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Technically Speaking => Wheels & Tyres => Topic started by: Big Phil on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 06:22 AM

Title: Wheel alignment
Post by: Big Phil on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 06:22 AM
Sorry if this has been covered before but didn't really find anything specific on the forum. I was wondering what is the best way to align the wheels after the rear is removed and how you set the chain tension before tightening the axel bolt.
Title: Re: Wheel alignment
Post by: seth on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 06:55 AM
I use a depth gauge to check and then a laser alinement thing to double check .
Title: Re: Wheel alignment
Post by: DP1400 on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 08:06 AM
Is this any help Phil?
Title: Re: Wheel alignment
Post by: gsxbarmy on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 08:39 AM
I used a caliper to measure the gap between the wheel spacer and the swing arm to get the rear wheel aligned.

Chain tension needs to be set/checked whilst on the side stand, as per the handbook
Title: Re: Wheel alignment
Post by: grog on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 06:04 PM
Agree, caliper easiest and best way. My factory marks are spot on, just lucky i guess. Doesnt worry me really, chain only gets adjusted once then replaced.
Title: Re: Wheel alignment
Post by: Big Phil on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 07:29 PM
Well I hadn't thought of calipers and it does sound very simple. Will give it a go. Thanks all for the replies🤗
Title: Re: Wheel alignment
Post by: Hooli on Sunday, 28 March 2021, 08:03 PM
I do it Barmy's way too.

Little tip, set the chain about 1/2" too slack as tightening the axle always tightens the chain on every 14 I've touched. It always happens so you get used to allowing for it quite quickly.
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