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Message started by Steve H on 07/26/14 at 19:26:27

Title: Strange rear wheel question
Post by Steve H on 07/26/14 at 19:26:27

Is anybody else's rear wheel about 1/2" out of center toward the left relative to the rear fender?

I have 1/2" more clearance between the tire and the fender on the right than the left.

Normal? Something funny going on? All spacers seem to be normal and in the right place.

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/26/14 at 20:10:17

The spacers on the axle are different lengths. Might wanna look at that. And make sure the wheel is not cocked one way or the other.

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by verslagen1 on 07/26/14 at 20:24:13

the fat spacer is on the left and fits tight to a seal
the skinny one is on the right.

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by Steve H on 07/27/14 at 03:31:43

That's the way they are. Fat spacer on the left.

I just noticed it 'cause I had some belt squeak and was trying to true it up a little better to minmize the squeak. Everything looks like the pics and diagrams that I've seen show.

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by BalingWire on 07/27/14 at 04:37:30

Same on my bike. Enough so for the former owner to pull this number:

Belt Guard Butcher Job | 07/03/14
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Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by Bob Davis on 07/27/14 at 15:35:38

I just went out and looked at my 2002 and the rear tire "looks" centered compared to my fender.

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by verslagen1 on 07/27/14 at 16:05:56

So, what did you do to your bike?

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by Steve H on 07/28/14 at 21:11:05

I didn't do anything to it. It is all completely stock back there except the tire itself.

The rim is centered relative to the brake drum. The wheel is adjusted straight...got the belt noise almost completely gone too. It rides great and handles fine. I was just wondering if this is the same on most other Savages.

Everything looks to be perfect. No loose motion in the pulley or wheel. All spokes are tight. Double checked the spacers and they are right.

I don't believe much of anything has ever been done to this bike other than routine stuff.

Title: Re: Strange rear wheel question
Post by verslagen1 on 07/28/14 at 21:58:15

Don't get upset, only routine questioning.

There is a slight offset to one side if you're looking at the frame.

don't panic, if it rides right, it is right.