theteacher
Member
After changing the rear tire, I need to know how to align the rear wheel now. The shop manual is terrible. Any help/pointers.
Changed rear tire........
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TripleJ
Senior Member
Here are a couple links I found in the self help information and tips section.
Harley Davidson Community
Harley Davidson Community
You did not mention which bike the tire was replaced on.
Harley Davidson Community
Harley Davidson Community
You did not mention which bike the tire was replaced on.
theteacher
Member
Springer, newly acquired. I've changed the Ultra tire about 7 times, piece of cake !
Springer doesn't have the self adjuster. Shop manual is terrible with it's instructions.
I just think there should be a more exact way to make it equidistance. How easy is it to misread the tape measure to the tune of the 1/32 " they say you need to be within? I'm a tool and die maker by trade, so I want it exact, but this may not be possible???
Springer doesn't have the self adjuster. Shop manual is terrible with it's instructions.
I just think there should be a more exact way to make it equidistance. How easy is it to misread the tape measure to the tune of the 1/32 " they say you need to be within? I'm a tool and die maker by trade, so I want it exact, but this may not be possible???
skywarrior
Banned
I just changed my rear tire on my 03 FXST (first time) but I didn't move the adjusters so I'm asking. Why did you?
theteacher
Member
I'm anal about cleaning everything. Besides, I'll end up with it in better line than it came from the factory, once I get it done.
Fisherking
Active Member
To align the rear tire I used a set of calipers and measured from the rear axial nut to the frame where the jam nut tightens up. I went to the self help spot and I will make the jig with the O rings to measure to the swing are bolt to the axial nut.
Excuse My spelling but I'm slightly "Dislexic".
F.K.
Excuse My spelling but I'm slightly "Dislexic".
F.K.
have someone in machine shop turn you 2 pins,1 to fit hole in swingarm & 1 to fit hole in axle. drill.187 hole 90 degrees through pins, connect pins with a .187 rod . have a setscrew in the end of pins to tighten down on rod. put 1 pin in axle hole & 1 pin in swingarm & tighten setscrews then check other side. you can even check the distance the rod sticks out from the side of the pin with dial calipers. compare 1 side to the other.