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Front Wheel Alignment (see video)
3.8
Figure 3.8.1
The front wheels should be aligned/parallel so
they do not point in (toe in) or point out (toe out). Alignment
is important for performance so take the time to do it
correctly. Inflate the tires, 80-85 psi, set the StreetStrider
upright, not leaning, on a level surface. Making the crossbar
parallel to a horizontal line behind the StreetStrider, such
as a shelf or window will ensure it is not leaning. Parallel
lines on the surface such as a table edge will help to see if
wheels are parallel. Measure the distance from the center
rib of one tire to the center rib of the other tire on both
the front or leading edge and the rear or trailing edge. The
distances should be near 26 inches and should be equal to
each other within 1/8” or 3 mm.
Figure 3.8.3
When the wheels are parallel to within 1/8” or 3 mm,
tighten the jam nuts against the rod ends. To tighten the jam nuts,
first rotate both rod ends as far as possible in the direction that
the jam nuts will tighten, then use the 14 mm wrench to tighten
the jam nut against the rod end. Check to make sure that each
steering linkage rod is free to rotate as the
StreetStrider
is leaned
to each side.
Figure 3.8.2
If the distances are not equal to each other,
use the 14 mm open end wrench to loosen the jam
nuts that are tightened against the base of each rod
end. On each steering linkage, one rod end has right
hand threads and the other has left hand threads, so
make sure to turn the jam nuts in the correct direction
to loosen. Rotate the linkage rod one way or the other-
note how the tire angle changes - until the distance
between the tire center ribs in the front is equal to that
in the rear and the wheels are parallel while making
sure that the cross bar stays horizontal. Any adjustment
to the right linkage rod should be duplicated on the left
linkage rod to maintain symmetry.
Figure 3.8.4
To increase resistance to
leaning, the King Pin bolt (red line) can
be tightened with the 8 mm hex and 17
mm open end wrenches. To change the
lean angle degree, adjust the position of
the lean stop disc (circle) on the steering
knuckle with the 5 mm hex and 10 mm
open end wrenches. The left lean stop disc
regulates the right lean angle and the right
stop disc regulates the left lean angle.
When adjusting the lean angle make sure
the tire clears the pole by 1 inch, 25 mm.
IMPORTANT:
Do not over tighten and strip the thin jam nut
