rear wheel mounting (new problem)

[mr_jor]

I recall several post awhile ago about re-aligning the front tire, in that the forks need to be loosened and retightened. It seems mine is a little off since I dropped it a few weeks ago. Could someone please be kind enough to provide any specifics and tricks on doing this right the first time around. I have tried to search the archives, but haven't found the thread. Thanks (In Advance) J.

[Carlos A Sanchez]

After a fall, the front wheel ended up facing about 15 degrees to the left when the handle bars are straight. Otherwise, the bike rides fine. No wheel wobble or anything. Can anybody help me correct this? I am new to the bike and don't want to mess something up. Thanks

[Ernie Campbell]

Try getting the front wheel of the ground and loseing the triple tree clamps and turn the forks till things look straight. Just a thought. thats where id start anyhow. Ernie Campbell

----- Original Message ----- From: Carlos A Sanchez To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 4:19 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Front wheel alignment After a fall, the front wheel ended up facing about 15 degrees to the left when the handle bars are straight. Otherwise, the bike rides fine. No wheel wobble or anything. Can anybody help me correct this? I am new to the bike and don't want to mess something up. Thanks [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[dooden]

If you have a lift, raise the bike so front is off the ground, loosen the triple calmps, straighten the wheel and lightly snug on bolt on each side to hold in place, spin the front wheel by hand and quick grab the front brake, the sudden stop should make everything line up, at least it did for me yesterday. Or the field method... find a tree or a utility pole place the front end next to the solid object and hit the wheel against it to make it straight. Good reason not to over tighten that triple, forks can twist a bit in a minor fall and not bend. Consult the manual and torque as spec'd I used a 1/4" socket and did till it felt right for me. (internal torque wrench in arms I reckon) Dooden A15 Green Ape --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Carlos A Sanchez" wrote:

> > After a fall, the front wheel ended up facing about 15 degrees to

the

> left when the handle bars are straight. Otherwise, the bike rides > fine. No wheel wobble or anything. > Can anybody help me correct this? I am new to the bike and don't

want

> to mess something up. > Thanks >

[clutz003]

I would double check to make sure that you have all of the spacers in the correct order and also not backwards.But a missing spaces would cause looseness, not necessarily binding. It is also possible that the alignment may be way off. Look at the adjuster nuts at the back of each swingarm and tap them with a rubber mallet to make sure that they are all of the way in (assuming that the alignment was good before you started). With the tire off, these things often slide backwards. Larger knobbies can also rub against the chain guide but that should be pretty obvious. Good luck, Craig A-18 San Jose CA

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "wefixit4u" wrote: > > Guys, thanks for all the replies, however new problem has developed. > As soon as I get the axle to the right side of the swingarm, the wheel > binds up and the axle needs hammered through the swingarm hole. Up to > that point, the wheel spins freely and the brake works fine. But as > soon as I reach the right hole, the wheel binds. Do I have a problem > with this new Dunlop D607, large tire???? But that wouldn't make > sense with the wheel off the ground?? Bearings are all good, mechanic > that changed the tires confirmed. HELP!!! leaving for 2,000 mile > trip next Sunday!! > > Thanks, Chris >