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Offline johnc1969

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Tire alignment
« on: October 21, 2014, 01:40:41 PM »
Just changed the rear tire and brakes on my X and know that there is a tire alignment tool that's a rod with a ring on one end to align the tire.  Without asking to borrow one, is there another tool  or trick that someone knows about?  Anyone with that tool near Chicago so I can borrow?
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Re: Tire alignment
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2014, 06:21:06 AM »
Take a clothes hanger apart. Leave the hook It.
straighten the rest of it the best you can.

I found a tiny "O" ring with the hole about the same size as the gauge of the clothes hanger. Used to use a rubberband.

Hook the the hinge point bolt and center O ring or rubber band on the axle bolt. Axle bolt should have a center point on both ends.

Measure both sides. If you have to move O ring or rubber band from side to side... adjust tension accordingly.

Still lost?  Ask again.....

Bruce
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Re: Tire alignment
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2014, 08:08:29 PM »
Good idea Bruce! I've been struggling through it with a tape measure. This is much better.
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