Ericc1995 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Used the alignment lines on the chain adjusters when putting my back wheel back on after removing it to clean the swingarm properly. When i took it back out it felt really wonky, it was quite unsettling.I measured between the swingarm pivot and axel nuts on both sides and the chain side 5mm less.Could 5mm really be enough to that much trouble, i will sort it before i use it again but we are still locked up atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Used the alignment lines on the chain adjusters when putting my back wheel back on after removing it to clean the swingarm properly. When i took it back out it felt really wonky, it was quite unsettling.I measured between the swingarm pivot and axel nuts on both sides and the chain side 5mm less.Could 5mm really be enough to that much trouble, i will sort it before i use it again but we are still locked up atm. Well you noticed it so sounds like a yes, double check everything you did is OK then re set rear wheel. This is the reason you shouldn't rely on markings on swing arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Got to agree with [mention]Bender[/mention] I was always told not to trust the Marks. Loved my Ducati Darmahs as the whole swing arm moved on an eccentric shaft from the pivot point so in theory was always in perfect alignment. Then had to ask myself if it was that good why was the SS different lol.Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 When i replaced the chain and sprockets on my CG, i aligned the chain and the adjusters were a few mm's out, if the chain is straight then so should the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Maybe it was already wonky but you got used to it and now it's right it feels wonky . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Used the alignment lines on the chain adjusters when putting my back wheel back on after removing it to clean the swingarm properly. When i took it back out it felt really wonky, it was quite unsettling.I measured between the swingarm pivot and axel nuts on both sides and the chain side 5mm less.Could 5mm really be enough to that much trouble, i will sort it before i use it again but we are still locked up atm. I use this. https://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=69916&p=1087371&hilit=wheel+alignment+laser#p1087371 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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