06 xl rear wheel install

DZRyder

First i would like to thank Redfish Joe for suggesting Motorcycle Superstore for the purchase of my D401 Dunlop-$110 bucks free shipping-thanks.

Secondly thanks to the self helptips for successfully removing the rear wheel.

Lastly, i have read most of the posts on rear wheel install and understand belt tension, i will be purchasing the tool needed, however what is the best way to ensure that the rear axle runs parallel to the rear swing arm or the proper spacing. I etched marks on both sides before removing axle, will this be suffiecent?

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fin_676

There should be a small hole in each leg of the swingarm for insertion of an alignment tool
Basically its a bent bit of wire with a small o ring on it and you put it in the hole on one side and move the o ring to the cwntre of the wheel spindle then see if the other side is the same
there is a post in the self help section to show how to make up the tool from a wire coat hanger

Brian

kemo

There are 2 small diameter holes on each eside the the swing arm. Bend up a coat hanger and slide a "O" or small piece of vacumm hose over the coat hanger. Put the 90 degree bend that you made into the hole on the swing arm and slide the "O" ring up to the center of the axle and do the other side until they are equal. I believe there is info in the self helpif you don't understand my post.
kemo