1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

How do you center your rear wheel?

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by huskyte310, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. huskyte310 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Westchester New York
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09/te310
    Do you go by the lines on swingarm. Do you measure from rim to inside of swingarm. Or from center of axle to center of swing arm pivot bolt.
  2. kx3089 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr250
    I measure center of swingarm pivot to center of axle.
  3. KDXfile Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Alabama
    Center of axle to swingarm pivot bolt is the most accurate.
    I usually do the lines 1st and then check the measurement above.
  4. huskyte310 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Westchester New York
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09/te310
    THANKS, I think i trust that measurement the most. Funny how the lines on the rear of swing arm are not accurate.
  5. Up-tite Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Old school way is to get in the habit of looking from the rear of the bike forward at the sprockets. This takes a little time and practice what you look for is the rear sprocket is lining up with the front sprocket. You have to learn to not look at the chain just the sprockets. Easiest done while the bike is in the back of the truck. Or high enough to get a good line of sight. Am to old to get down low enough to get a good sighting.
    Measuring is OK but trying to get different hole diameter centers lined up is easy to get off.
    To check your method be it measuring or sighting take the chain off and use a good straight edge set it against the rear sprocket and see how it rests against the front sprocket.
    Another check is to see where the chain is running on the sprocket (clearence on the insides of the chain) in relation to the sprocket. With this have to be carefull the chain guide is not pushing the chain to one side or the other.
    Fastest way wear out a chain and sprocket faster than riding in mud is misalignment.
    Good chain and sprockets are expensive so take care of them. Later George
  6. huskyte310 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Westchester New York
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09/te310
    Thanks, George