n0other
biker wannabe
I've first posted this method here and it was confirmed as accurate using the string method by another member in this post.
Wheel alignment using alignment marks on the swingarm is error prone as they often mud up and are too spaced out for an accurate alignment. Most members use the so called string method to further align the wheel but I feel there's an easier way for 04-06 models that use identical bolts and nuts on both sides of the swingarm. Once aligned using the aligntment marks you can measure the exposed thread on both sides of the alignment bolts using vernier caliper and adjust as necessary.
Alignment marks below
You will need a tool like this (depth probe to check exposed thread marked)
Once aligned using the alignment marks, check the length of exposed thread on the left
And right, further aligning for these to match perfectly
It will not work for 07 and on as the swingarm was revised (image not mine)
Wheel alignment using alignment marks on the swingarm is error prone as they often mud up and are too spaced out for an accurate alignment. Most members use the so called string method to further align the wheel but I feel there's an easier way for 04-06 models that use identical bolts and nuts on both sides of the swingarm. Once aligned using the aligntment marks you can measure the exposed thread on both sides of the alignment bolts using vernier caliper and adjust as necessary.
Alignment marks below
You will need a tool like this (depth probe to check exposed thread marked)
Once aligned using the alignment marks, check the length of exposed thread on the left
And right, further aligning for these to match perfectly
It will not work for 07 and on as the swingarm was revised (image not mine)