Wheel questions.

[blaster2006]

heya, i got 2 things i need to do with my tires, which are removing the 2 inch spacers on each side of the rear tires (thats i how i bought, it came with it), and i need to allign the front wheels, both tires are turning outward when the steering is put straight.

 

questions are:

 

1. Will i need new stock bolts when i remove the tire spacer, and re attach the wheels directly to the hub? i dont know if yo need to use new longer bolts when you add spacers or maybe the stock ones are there etc?

 

2. HOW do i allign the front wheels? i see by the ends of the tire side, on the tie rods, by the end of it there is a nut and some threads, but i dont know how that mechanism works etc... so can someone explain?

[2001Stroker]

Pretty simple, but kinda hard to explain without actually showing you. Hope I don't get you all confused. On each side, you have a tie rod with 2 rod ends. On each tie rod, one end is right hand threaded, and the other is left hand threaded. Loosen the jamb nuts beside the rod ends. Make sure the handlebars are completely straight. Then just turn the tie rod which ever way it needs to go. Shortening it will make the tires toe out, and vice versa. I just use a tape measure to get them aligned. Measure between the two front tires, in the front and back, from the widest part of the tires. You have to measure right in the middle of the tire, height wise. They should be the same measurements when they are straight. Just make sure you keep checking the handlebars for straightness. They will turn on their own while doing this. Then, just tighten the jamb nuts back up.

 

As far as the spacers, I would imagine that they use the stock studs and lug nuts. I really couldn't tell ya.

[blaster2006]

Pretty simple, but kinda hard to explain without actually showing you. Hope I don't get you all confused. On each side, you have a tie rod with 2 rod ends. On each tie rod, one end is right hand threaded, and the other is left hand threaded. Loosen the jamb nuts beside the rod ends. Make sure the handlebars are completely straight. Then just turn the tie rod which ever way it needs to go. Shortening it will make the tires toe out, and vice versa. I just use a tape measure to get them aligned. Measure between the two front tires, in the front and back, from the widest part of the tires. You have to measure right in the middle of the tire, height wise. They should be the same measurements when they are straight. Just make sure you keep checking the handlebars for straightness. They will turn on their own while doing this. Then, just tighten the jamb nuts back up.

 

As far as the spacers, I would imagine that they use the stock studs and lug nuts. I really couldn't tell ya.

 

yeah, what i never get is those kinds of assy's, where there is a nut, and you have to move the nut on a palce and when you move it there it changes things then you move the nut on a holder etc?? i know what i just made does not make sense, but i really dont understand that assy.

 

if anyone can take a quick short video and show a small demonstration, upload to photobucket and link it to me that would be awesome.

 

i have a small idea of what you meant, maybe i can make a small video myself, showing what parts im talking about and if what ill show you is right.. to adjust the alignment?

[njbanshee]

If you can't figure out how to do this with the step by step stroker gave you I don't think there is any hope for you. If you actually went to your bike, loosen the small nuts on the end of the tie rod, and started turning them you "should" get it. You need to loosen 4 small nuts total. The problem then is, thats the easy part.

[AKheathen]

first what is your allignment set at? you should have a little toe out, and how much depends on the ridding conditions. the most toe out should be 1/4-3/8" if you ride tight to mid trail/mx/mud. high speeds is more like 1/8-1/16", and asphalt would be ideal with 1/16" toe in depending on the joints.

 

as for those spacers, they should hpefully be bolted to the stockk studs, and all you'll need is the nuts and washers. they should be availible at a fastner store. grade 8, and hard washers

[blaster2006]

first what is your allignment set at? you should have a little toe out, and how much depends on the ridding conditions. the most toe out should be 1/4-3/8" if you ride tight to mid trail/mx/mud. high speeds is more like 1/8-1/16", and asphalt would be ideal with 1/16" toe in depending on the joints.

 

as for those spacers, they should hpefully be bolted to the stockk studs, and all you'll need is the nuts and washers. they should be availible at a fastner store. grade 8, and hard washers

 

they are sticking WAY out. like when i make one wheel exactly straight ( that would be turning the steering slithglly), then it would make 1 wheel straight, and the other would be about 1 inch (if not more) sticking out.

 

to a point where when im pulling it in reverse, it feels really hard to pull back, but it moves easier when moving forward ofc, since they are moving outwards.

[AKheathen]

they are sticking WAY out. like when i make one wheel exactly straight ( that would be turning the steering slithglly), then it would make 1 wheel straight, and the other would be about 1 inch (if not more) sticking out.

 

to a point where when im pulling it in reverse, it feels really hard to pull back, but it moves easier when moving forward ofc, since they are moving outwards.

yah, that's way too much. it's probably a bit dodgy at higher speeds too. if you look closely at the threads, you can tell which one is reverse threaded. just loosen the jam nuts a little, and turn the rod to make it longer. turn wheels back and forth, and rock the machine before you check the allignment, after adjusting. make sure the joints aren't twisted when you tighten them the jam nuts, or they will be in a constant bind, and will wear out faster.