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Old 04-06-2009 | 11:41 AM
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I recently put a 180 rear on my 07 bob.I noticed after the install the tire was not centered in my fender it was to the left.I checked to insure the axle distance was the same on both sides along with the belt being straight,everything checked out.Went for a ride yesterday and got a wobble in the rear anything above 70.It felt like the tire was moving left to right in the swingarm.I wanted to get some ideas on this.I torqued the axle nut to the specs in the book wonder if it is balanced incorrectly or that the tire not being centered in the fender is causing it?
 
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Old 04-06-2009 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzardgame
I recently put a 180 rear on my 07 bob.I noticed after the install the tire was not centered in my fender it was to the left.I checked to insure the axle distance was the same on both sides along with the belt being straight,everything checked out.Went for a ride yesterday and got a wobble in the rear anything above 70.It felt like the tire was moving left to right in the swingarm.I wanted to get some ideas on this.I torqued the axle nut to the specs in the book wonder if it is balanced incorrectly or that the tire not being centered in the fender is causing it?
There is a little hole drilled into the swing arm several inches from the axle. Measure from that hole to the axle on each side, it needs to be equal on each side. Make sure you have the spacers installed on the right side of the wheel, thick spacer on the left side.
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Old 04-06-2009 | 01:15 PM
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as said above... the wheel does not sit perfectly in the middle of the fender... not sure why but it does not... make sure you have your spacers on the correct sides and then you should be good to go! mud did a write up a while back in the $50 mod thread on how tomake your own allighnment tool... pretty cool set up!
 
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Old 04-06-2009 | 01:21 PM
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If it's just out of balance here's a cheap easy way to fix it yourself.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
 
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Old 04-06-2009 | 01:37 PM
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tire could be out of balance, or could be a bad tire. That happens sometimes.
 
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Old 04-06-2009 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks for all the input i measured from the hole in the swingarm and got it within 1/32 per side.Im thinkingthe stealer was in to much of a hurry and did not balance it correctly.It is good to know that the tire is not supposed to sit exactly in the center,I thought I had a major problem on my hands.Maybe just have to check the balance.
 
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Old 04-06-2009 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HOGRIDA_06
If it's just out of balance here's a cheap easy way to fix it yourself.
http://www.innovativebalancing.com/motorcycle.htm
Beads in a tire, WTF? You're joking, right?
No offence, but I would hate to see what other kind of work a shop did if they used that garbage. I would be fit to be tied if I busted open a tire and that crap came rolling out all over the floor!
It would be a little tough shoving those through the valve stem too.
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