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12-06-09, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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Question about Wheel Alignment on a K5 650
Hi there forum - quick wonderment more than anything
I helped a friend align the rear wheel on this K5 650. We got everything lines up using the guide-markings on the swing and and the nick in the triangular bracket - only the bracket on the drive side started to turn and is now out of line .... I can see from the other side that there is a lip on the triangular bracket that in effect wedges to the underside of the swing arm to stop it from turning - on the drive side this lip appears not to sit under the swing arm - my guess is that its bent - my question is - should it be (i am hoping not) If not then we'll simply replace it i think i may have jus answered my own question - but your wise thoughts would be appreciated cheers Jackhammer |
12-06-09, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Question about Wheel Alignment on a K5 650
Afternoon Mike
The markers on the K3+ bikes are effectivly bent bits of metal with a hole in the middle, so if one's bent, you can bend it back again after removing it from the bike if you want. It's not load-bearing or important and acts as a washer only, as far as the axel is concerned. There's a fair bit of play in these anyway so they're not terribly accurate as a tool for sorting out wheel alignment, more a rogh gauge than a fine instrument. Good luck, whatever you choose to do Jambo
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15-06-09, 09:19 AM | #3 |
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Re: Question about Wheel Alignment on a K5 650
cheers Jambo - may well take a 5-lb lump hammer to it hehe
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15-06-09, 09:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: Question about Wheel Alignment on a K5 650
Suzuki are stupid and they made it miles to big,
Same prob on my K3 and i hate it |
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