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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Eldon on April 10, 2012, 06:26:36 PM

Title: Front axle alignment tool
Post by: Eldon on April 10, 2012, 06:26:36 PM
I am taking the front wheel off of my 2007 Ducati monster s4r for tire replacement. Do I need the axle alignment tool.
Thanks
Eldon
Title: Re: Front axle alignment tool
Post by: d3vi@nt on April 10, 2012, 07:06:27 PM
You need something to keep it from spinning as you tighten the nut. Some just use an allen key or a piece of metal cut to size. Since it was only $5 for the tool at the dealer, I went that route.
Title: Re: Front axle alignment tool
Post by: IdZer0 on April 13, 2012, 07:39:07 AM
Why can't you use the pinch bolts?
Title: Re: Front axle alignment tool
Post by: Speeddog on April 13, 2012, 07:50:58 AM
Quote from: IdZer0 on April 13, 2012, 07:39:07 AM
Why can't you use the pinch bolts?

You can, that's what I do every time.
Title: Re: Front axle alignment tool
Post by: manwithgun on April 13, 2012, 08:47:28 AM
Quote from: IdZer0 on April 13, 2012, 07:39:07 AM
Why can't you use the pinch bolts?

ditto...     and for chain adjustments on a SSS bike, a flat head screwdriver placed horizontally perpendicular through the top of the sprocket works better than a spanner.  With the blade laying flat in the notch, rotate rear wheel to adjust (not to be mistaken for the "chisel" technique.
Title: Re: Front axle alignment tool
Post by: Armor on April 13, 2012, 09:29:42 AM
You should tighten the front axle, move the forks up and down, making sure there is no binding, then tighten the pinch bolts. 
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