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Setting the wheel alignment

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I'd like to know how everybody goes about setting their toe in/out. There sseems to be quite an effect on quad handling when ddone right or wrong.

I do it by sight from the rear of the quad, but it always seems to change when the suspension starts movin. I know some people go as far as to have it computer aligned, but that seems a little much.
 
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I use a set of wheels with no tires on them front and rear. I run a straight edge against the rear wheels to the front and make sure there is a 3/16th inch toe-in on each side. The hard part is making sure the handlebars are straight.
 
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i was thinkin something along the lines of that, but my rear is a little (3") wider than the rear... I was thinkin about running two yard sticks down the sides of the front wheels and measuring the front and rear difference......

3/16's, huh?? I guess by the denomination of the figure that you didnt just come to this answer on your own, right??
 
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... I was thinkin about running two yard sticks down the sides of the front wheels and measuring the front and rear difference......
That's how I do it. I have two metal yard sticks, I tape them to the front tires in the middle and as close to horizontal as I can eye-ball. Then I pile my whole family on the quad, wife, and all three daughters to try to come close to my weight. I use a measuring tape, straighten the handlebars and measure the distance front to back of the tires. I always set mine about 1/4" less on the front. I always also check the back of the tire to a point on the frame, should be the same for both sides. It's not enough to just get the toe-in right, the tires still both need to be pointed straight ahead, this last measure ensures that.
 
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#6 ·
Ratchet straps are an idea but still not a surefire way to center the handlebars. Eyeballing is still required.
 
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Hey so this thread is old but my oppinion the best way to get your bars strait is to measure off the lower steering column thing. Its exactly ine inch from left to right of the stopper thing.. Sorry my explanation sucks but stick your face under there and stare at it and u'll get the idea. Do this with the front raised up.

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