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Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section
Reply #15 - 09/03/07 at 15:56:37

Oldfeller2 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

I too noticed you are tracking to the right side of you pulley. Only way I ever did that was to have the tire tilted, pointing to the left on the axle alignment.

Do your handle bars sit slightly off camber when you are doing straight down the road?

Shame you can't 100% trust them axle adjuster marks ....

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You know I just thought I imagined that they were just the slightest bit to the right when going straight but I was not sure. How do I know if wheel is of kilter? is there a tool to measure it?

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section Reply #16 - 09/03/07 at 15:59:11 The rear pulley is the part on the rear wheel that the belt goes around.(some people call it a sprocket but that is for chain drive).It also looks like your wheel is not totally straight.The belt should run in the center of the pulley not against one side or the other.
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section Reply #17 - 09/03/07 at 16:07:24 I think if you adjusted your rear wheel it would be ok. If you loosen your axle and the lock nut on the right side adjuster and turn the adjuster in (clockwise) a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn it will give you your clearance and the belt should center in the pulley.
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Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section
Reply #19 - 09/03/07 at 16:39:43

1)loosen the axle nut
2)loosen lock nut on adjuster
3)turn right sider adjuster in(clockwise)1/4 to 1/2 turn
The best way to do this is with the back wheel in the air adjust a little spin the wheel forward(same as if you were riding it) check to see if belt rides in the center of the pulley.(the gap should be about the same on both side of the belt from the sides of the pulley)

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Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section
Reply #20 - 09/03/07 at 17:23:48

Demin wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:

1)loosen the axle nut
2)loosen lock nut on adjuster
3)turn right sider adjuster in(clockwise)1/4 to 1/2 turn
The best way to do this is with the back wheel in the air adjust a little spin the wheel forward(same as if you were riding it) check to see if belt rides in the center of the pulley.(the gap should be about the same on both side of the belt from the sides of the pulley)

slight problem!!
How does one get the back wheel in the air?, Don't have a jack, just a couple of wooden blocks.

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section Reply #21 - 09/03/07 at 17:26:44 You can do it on the ground.Just alot easier in the air.On the ground just roll it forward to see where the belt tracks.
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SavageWahine Serious Thumper Offline Aloha & Hang Loose Posts: 1553 Beautiful Kauai! Gender:	Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section Reply #22 - 09/03/07 at 17:37:54 OK PS you know something about carbs? just did the Lancers test again in "What does 1.5 turn out mean".
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SavageWahine Serious Thumper Offline Aloha & Hang Loose Posts: 1553 Beautiful Kauai! Gender:	Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section Reply #23 - 09/03/07 at 18:34:10 Put liquid wrench on axle nut, won't budge a mm! The nut is an odd size not a 17mm and not a 19. Of course I don't have an 18 l. I do have an American size one that fits good.
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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Fitting MUCH Larger Rear Tire in tech section Reply #24 - 09/03/07 at 18:38:51 Let it soak abit.Gotta go for now 5:30 comes early.If you need any help and can't get it answered here I will do my best after 3:00 central time to help. c-ya
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