Triumphrat

timyjimy

I just thought I'd check in to see if any of the mechanical people out there have any tips for aligning the wheel after putting on a new chain. What does everybody do? I want to make sure I don't goof it up... :hammer:

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FuryFour

there are doTs on each side, just line up the axle with the dots!

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vitabrew

I use the string method. I think it's more accurate then the alignment marks on the swingarm. If you've never done it before here's a link.

97sprint

The alignment "dots" are famous for being misaligned.

use the string method described in vitabrew's reply.

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Keith

When in doubt,accelerate

Agree with vitabrew & 97.
The size difference between front & rear tyres makes it hard but the dots are very unreliable. Best regarded as mere decoration on any mass produced bike! (ie not a special and not a Bimota!)

Jon :-D :-D

Will

I do that a little differently from most. I measure from the swingarm pivot to the axle on both sides to make sure that the back wheel is aligned with the swingarm. I figure that if the swingarm isn't aligned with the bike, there are bigger problems that I don't want to know about.

Any accurate measuring device will work. I use a beam compass, but that isn't the only tool that will work.

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LCB

the best tool to use is the laser... it shoots a beam of light, which is much more accurate than a piece of wood or string.

i'm not sure how much that thing costs though, but that's what the guys at my shop use.