The easiest way to align the bike is get some string line, like they use in construction . wrap it around the bike at mid rim height. I make sure the string is level with the wheel hubs. Pull it tight . Loosen off both tie rods .

Make sure the bars are pointing straight forward. Then adjust the tie rods so that the string touches the front of the front tire , clears the rear of the front tire by just under 1/8" while holding the string tight against the front of the rear tire. Do this for both sides. Keep checking the bars to make sure you havent bump them off center. Once you have bothe sides done and the bars are still straight , tighten the lock nuts.

Your bike will run down a straight road like an arrow!!!

 

It would seem that you are suggesting that the bike is to be towed out 1/4 inch ?????

 

like most atv's its wider in the rear than in the front

 

My 700 was out when I picked it up. The rim was warped as well. The dealer said that the front should tow out 3/16 ". I set it ti 1/4. I set it out a little more because when you nail the throttle , back off the front end comes down hard. This extra amount out tow out keeps the front from doing a whobble as the front end takes up the load.