bike balance

Oh By the Way,

The suggestions about maintenance issues are all about dynamic problems, ie. turning left from right or visa versa, and not about basic setup issues, such as frame geometry. Not to worry, knowledge will come to those in need.

KZCSI

Cycle World Mag had an article on the string method last year.... Does it work, yep but not easily for there's all the under motor crap (header pipes, center stand) to get around for any degree of accuracy...

Close, you bet but as I raised the rear tire and spun her around, from the rear of the sprocket perspective you could see where the alignment was slightly off center.

They now have Laser guides for this which seem would work better (in theory anyways)...

I have just found it easier to raise the rear, stand behind the sprocket and watch how the sprocket teeth align in the chain rollers...

Ok, so I'm cheap but this is how I learned it as a kid on my dirt bikes so old habits I guess...

OMR

old man rock, thats how i was taught as well, and im twenty two! and never ridden a dirt bike! uh oh.. dont jump me anyone. i just havent decided what size dirtbike to get yet is all. or an atv! boy thatd be swell. oop, there it goes, ive got starry eyes.

As an alternative to the strigs; Whenever I adjust my chain I lay on the ground in front of the bike and site down the sides of the front tire and look at the back tire checking to see if I can align the sidewalls of the rear tire. Since the tires are differnt widths I compare the offset on both sides to make sure they are the same.

another easy way to check if both wheels are in line is to relieve the bike of all unsprung wheight and flip on your back to observe both wheels spinning....works everytime

Most roads in North America are not flat because of rain water. Roads slop downwards starting in the middle to the left and right, Its called a crown. It makes the water slowly run off the driving surface of the road and onto the shoulder.

Food for thought lol