The more I watched & gain bike fixing knowledge from video like this the more I realize how lousy those technician or servicemen from my area are.

Just did this to my bike after doing a full service to the front forks, thank you for the info

SQUEEZE the front brake lever to align / mate the front brake pads / caliper(s) with the disc BEFORE tightening the caliper bolts. Good job.

Clear and concise, just the way we like it. Thanks man, this is the good stuff! 👍

@RodRidesWrenches

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write this comment! You may also like kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmqu2ZOJlc6_gMo.htmlsi=EgMDlrb1LONEwFaf

Thank you Sir! Another high quality video

Very helpful and insane production value. Hope your channel keeps growing!

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roberto 👍 I really appreciate the comment & ME TOO!

Great video Rod keep it up

Great video!. The alignment tutorial that i was looking for!!!

@RodRidesWrenches

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write this comment! You may also like kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmqu2ZOJlc6_gMo.htmlsi=EgMDlrb1LONEwFaf

Imma try this on my Dyna, thank you very much for making this vid!

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the view! Just remember that depending on the size of your rear wheel (width) a rear Dyna tire (or any HD) can be purposely offset to allow for clearance of the belt & pulley. This means there will never be perfect track in track alignment front to back but this is not dog tracking in the sense that the tire is pointed outward while running in a straight line. Not sure if this makes sense to you, aligning the front forks like in the video will make sure your front wheel is straight in line with the center of the bike. Also it is a good idea to lift your front wheel off the ground and spin the wheel in the forks while it is all still together to check the rim is straight/true, I've seen more than one HD cast or spoke rim with a bend in it. Good Luck!

Thank you for the video ! simple

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 😀

Thank you for making the time to do this. You're awesome !!

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

thank you !

CLEAR!!

Thank you for the tips mate,greetings from Malaysian🔥🔥🔥

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback & view!

Thanks

I never worry about having my chain aligned. I say if it was important the factory would have done it. The factory didn't worry about chain alignment on my 78 GL1000 either.

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks New Video is out today! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJajucmAZrWfepM.html

thx

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Hope you checked out the rest of the channel!

Sweet video. Going to try this on my Daytona 675 today hopefully it fixes the wheel being slightly off centre 😅

@votus13

Ай бұрын

Hey man, did it help? Im suffering the same issue, alignment didnt help. Thank you!

what can make fork hard ? i have replaced rod and outer tube and they are brand new... poured oil as per company recommendation... seals are new just the hydralic pump inside the tube is old... did everything still the suspension doesnt come to original softness... it has becoe very hard to operate... infact i have replaced the T also... doees the pumps are creating problem? should i replace them?

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

sounds like there is an issue with the assembly. There are dampening valves on the bottom of the rods and a top out spring. I would take it apart to make sure it is assembled properly. Here is a video that should help. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKurmaSAoMu9eLg.html Make sure you follow the factory service manual & good luck!

Hi Rod, Nice video, but in case my bike does not have a stem nut hex bolt, then do i still need to loosen it?? I am talking about my royal enfield interceptor 650. Thank you in advance

@RodRidesWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

You have an Allen key fitting at the top yoke. Yes you should loosen it.

Had to do this after a low speed (10-15 mph) fender bender.

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback & view!

I have a 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT with a semi active suspension. The valving doesn't open unless the bike is moving preventing me from pumping the suspension. What should I do?

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Nothing you can do based on what I know about that suspension. It's not the compression of the forks that align the yokes though. It's the pressure on the forks from the handlebar to the wheel. Just follow the procedure and the yokes should align. - Thanks for the question, new full motorcycle inspection video out tomorrow!

Thanks for the video, very helpful, after i did that the steering handle won't lock any more, and turning left idn't smooth as turning right, what could be the problem ? Versys x300 2019

@RodRidesWrenches

3 ай бұрын

There is definitely a problem in your stem bearings or tightness of the steering stem/yokes. Try adjusting the steering stem nut(s) following your shop manual procedure. If that doesn't work remove and replace your steering head bearings kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmafrsuIdpbbqZc.html

@ProPcS98

3 ай бұрын

hi, i am the same person, i will tell you what have i done step by step, there was a friend holding the bike, so i tightened the nuts/ bolts one by one, after that i put it on the centerstand then tighten the steering stem again, before that, what i loosened the steering stem on the stand, it was loose, then when i put it down it tighten itself so i had to loosen it again, so could it be that i over tighten it because i tightened it while on centerstand ? also when i done everything, i forced it into turning left, is it was very hard then it loosened up. if it wasn't the overtightened, is it a critical problem that will have effects while riding, or it just won't lock ?@@RodRidesWrenches

How do you know whether a fork needs alignment? Maybe mine does -- out of the blue the front wheel seemed 'wobbly' at the lowest speeds and yet seemed to do fine when underway above 10 mph. I would just like to know symptoms of fork alignment problem.

