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So I've long since sold this motorcycle... but I currently have a 2015 Triumph America and it has a very similar adjustment bolt set up.
I've learned that these bolts should in NO WAY be holding tension.
They simply exist to adjust the tire into alignment. Which means the issue I was having...
Not on mine, all the holes were the same size as the axle. I actually bought a replacement set from mikesxs.net and the axle size wasn't correct on any of the holes.
I like the idea of the stone grinder bit on the drill. That should work. Thanks! =)
Yeah, I ordered some replacements from mikesxs.com... they were pointy but very weak bolts. I'd rather grind a deeper groove so I know they absolutely won't go anywhere.
So, I've replaced this bolt a few times because when I would torque down my axle the chain adjust would move with the bolt and cause the chain adjuster bolt to bend.
I finally replaced the bolt with a 8mm class 8.8 bolt instead of the stainless steel / weak bolt that was on it. Now it...
So, I replaced my rear tire and noticed... before I took the wheel off, the markers for the rear tire were off by about a full mark. I intended to correct this when putting on the new tire but I have a problem. The bar that holds the brake hub assembly is VERY close to my tire. Between...
I have a scissor jack for a car. That's about it. Is there any cheap, reliable way to jack the front of my bike up so I can change the front tire and bearings without knocking it over? :banghead:
I'm sure this is kind of a dumb questions but I haven't really seen any good DIY solutions...
Thanks guys!!! This is what I eventually did and it worked beautifully!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60035.0
I used the 1N4001 diodes from Radio Shack and wired it exactly like the diagram.
Thanks... I'm pretty sure the 100/90x19 (front) and 130/90x16 (rear) spec is correct.
I have exhausted HOURS of Google searching. Can anyone point me to some decent tires and tubes??? I bought a set of Kenda K671 but they are tubeless so I don't think I can use them. Can someone help me...