laser rear tire alignment

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okie_dog

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was looking around at different ways to align the rear tire and came across this setup. cant find it for sale anywhere but wouldn't be to hard to make one similar to it. will try and post the link, hope it works.Finally Motorcycle Alignment Tools
 
JeffM

JeffM

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That would have to be the most complicated way of setting up up your rear tyre in the frame.
First thing i noted was that they did not align the front wheel to the frame.
If you front tyre is out .5 of a degree this tool is useless.
The only way to do this properly is two string lines, and someone with good eyesight.

IMO
 
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BBChopper

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Holy crap that's allot of work, take longer to set up than pull the wheel and put it back on!:rolleyes:
 
Mr. Wright

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For years I've used two 8' florescent light bulbs, rubber banded at the front and rear of the rear tire. Then measure the distant on either side of the front tire. You can't get much straighter than that.
 
BWG56

BWG56

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Mr. Wright said:
For years I've used two 8' florescent light bulbs, rubber banded at the front and rear of the rear tire. .
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I'll bet when you light them 8' florescents, they look kool as shit going down the road at night:D can you get them in different colors other than white?:lol:
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Viking

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I have this tool, bought it from Derek and Donna, works like a champ and is easy to do once you get the hang of it. Funny how I started to notice how misaligned every other bike is after I bought it..... If your front wheel is not aligned, as Jeff mentioned, you need a new frame and probably know it. The only alignment we can do is on the rear wheel left to right with spacers, and the belt tensioner bolts on each side of the rear frame. Call Donna and she will sell you one.
 
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NZBigDog

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Can someone please advise me on what alignment can be done on my 02 mastiff. Since i got the bike i have noticed that i seem to ride with a slight lean to the right.
I have checked the distance from the rear axle left and right to the swingarm pivot and adjusted that slightly.
What else can be adjusted on these bikes? Engine? Is the front wheel located in the centre of the forks on our bikes or is it offset like some Harleys?
 
BigDogBro1

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Is an 02 a LH secondary drive?

If so the bike weight (engine/primary/trans) is shifted a bit more to the left due to the left side belt drive design and needs some RH weight shift.
 
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kickstart

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Mr. Wright said:
For years I've used two 8' florescent light bulbs, rubber banded at the front and rear of the rear tire. Then measure the distant on either side of the front tire. You can't get much straighter than that.
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You didn't mention it but this is after you align the back tire to the frame correct?
 
Mr. Wright

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kickstart said:
You didn't mention it but this is after you align the back tire to the frame correct?
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If you have not moved the engine, it should be straight.

Alright, here they are for those who have to have a picture.
First off before you put it on the table, remove the wheel caulk. (I was to lazy to do it, just to take a pic.
If you don't have a table, just jack it up and set it on blocks on the floor.
Next lay an 8' bulb on blocks of wood, next to the bike.
Slide a couple rubber bands over the light, then pull it under the frame and slide the other bulb through it. Then wrap another couple rubber bands around the bulbs behind the tire.
Then lift them up so they are pinching on the rim.
Support the bulbs on blocks of wood to hold them up, and then measure the distance from the bulb to the front rim on either side.
Adjust the rear wheel till you measurement is even.
If you have never had your engine out, or moved it in any way, you front and rear tire were aligned to track straight at the factory, and if you put the spacers back where they belong, the tire should be straight in the frame.
Now remove the bulbs, and roll the wheel to see how you belt tracks.
Now sit the bike back down on the ground, and check the belt tension.
I hope I'm not sounding like that guy who's name starts with an S:)
Anyway I hope this helps those that are not technically savvy enough to run the laser.:)
 

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BBChopper

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All very interesting, when I bought my bike used after about 100 miles I was struck with the belt squeal. When I adjusted the belt to the point it stopped squealing it was almost an 1/8" out of true (I measure center axle to center swing arm pivot). I took a chance and loosened all the motor/trans mounting bolt and rotated it in the correct direction as far as i could. Then I re adjusted my belt tension and alignment. Belt tracks almost center in the pulleys and no squeal. I like the KISS method..:2thumbs:
 
bearman

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When I took the rear wheel off, I didn’t move the adjusters.
When I put it back on, I pushed wheel forward to the adjusters and tightened the axle nut.
Rolled tire backwards and forwards to make sure belt was still aligned, it was.
Re-installed axle bolt covers and done.
 
grizfish

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Mr. Wright said:
If you have not moved the engine, it should be straight.

Alright, here they are for those who have to have a picture.
First off before you put it on the table, remove the wheel caulk. (I was to lazy to do it, just to take a pic.
If you don't have a table, just jack it up and set it on blocks on the floor.
Next lay an 8' bulb on blocks of wood, next to the bike.
Slide a couple rubber bands over the light, then pull it under the frame and slide the other bulb through it. Then wrap another couple rubber bands around the bulbs behind the tire.
Then lift them up so they are pinching on the rim.
Support the bulbs on blocks of wood to hold them up, and then measure the distance from the bulb to the front rim on either side.
Adjust the rear wheel till you measurement is even.
If you have never had your engine out, or moved it in any way, you front and rear tire were aligned to track straight at the factory, and if you put the spacers back where they belong, the tire should be straight in the frame.
Now remove the bulbs, and roll the wheel to see how you belt tracks.
Now sit the bike back down on the ground, and check the belt tension.
I hope I'm not sounding like that guy who's name starts with an S:)
Anyway I hope this helps those that are not technically savvy enough to run the laser.:)
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OK Sven! when did you steal Wright's name? JK:lol:

Nice wright up, mr wright.

If I had 2-8' bulbs laying around, I would use the wright method. Whoops! Haven't got any rubber bands.:D
 
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