@RodRidesWrenches

5 ай бұрын

sounds more like a cupped tire or bad tire pressure. dog tracking or uneven tore wear is the best indicator of alignment issues

@pappaclutch3266

3 ай бұрын

What is dog tracking? I attempted to look it up o on Google and all I could find was puppy trackers

@colin5151

2 ай бұрын

@@RodRidesWrenchesdog tracking is just pulling to one side? When hands off handlebars?

@RodRidesWrenches

2 ай бұрын

@@colin5151 Dog tracking is when the tires don't follow the same straight line. Typically the center of the front tire is not aligned to the center of the rear tire. Wobbly low speeds are almost always tire related unless the steering stem bearings are lose!

In lieu of a friend, can the rear be held up be a paddock stand? TIA

@RodRidesWrenches

6 күн бұрын

you can try it, may find the rear stand unstable when applying force to the front end.

@USARAY1947

6 күн бұрын

@@RodRidesWrenches The cheap Harbor Freight stand was sketchy but worked. Thanks again.

what 27mm socket was that because i need that exact one for my FZ6R

@RodRidesWrenches

11 ай бұрын

pretty sure it is nothing special, a mastercraft brand from Canadian Tire.

Any options if im not in possesion of any jacks or stands?

@RodRidesWrenches

8 ай бұрын

get two people to hold your bike from the back.

what tool are you using to loosen the top stem nut? I have a 2006 mt 03 660 I think it looks like a similar setup

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Just a socket. I think this one was 27mm.

@TheTcheetchee

Жыл бұрын

@@RodRidesWrenches cheers! I'm new to the whole diy moto thing

Is this the same with a yamaha r3 version 2?

@RodRidesWrenches

10 ай бұрын

All motorcycles yes.

Can it correct misaligned top yolk?

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks New Video is out today! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJajucmAZrWfepM.html

Can this be applief on a harley aswell? Maybe a stupid question

@RodRidesWrenches

11 ай бұрын

Any conventional fork, so yes.

Just wondering why having the bike on the centerstand is a no-go?

@RodRidesWrenches

7 ай бұрын

You need the full weight or the bike on the forks. At least that is what I was taught.

I took off the top steering stem nut completely by accident and the bike started sliding down, catch it but now it’s like 1inch down… how can I compress back to put the nut back?

@RodRidesWrenches

9 ай бұрын

WOH! Hold On! You took the steering stem nuts off, the ones that are like collars that you need a spanner or special socket to tighten? There should be two! You should unload all the weight from the yokes (tire, forks) and then you will be able to move the yoke back into place so you can tighten the steering stem properly. If this is not possible then you need to make sure your bike is supported and loosen the lower fork clamps, the steering yoke can now be moved back up the forks and into the frame. For this all to have happened you must have the bike on a center stand, so you should be able to pull the bike forward and down to gain the threads you need to tighten the steering stem nut but this is an important procedure for the motorcycle handling and your safety, get a shop manual or find a shop to tighten your steering stem properly. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmafrsuIdpbbqZc.htmlsi=E0SAs3CoeZRk0E9a You have gone this far however so I would suggest removing the front forks and steering yoke and greasing the bearings in there, check your service or owner's manual it is probably due!

Could this also fix fork stiction?

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

STICTION? What are your forks doing?

@Zeltroix

Жыл бұрын

@@RodRidesWrenches I bought one of those Chinese motorcycles, brand new inverted forks, but they get stuck, they won't come back up unless I pull on the handlebars, I'm thinking bad assembly.

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

@@Zeltroix The forks are broken inside, your cartridges are not letting oil back past them or your springs have collapsed. These bikes are throw away since it is near impossible to get any parts for them. I suggest you find an old, affordable Japanese bike the world is full of used parts and replacement new ones for them. Good Luck!

Hey mate I’m tryna realign a 2007 vt750 do I need to loosen the head stem nut

@RodRidesWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Hello Luke, do not touch any of the steering stem bearing adjusters. Do remove the top chrome nut from the yoke. See specifics again kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqGcladwn9nAnc4.html Good Luck