08-24-2015, 09:13 AM
(08-24-2015, 12:00 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: For number 1, some of us use a micrometer. Use the end where the shaft sticks out and you can set both sides of your axle exactly the same.
2. A lot of our bikes came like that. I'll let others comment as I'm not getting into an oil thread.
3. A lot of us have the Givi carrier, including me, but I don't think there is a how to on it. There were some threads on it though. A how-to would be nice for people to reference.
Measuring that way assumes the swingarm is exactly straight to begin with and those shafts are exactly the same length.
There are some other methods, such as using something long aligned directly to the tire/wheel, there's a laser system I've seen, etc.
Having said all that, it's been my experience that it doesn't matter that much if the wheel is slightly askew.