Rear Wheel Alignment

Discussion in 'TR650' started by HuskyKT, Jan 19, 2015.

  1. HuskyKT Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cape Girardeau, MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310 & 2013 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    4 Suzuki GV1200 Madura
    HuskyKT, Jan 19, 2015
    #1

  2. mag00 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Tucson
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Terra, Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    XR250 R1100RS CH50
    What the heck is a millimeter? Is that like a big Centipede?
    mag00, Jan 19, 2015
    #2

  3. NorthnTerraTory Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Darwin,Northern Territory,The Top End of Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR650 Terra
    It's part of the metric system. A very easy and efficient way of measuring things. Most of the world caught on years ago.... ;-)
    NorthnTerraTory, Jan 20, 2015
    #3
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  4. wferrari Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TR 650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    V-Strom
    I just use the adjustable spacer between the axle and the frame as reference for alignment. For instance now the length is set to 2.8cm on both sides. Am I doing something wrong?
    wferrari, Jan 20, 2015
    #4

  5. broadwayron Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Brooklyn
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TR650 Strada
    Other Motorcycles:
    '10 520RR
    I always measure the best I can, then I spin the rear wheel a few times and watch the chain from behind to make sure it looks straight. It's not very scientific, but I've never had any alignment-related issues yet.
    broadwayron, Jan 20, 2015
    #5

  6. HuskyKT Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Cape Girardeau, MO
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 TE 310 & 2013 TR650 Terra
    Other Motorcycles:
    4 Suzuki GV1200 Madura
    Hunky did not mark these bikes very well. I used a chain alignment tool to get it this close and the husky marks are not the same on both sides.
    HuskyKT, Jan 20, 2015
    #6