ColumbianaBanshee Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 Was riding and a friend behind me said my alignment is off as the rear is pulling to the right. After a lot of screwin with the chain adjustments we were unable to get the carrier square (t) with the swingarm. No accidents, bearings are tight, etc... We got out a car frame measuring tram and took measurements of both sides of the bikes frame and it all lines up (except for grab bar area. damn six-pack rack and wheelies don't mix). We also measured from the center of the lower a-arm ball joints to the top swingarm-to-carrier mount and they are within 1/16 of an inch. It actually looks like the mount brackets that are welded around the round part of the carrier itself are slightly offset at the top mount bolt (favoring a closer chain side). This seems to cause the chain side of axle hub to be 7/8 of an inch closer to lt front lower ball joint then the rt side. It is actually very visible now that someone pointed it out. Has anyone heard of this. Again frame and swingarm are definitely not bent, but appears carrier is welded wrong from the factory. Is this a common issue? I can take pix of it, but it is really hard to tell without seeing it in person (3D). Any known fixes out there other then buying a new or aftermarket carrier! Quote
locogato11283 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Posted September 21, 2009 stock swingarms are junk. the carrier mounting tabs are prone to bending. it doesnt take much. youre sure the adjustment bolts are even and everything is tight? if so, maybe a new swingarm is in order for you. Quote
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