Wheel alignment - SV650.org

Ratty · 06-07-06, 10:11 PM

Can anybody tell me if the swing arm on a K3 is symetrical either side of the wheel or if not, what measurements you have between tyre edge or rim to the inside of swing arm on each side. My adjuster plates are a bit dodgy and I not convinced I have my alignment spot on. I've tried the string around back of wheel, pulled to the front check but I'm not convinced.

Thank in advance for any advice.

Ratty

21QUEST · 07-07-06, 12:50 AM

Measure from the middle of the swingarm spindle/axle to centre of rear wheel axle(both sides).

Move the wheel if need until the measurement on both sided is the same.

Cheers
Ben

Ratty · 07-07-06, 09:07 PM

Cheers for the reply Ben

Ratty

08-07-06, 07:14 AM

and another option is to get som paralell pieces of timber, clamp one either side of the rear tyre and check against the front tyre at the straight ahead. (needs to be on a paddock stand for this though)

09-07-06, 12:46 AM

ive seen those lazer alignment tools, for about 150 quid,

but to be honest, im pretty sure (and i am going to) make one using bits of wood, and a cheap lazer pointer from the market.

Ratty · 09-07-06, 10:26 PM

I'm on a course for a couple of days at Salford Quays and then I'll try a few methods and let you guys know how I've gone on. Cheers for the replys.

Ride safe

Ratty

BillyC · 10-07-06, 01:41 PM

I don't think the swing arm is symetrical - it has to cope with a chain going down one side of it.

As with alignment, I found the string technique rather fiddly, but it did get me a reading.

To be honest, it's easy to see if your wheels are out of alignment, but I wouldn't want to try and align them myself if I found they were wrong. Would rather let someone else do that who know what they were doing.

jambo · 10-07-06, 01:46 PM

You can get quite a nice bit of Kit from Hein Gerricke that sits on the sprocket and shines a laser point down the chain sop you can see if the rear wheel lis parallel to that:

Pro's: No messing about with string, easy to do by yourself
Cons: Doesn't involve the front wheel so can't diagnose ****ed forks etc, fairly expensive for what could be replicated using a bit of thin, flat metal, and a cheap laser pointer.

Just a thought.

Sid Squid · 10-07-06, 05:05 PM

String: Cheap.

Expensive pieces of aligned with a Laser doo daahs: As accurate as a bit of string.

Conclusion: Get some string.

BillyC · 11-07-06, 07:57 AM

I think the string method is rather tricky with just one person... find a friend.

06-07-06, 10:11 PM	#1
Ratty Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockport Posts: 597	Wheel alignment Can anybody tell me if the swing arm on a K3 is symetrical either side of the wheel or if not, what measurements you have between tyre edge or rim to the inside of swing arm on each side. My adjuster plates are a bit dodgy and I not convinced I have my alignment spot on. I've tried the string around back of wheel, pulled to the front check but I'm not convinced. Thank in advance for any advice. Ratty __________________ "I can see Paradise by the SV's light" TCX Competizione S boots saved my foot .

07-07-06, 09:07 PM	#3
Ratty Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockport Posts: 597	Cheers for the reply Ben Ratty __________________ "I can see Paradise by the SV's light" TCX Competizione S boots saved my foot .

09-07-06, 10:26 PM	#6
Ratty Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stockport Posts: 597	I'm on a course for a couple of days at Salford Quays and then I'll try a few methods and let you guys know how I've gone on. Cheers for the replys. Ride safe Ratty __________________ "I can see Paradise by the SV's light" TCX Competizione S boots saved my foot .

10-07-06, 01:41 PM	#7
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	I don't think the swing arm is symetrical - it has to cope with a chain going down one side of it. As with alignment, I found the string technique rather fiddly, but it did get me a reading. To be honest, it's easy to see if your wheels are out of alignment, but I wouldn't want to try and align them myself if I found they were wrong. Would rather let someone else do that who know what they were doing. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

10-07-06, 01:46 PM	#8
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	You can get quite a nice bit of Kit from Hein Gerricke that sits on the sprocket and shines a laser point down the chain sop you can see if the rear wheel lis parallel to that: Pro's: No messing about with string, easy to do by yourself Cons: Doesn't involve the front wheel so can't diagnose ****ed forks etc, fairly expensive for what could be replicated using a bit of thin, flat metal, and a cheap laser pointer. Just a thought. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

08-07-06, 07:14 AM	#4
PeterM Guest Posts: n/a	and another option is to get som paralell pieces of timber, clamp one either side of the rear tyre and check against the front tyre at the straight ahead. (needs to be on a paddock stand for this though)

09-07-06, 12:46 AM	#5
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	ive seen those lazer alignment tools, for about 150 quid, but to be honest, im pretty sure (and i am going to) make one using bits of wood, and a cheap lazer pointer from the market.

10-07-06, 05:05 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	String: Cheap. Expensive pieces of aligned with a Laser doo daahs: As accurate as a bit of string. Conclusion: Get some string. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

11-07-06, 07:57 AM	#10
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	I think the string method is rather tricky with just one person... find a friend. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

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