wont work....i believe one of the tabs is longer than the other, i could be mistaken. i would measure from the seatpost support, mid frame. lucifer is spot on about marking the center and finding a good place to measure from, that is the same on both sides of the machine.......
    chucktx, Sep 2, 2011
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  5. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

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    that'a the way I do it, I use the center of the swing arm bolt to the center of the axle.
    never understood why harley didn't put knotchs on the frame.
    HarleysLR, Sep 2, 2011
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  6. blindtomsson

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    Thanks guys, I'll find a reference point somewhere and start measuring. Thanks again.
    blindtomsson, Sep 2, 2011
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