Fork/Tire Alignment

05svr650 · 07-30-2008, 12:44 PM

With my handle bars straight, my wheel isn't.

I turned my bars to the steering stop.
Loosened the lower triple
Held the tire where it needed to go
Tightened the bolt back up but didn't help.

Anyone have any advise? I am going to take the triples off today and check them to see if they are bent. While I have them off I will be checking the fork tubes too.

05svr650 · 07-30-2008, 01:00 PM

Found this on the SV forum...

"Put bike on swingarm stand (if you have one).
Loosen the top (and just the top) triple clamp pinch bolts that clamp around the fork tubes as well as the handlebar pinch bolts if you've got the GSX-R clip-ons that are indexed to the top triple clamp.
Stand in front of bike with front tire between your knees.
Grab the handlebars (and hope the index attachment to the top triple clamp allows you to put a bit of force on them without them spinning on the fork tube).
Force handlebars in the direction needed to make things straight.
Tighten 'er up."

fatburg · 07-30-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05svr650

Found this on the SV forum...

"Put bike on swingarm stand (if you have one).
Loosen the top (and just the top) triple clamp pinch bolts that clamp around the fork tubes as well as the handlebar pinch bolts if you've got the GSX-R clip-ons that are indexed to the top triple clamp.
Stand in front of bike with front tire between your knees.
Grab the handlebars (and hope the index attachment to the top triple clamp allows you to put a bit of force on them without them spinning on the fork tube).
Force handlebars in the direction needed to make things straight.
Tighten 'er up."

that's exactly how we do it on the trails after crash. Except we usually have to add a good solid kick on the side of the tire.

Mr Lefty · 07-30-2008, 02:21 PM

did it work?

Cutty72 · 07-30-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatburg

that's exactly how we do it on the trails after crash. Except we usually have to add a good solid kick on the side of the tire.

Easiest way to fix something... just kick it.

fatburg · 07-30-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

did it work?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Easiest way to fix something... just kick it.

worked great.

Mr Lefty · 07-30-2008, 03:22 PM

lol I meant that for 05svr650

fatburg · 07-30-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

lol I meant that for 05svr650

i know

OneSickPsycho · 07-31-2008, 12:56 AM

Saw a tool reviewed in Motorcyclist or Cycle World a few months back... Gotta be better than eyeballing it...

05svr650 · 07-31-2008, 06:31 AM

My problem is bigger than misalignment...bent lower...

07-30-2008, 01:00 PM	#2
05svr650 Supporting Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Soon to be Temple, TX Moto: wide open throttle Posts: 108	Found this on the SV forum... "Put bike on swingarm stand (if you have one). Loosen the top (and just the top) triple clamp pinch bolts that clamp around the fork tubes as well as the handlebar pinch bolts if you've got the GSX-R clip-ons that are indexed to the top triple clamp. Stand in front of bike with front tire between your knees. Grab the handlebars (and hope the index attachment to the top triple clamp allows you to put a bit of force on them without them spinning on the fork tube). Force handlebars in the direction needed to make things straight. Tighten 'er up." __________________ www.JandBcycle.com

07-30-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	did it work?

07-30-2008, 03:22 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	lol I meant that for 05svr650

07-31-2008, 12:56 AM	#9
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Saw a tool reviewed in Motorcyclist or Cycle World a few months back... Gotta be better than eyeballing it...