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WHEELS/TIRES
Wheel Alignment
Toe-in is the amount that the front wheels are closer together in
front than at the rear at the axle height. When there is toe-in, the
distance A (Rear) is the greater than B (Front) as shown.
The purpose of toe-in is to prevent the front wheels from getting
out of parallel at any time, and to prevent any slipping or scuffing
action between the tires and the ground, if toe-in is incorrect, the
front wheels will be dragged along the ground, scuffing and
wearing the tread knobs. Measure the distance between vehicle
center and each wheel. This will tell you which tie rod needs
adjusting.
Caster and camber are secured and required no adjustment.
A (Rear)-B (Front) = Amount of Toe-in
(Distance A and B are measured at axle height)
Steering Centering Inspection
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Test ride the vehicle.
If the handlebar is straight when the vehicle is traveling in a
straight line, go on to the Toe-in Inspection procedure.
Otherwise, go on to the Steering Centering Adjustment
procedure.
Steering Centering Adjustment
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Support the vehicle so that the front wheels are off the ground
and the front axles about the same height as the rear axle.
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Hold a straight edge [A] against the rear wheel rim on one side
at axle height.
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With the handlebar straight ahead, loosen the locknuts [A] [B]
and Turn the tie-rod adjusting sleeve [C] until the front wheel on
that side is parallel to the straightedge.
A
CAUTION
During the tie rod adjustment, it is very important that the
precautions be taken when tightening tie rod end jam nuts.
A
B
C
CAUTION
Adjust the tie-rod so that the visible thread length [A] is even
on both ends of the tie-rod, or the threads could be damaged.
NOTE
The locknut [A] on the tie-rod has left-hand threads. Turn the
wrench clockwise for loosening.
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