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Old 08-04-2009, 09:49 PM   #1
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Default How anal are you about rear wheel alignment?

Just put on a fresh rear tire today, figured I'd ask this question. So what's your method of assuring your rear is straight, by sight, dial caliper, ruler, string etc...??
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Old 08-04-2009, 09:55 PM   #2
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best guess available. I back the tightening screws all the way in then back both sides out equally, its not a perfect alignment but it works.

Now go ask dave about his, and the front alignment too
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Old 08-04-2009, 09:56 PM   #3
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i use the rear gauges and eyeball it. Im usually not too anal about it but am rapidly getting there after my recent adventures in crabbing
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Old 08-04-2009, 10:26 PM   #4
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Dude you're whole bike was out of alignment, we had to reset your front forks
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:19 PM   #5
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Dude you're whole bike was out of alignment, we had to reset your front forks
i know, we gotta do it again. they are still slightly out
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:29 PM   #6
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Eyeball off the rear sprocket. I'm happy with the 17,000 I got out of the stock chain- I don't need to go for double or triple that.
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Old 08-04-2009, 11:31 PM   #7
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I'm not anal about it, but I know a few who are. For me, it's been all good so far.
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