KFX450R Toe-in (3/4")
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i accidentally posted this in the kawasaki forum but meant to post it in this forum....
I ran into a tree a couple weeks ago and somehow ended up with a toe-out situation and the atv steered like crap. Not sure how that happens as nothing appears to be bent... I adjusted the alignment and thought I had it spot on but I'm afraid I may have toed it in a bit too much.
The service manual alignment specs is 0 to 20mm of toe-in which is a maximum of .787" of toe-in. My toe-in is at or a tad above 3/4". This seems a little much but it is within factory specs. Anyone else have experience running this amount of toe? What are the downsides besides increased tire wear? With toe-out, the atv handled horribly. I know I should just go ride it but I'm not going to have a chance to ride it until I'm out in west virginia next week. I'd like to have the atv ready to go so I don't have to do any repairs/adjustments while I'm out there camping.
I ran into a tree a couple weeks ago and somehow ended up with a toe-out situation and the atv steered like crap. Not sure how that happens as nothing appears to be bent... I adjusted the alignment and thought I had it spot on but I'm afraid I may have toed it in a bit too much.
The service manual alignment specs is 0 to 20mm of toe-in which is a maximum of .787" of toe-in. My toe-in is at or a tad above 3/4". This seems a little much but it is within factory specs. Anyone else have experience running this amount of toe? What are the downsides besides increased tire wear? With toe-out, the atv handled horribly. I know I should just go ride it but I'm not going to have a chance to ride it until I'm out in west virginia next week. I'd like to have the atv ready to go so I don't have to do any repairs/adjustments while I'm out there camping.
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Tread wear should only be an issue if you ride the roads. If I remember correctly, the KFX likes a little more torture in to calm the steering a bit. 3/4" is what I run on my YFZ too. If it feels shaky at speed, add a little more. If turning feels sluggish, take a little out. Bottom line is ride what feels good to you. I would still be worried something is bent though. Usually a tie rod or an end gets tweaked.
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yea, it did seem a little twitchy before but it is kind of hard to say as I think it was toed out slightly. There will be a little road riding (1-2 miles before trailhead) on this upcoming trip but for the most part I ride 100% dirt. I think I will leave it where its at for now.
Do you get any plowing at high speeds with that much toe? Or does it feel real stable?
Do you get any plowing at high speeds with that much toe? Or does it feel real stable?
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