laeger setup

[hartwill]

does any one have any good tips on adjusting laeger a arms tow and cambre. I have the ones with frap ball joints. installed them last night and my alignment is a mess. any help appreciated. thanks in advance.

[tritty_wall]

I just adjusted my top to pull the tire in because I changed my front end to 450r. Someone told me a few years ago to count the threds on both sides to make sure there on the same angle, looks like it worked for me. Hope this helps.

[deathman53]

5 degrees caster and camber, yeah its kinda Gary Denton style, but it works for mx. Then I'm assuming you have a straight rear axle and rear rims. Put a string on jack stands, gas cans or something heavy and measure ~4" off the rear tires. Now the string in in line with the quad. Use a tie-down and pull the bars to the grab bar, equally. I'm assuming ride height is set also. Measure off the string on the middle of the tire in the front and back of it. First get those two measurements exact, extend the tie-rod 1-2 threads to get 1/16-1/8" tie-in per wheel. Now move to the other side and repeat.

[hartwill]

I still don't get it. measure off the wheel 4" in which direction for the string? I'm assuming then you take the string to the front how do you know what to Go off up there to make sure its straight? and then you measure to the string?

[deathman53]

you go off the rear wheels so the string is perfectly in-line w/ the quad.

here it is, might be better to understand

Over the years of racing, having the correct toe set on the 250R will make a huge difference in corners. I spent a lot of time researching how to set the toe and none of them were easy or even seemed correct. So I figured out via trial and error a way to give our quads an alignment, similar to how they do it on cars.

Items needed...
4 jack stands that reach up higher than the middle of the wheels.
string - I use mason string from Home Depot (prefer orange color)
tape measure
2 tie down straps
2 people (one to measure, one to sit on their butt. If you choose your wife/girlfriend, make sure they are not naked...you need to concentrate)
tape - duck tape, electrical tape, masking tape etc.
Tools necessary to adjust tie rod.
Beer - not necessary but with two people, make for a better time.

Step 1
Find a level place in the garage and make sure the tires have the proper amount of air. Have a beer if you want.

Step 2
Loosen the tie rod nuts and make sure the tie rod can spin freely.

Step 3
Attach straps to each end of the handle bars and the rear grab bar. Sit on the quad and make sure the handlebars are straight, tighten the straps so the bars will not move.

Step 4
Place a jack stand on each corner of the quad. I usually go about a 1 foot or so beyond each wheel. Tie the string to each jack stand down the sides of the quad. The string should be at the same height as the middle of each wheel (across hubs). Pull the string tight by moving the jack stands further out.

Step 5
Have your helper sit on the quad and settle the suspension to "normal" height. (the helper can get on after the string is set, allowing them to help you slide jack stands, but you will have to measure a second time to be safe)

Step 6
Setting the string line...go to the back wheel and measure out 2 inches from the rim. Depending on how good of shape your rims are, either the outside lip or the inside part where the bead sits. You want to have the string 2 inches from the front of the rear rim and 2 inches from the back of the rear rim. You will have to move both jack stands to get it perfect. Once you are done, repeat on the other side. DO NOT BUMP THE JACK STANDS ONCE SET. I don't know how many times I have set the string only to kick the stupid stand when moving around. Oh...if your 15 year old is helping, you may have to explain what a "C hair" means, both in measurements and meaning.

Step 6
If your helper was aiding you in setting the string, have them sit on the quad. If so, just double check the string measurements once they are settled. Now is the time to set the toe. First thing I do is to set the toe to zero to find the center. Measure the distance from the front of the front rim to the string, now measure the distance from the rear of the front rim to the string. You do not care of the actual number, just that they are the same. Turn tie rod until both distances are identical. Repeat on other side. Right now you have set the front wheels to exact direction of the rear wheels.

Step 7
I personally for motocross set the toe in 1/8 inch overall. That means I need to make the front of the front wheels 1/16th of an inch in from the string. (back of front rim should be out 1/16th inch). Repeat on other side.

Step 8
Without turning the tie rod, tighten the nuts to lock it down. And you are done.

Comments...
When starting out, check all measurements multiple times. Including rear rims to string after tightening down the tie rod nuts.

I use the tape to tape the string after tieing it to the jack stands. Stops the string from turning on the stands when setting the string.

I have done this at the track (after getting bumped) using chairs and tie down straps. (forgot string and stands)

Difference in handling is noticable. The R will track straight and rail around corners, not to mention the handle bars are pointing straight.

If you some part of your chassis is bent, you will now it, but this set up will not care. My 89 R the front is over to one side by an inch. While the new Walsh chassis is the same on each side.

If necessary, I can take some pics next time I set this up. But it us really easy to do once you have done it a couple times. I can have it all done in 10 minutes by myself, or 5 minutes with a qualified helper.

[hartwill]

much better thanks.

[atv fan 28]

Here is some good info.

http://www.lsracing.com/img/Guide_21.pdf

[hartwill]

ok now my next question how do you set your ride height? I've seen this stated several times looking into this and mine does seem to sit a little high.