Chain adjustment?
#21
I guess I am a bit confused of what to look for.....for the chain I loosened up the axle in the back and counted the turns for the chain adjusters and found that notch 4 was the same # of turns on both sides. Seemed to give me a perfect 1 1/4 chain in the tightest portions.
As for wheel alignment I have no idea what you guys are checking for...everything seems to be straight to me in the back. If anything the front wheel looks like it may be a bit off but there is no way to adjust it....I mean all there is is an axle going through the rim and 2 spacers right?
As for wheel alignment I have no idea what you guys are checking for...everything seems to be straight to me in the back. If anything the front wheel looks like it may be a bit off but there is no way to adjust it....I mean all there is is an axle going through the rim and 2 spacers right?
straight wheel
crooked wheel
In the 2nd pic, the red line doesn't ride up the middle of the chain. Not sure if you can tell but the chain is bowed like this ")". The adjuster on the right side needs pushed forward.
#23
#24
Thanks Dissevered, I think I can rule out the rear tire....I took off the chain guard and it looks straight to me (and equal notches on both sides).
Could I have a front tire issue? I wonder if I did something stupid like switching the spacers from either side. Perhaps someone with an F4 can confirm that this is right?
Left
Right
Could I have a front tire issue? I wonder if I did something stupid like switching the spacers from either side. Perhaps someone with an F4 can confirm that this is right?
Left
Right
#25
#26
The bike did get dropped by the last owner (I repaired the plastics) but my buddy who came with me to buy the bike last year test road it for me (as I did not have my licence at the time). He said one of the things he checked was that it went straight with no hands....so it must have been fine before the wheels came off.
I am going to see if I can get someone else to ride the bike for me to see if it goes straight for them.....perhaps it is the way i ride? I have no idea.
I am going to see if I can get someone else to ride the bike for me to see if it goes straight for them.....perhaps it is the way i ride? I have no idea.
#27
the bike getting dropped wouldn't bend anything. it would take the bike flipping or wrecking into a pole or wall to bend the frame or forks. unless it was an actual wreck, I am sure the bike is fine and you may just ride a little off. (that is other than the spacer thing, which I have no clue)
#28
I had my buddy ride my bike today to see if it was just my riding style. He said that it definitely pulled a bit (but he could counter balance it a bit with his body whereas the bike just veers right off for me). I have taken my front wheel off to see if I screwed anything up when I put it on and everything looked a-ok according to my manual. Spacers in the right spot.
Now I have no idea what it could be....
Now I have no idea what it could be....
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