Rear Wheel Alignment on GL1800
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Rear Wheel Alignment on GL1800
Someone told me today I needed to have my rear wheel alignment on my Wing checked. I can't find anything anywhere that talks about this - does he know what he's talking about?
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Re: Rear Wheel Alignment on GL1800
I wouldn't think so. If your rear wheel is out of alignment, then your bike is broken, or else I totally do not understand the concept behind the one sided swing arm of the GL1800. The wheel is bolted directly, just like a car, and there is no adjustment in the drive mechanism, to my knowledge. I will, however, get into my service manuals and investigate.
Edit: Nope, no alignment possible on the rear wheel of a GL1800, and likely on any shaft driven motorcycle.
Edit: Nope, no alignment possible on the rear wheel of a GL1800, and likely on any shaft driven motorcycle.
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Re: Rear Wheel Alignment on GL1800
I thought he was full of bull - now I know! Thanks for the reply.
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Re: Rear Wheel Alignment on GL1800
There is a procedure (fork bounce) that can be used to align the front wheel, but no alignment adjustment is necessary or possible on the rear wheel.themainviking wrote:I wouldn't think so. If your rear wheel is out of alignment, then your bike is broken, or else I totally do not understand the concept behind the one sided swing arm of the GL1800. The wheel is bolted directly, just like a car, and there is no adjustment in the drive mechanism, to my knowledge. I will, however, get into my service manuals and investigate.
Edit: Nope, no alignment possible on the rear wheel of a GL1800, and likely on any shaft driven motorcycle.
If the final drive is removed, there is a procedure for reinstalling/tightening to make sure the flange is aligned properly - this can affect the rear wheel alignment if done incorrectly. Randakk details it on his site: Correct rear end tightening sequence
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Re: Rear Wheel Alignment on GL1800
The easiest way to check if anything is wrong is to get a hose and wet the pavement for about 10 feet then ride through nice and straight. There should only be one track on the other side. If there is 2 or it seems wider than it should you either rode through a bit off or something is out of alignment. No there is no alignment procedure but if it is off something could be worn or bent.
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1990 GL1500
1986 GL1200
1983 GL1100
1982 CBX 1000
1972 CB750
1966 305 Dream