What's the best way to align the drive train? I searched the TECH archives, all I could find on the subject was this thread.
http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47373 which didn't clarify anything for me.
A little background: I had to repair the 4 speed in my 85 Softail, while I had everything torn apart I decided I would upgrade the brakes. I scored a 4 piston caliper off a 2000 FXR (I believe) which I had to modify the swingarm a little to use.(had to add a lug to anchor the caliper)
Now I'm wondering how to best align everything. The method (if you can call it that) I was contemplating is to align the rear sprocket to the trans. sprocket, then to loosen the motor mount bolts and temporarily install the inner primary to align the motor to the trans. then snug what bolts I can access with the i.p. case installed then remove the i.p. case and finish snugging and torqueing
all the motor mount bolts.
That's the best way I can think of.
Now what I am wondering is.... Is this the way to do it or am I completely off base.
Thanks,
Mark
http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47373 which didn't clarify anything for me.
A little background: I had to repair the 4 speed in my 85 Softail, while I had everything torn apart I decided I would upgrade the brakes. I scored a 4 piston caliper off a 2000 FXR (I believe) which I had to modify the swingarm a little to use.(had to add a lug to anchor the caliper)
Now I'm wondering how to best align everything. The method (if you can call it that) I was contemplating is to align the rear sprocket to the trans. sprocket, then to loosen the motor mount bolts and temporarily install the inner primary to align the motor to the trans. then snug what bolts I can access with the i.p. case installed then remove the i.p. case and finish snugging and torqueing
all the motor mount bolts.
That's the best way I can think of.
Now what I am wondering is.... Is this the way to do it or am I completely off base.
Thanks,
Mark
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