KKiowaTJ
09-22-2013, 10:56 PM
So today it was nice out and needed to fix some problems. So I started with the TRE/Rod ASR 12mm kit. Everything went ok, Except now my handle bars are tweaked to the left a tad for one.
The next, It rides a lot different and the tires are as straight/1/8 toe in I could get. I couldn't find a point to measure from with that was solid and the same.
Last, I did the pull strap trick and the bars did not seem to move IMO. I checked many times. But when I had to 'fine tune it', The stem is bent or 'just off' and bars wont line up without throwing off the tires.
The ride, I rode in on cement where I did the work. It felt like I had more of a rubber/flex feel to it. Turned fine and looked ok from popping the front up etc during and after. Kinda feels loose IMO but it reacts fine from what I could tell on in the dirt with headlights by the time I made it gone.
Ran it up to speed and it felt good, Nothing odd except the loose feeling now and bars.
Anyone have any pointers how to get the bars straight? Or an old alignment thread with a what to use, Where to measure, How to for dummies/cliff notes? Ill ride tomorrow to and see if I like it in the dirt and can stand the bars, But that's the only thing I can think about is the FUBAR'd alignment 'attempt'. Thanks for any help or tops
The next, It rides a lot different and the tires are as straight/1/8 toe in I could get. I couldn't find a point to measure from with that was solid and the same.
Last, I did the pull strap trick and the bars did not seem to move IMO. I checked many times. But when I had to 'fine tune it', The stem is bent or 'just off' and bars wont line up without throwing off the tires.
The ride, I rode in on cement where I did the work. It felt like I had more of a rubber/flex feel to it. Turned fine and looked ok from popping the front up etc during and after. Kinda feels loose IMO but it reacts fine from what I could tell on in the dirt with headlights by the time I made it gone.
Ran it up to speed and it felt good, Nothing odd except the loose feeling now and bars.
Anyone have any pointers how to get the bars straight? Or an old alignment thread with a what to use, Where to measure, How to for dummies/cliff notes? Ill ride tomorrow to and see if I like it in the dirt and can stand the bars, But that's the only thing I can think about is the FUBAR'd alignment 'attempt'. Thanks for any help or tops