07-08-2018, 02:26 AM
(07-01-2018, 10:06 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: How do you check the wheel alignment Aussieflyer?Cormanus, I use method B, as called for in the manual. The Motion Pro Chain Slack Tool mentioned in the video is a nice inexpensive tool, but will only work on the Standard. I bought one but the muffler on my EX was in the way, so I gave it to a friend that has a standard.
Townie, I use method B, but I've seen method A used and have wondered whether it is actually correct.
Taking Aussieflyer's and my approach may end up producing a roughly similar result. Using method B, I aim for 25-30 mm of slack as my seat-of-the-pants assessonometer tells me the bike's smoother when the chain is tighter. What would that slack then be if I used method A? Possibly about what Aussieflyer aims for. If I used method A and went for 25 mm of slack, would I end up with a chain that was too tight?
Looking at the illustration in the owners manual leads me to the view that Honda recommends method B. Certainly, if I am aiming for 25mm slack I'd be more inclined to use method B.
Not sure that helps really.
I use a dial caliper for alignment like you, Ferret and others, but the ends of the swing arm appear to be roughly ground off or parted off at the factory which can result in unequal readings. It is close, so I also use a Motion Pro alignment tool as a second check. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjJCLACcKWs . It is not expensive, but easy to use. I also use a Motion Pro Sprocket Jammer to hold the adjusters tight against the ends of the swing arm, before tightening the axel nut. Another handy inexpensive tool. https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0642