I have just noticed that my Bayou pulls some what hard to the right.
#1
I have just noticed that my Bayou (1986 Bayou 300) pulls some what hard to the right.
I already check tire pressure, try adjusting and even swapped the 2 front tires.
Is there an adjustment?
Thanks, Steve
I already check tire pressure, try adjusting and even swapped the 2 front tires.
Is there an adjustment?
Thanks, Steve
#2
I believe I have it. Does this seem correct?
Wheel Alignment
Toe-in of Front Wheels 15 ? 35 mm (0.59 ? 1.38 in.) at 1G
Steering Centering Adjustment .Hold a straightedge [A] against the rear wheel rim on one
side at axle height.
.With the handlebar straight ahead, loosen the locknuts [A]
[b] and turn the tie-rod adjusting sleeve [C] until the front
wheel on that side is parallel to the straightedge.
NOTE
?The locknut [A] on the opposite side of the flattened area
[D] on the tie-rod has left-hand threads. Turn the wrench
clockwise for loosening.
Wheel Alignment
Toe-in Adjustment .Loosen the locknuts [A] [b] and turn the adjusting sleeves
[C] the same number of turns on both sides to achieve the
specified toe-in.
NOTE
?The locknut [A] on the opposite side of the flattened area
[D] on the tie-rod has left-hand threads. Turn the locknut
clockwise for loosening.
NOTE
?The toe-in will be near the specified value, if the tie-rod
length [A] is 288 mm (11.3 in.) on each tie-rod.
CAUTION
Adjust the tie-rod length so that the visible thread
length [b] is even on both ends of the tie-rod. Uneven
thread length could cause tie-rod damage.
.Check the toe-in (see Toe-in Inspection). .Tighten:
Torque - Tie-rod Adjusting Sleeve Locknuts: 26 N·m (2.7
kgf·m, 20 ft·lb)
.Test ride the vehicle.
Wheel Alignment
Toe-in of Front Wheels 15 ? 35 mm (0.59 ? 1.38 in.) at 1G
Steering Centering Adjustment .Hold a straightedge [A] against the rear wheel rim on one
side at axle height.
.With the handlebar straight ahead, loosen the locknuts [A]
[b] and turn the tie-rod adjusting sleeve [C] until the front
wheel on that side is parallel to the straightedge.
NOTE
?The locknut [A] on the opposite side of the flattened area
[D] on the tie-rod has left-hand threads. Turn the wrench
clockwise for loosening.
Wheel Alignment
Toe-in Adjustment .Loosen the locknuts [A] [b] and turn the adjusting sleeves
[C] the same number of turns on both sides to achieve the
specified toe-in.
NOTE
?The locknut [A] on the opposite side of the flattened area
[D] on the tie-rod has left-hand threads. Turn the locknut
clockwise for loosening.
NOTE
?The toe-in will be near the specified value, if the tie-rod
length [A] is 288 mm (11.3 in.) on each tie-rod.
CAUTION
Adjust the tie-rod length so that the visible thread
length [b] is even on both ends of the tie-rod. Uneven
thread length could cause tie-rod damage.
.Check the toe-in (see Toe-in Inspection). .Tighten:
Torque - Tie-rod Adjusting Sleeve Locknuts: 26 N·m (2.7
kgf·m, 20 ft·lb)
.Test ride the vehicle.
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