Is there a way to adjust the alignment on the Raptor. The only thing I can see is with the tie rods to adjust the wheels in or out, left to right.

First I noticed when the handlebars are straight the wheels look to be turned sightly to the left. I think I can adjust that through the tierods. Then on the left front, the top of the tire bends in more to the Raptor. Something like this '\' of course not that angle. The right seems to line up top to bottom. I'm no mechanic so is that the caster/camber adjustment and is there one?

 

You can adjust the toe-in/toe-out and wheel alignment through the tie-rods; however, there is no caster/camber adjustment with the stock a-arms.

Make sure you keep about 1/2 inch of toe-in for maximum stability and decreased tire wear.

If you haven't done this before and don't have a manual, here is a quick approach:

1) Measure the two tie-rods to make sure they are the same length. Make sure you pick the same starting and ending points on each side.
2) If the two tie-rods are adjusted to be the same length, then proceed to the next step; otherwise, make the appropriate adjustment so they are the same length.
3) Mark the center of the tire with a mark.
4) Jack the front end of the quad up so the tires are not touching the ground.
5) Spin both front wheels so the marks are pointing rearward. Measure the distance between the marks.
6) Then, spin the tires so the marks are pointing forward. Measure the distance between the marks. Subtract the front measurement from the back measurement. The difference should be about 1/2 inch.
7) If not, adjust the tie-rods equal amounts until you get the required difference.

If you need the procedures from the manual, let me know. I can e-mail them to you in printable form.

/NotuRaptor

 

Will this fix alignment of the wheel top to bottom. What I mean is if you stand in front of the quad and look at it, the top part of the tire bends in and the bottom out looks like the backslash on the key board.

 

If one wheel points inward more than the other then adjusting toe-in/toe-out will not correct it. It is natural for the tires to point inward at the top. When you are accelerating, they straighten up. Chances are if only one is out of whack then you have bent something or more likely the bushings are worn. Try wiggling the tires while holding the handlebars still and look for play in the upper a-arm bushings. Use tie down straps on each end of the bars to the rear grab bar. Forgot to tell you to do this when you adjust the tie-rods too so you know the steering is aligned with the wheels. If there is play, replace the factory bushings with some bronze or roller bearing bushings.

/NotuRaptor