Ann, just an idea for you as I would like to get my Spyder aligned but never have been able to connect when you have been in Ca.
The Bert's Mega Mall ride is coming up in May. Last year we had several hundred riders come to that.
If you could work something out for that weekend like the day before and after, I bet you would get a lot of business.
I myself would sign up to be the first on the list
Bob
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Ann, just an idea for you as I would like to get my Spyder aligned but never have been able to connect when you have been in Ca.
The Bert's Mega Mall ride is coming up in May. Last year we had several hundred riders come to that.
If you could work something out for that weekend like the day before and after, I bet you would get a lot of business.
I myself would sign up to be the first on the list
Bob
Pirate Power Sports in Riverside does laser alignment, I think. Lou is the proprietor. It is located about 45 miles East of Bert's.
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Pirate Power Sports in Riverside does laser alignment, I think. Lou is the proprietor. It is located about 45 miles East of Bert's.
He does NOT do the ROLO style laser alignment. Please be aware of the difference!
He does a static laser alignment to the frame (BRP style) which is not the same.
I also know he debates the ROLO style vs his style. Just be aware of the difference!
I personally trust the ROLO way as for me it make sense to have all 3 wheels tracking the same and not just the front two tracking to the frame.
3 wheels is not like 4. However, even on a car they align the fronts in relation to the rear axel and NOT the frame.
Realize just a simple drive belt adjustment changing the rear wheel angle in relation to the fronts changes alignment on the Spyder. This is the point of the ROLO style alignment. So just a belt tracking adjustment which changes the angle of the rear wheel will change how your Spyder steers and it's alignment to the rear tire.
I know it seems like a farce to have to get an alignment just because you had a belt tracking adjustment...... but I agree with the physics of how it all works. To me, it makes perfect sense.
My .00002 cents on the matter.
Bob
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Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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If you can get to one of the independents, though, most if not all don't charge to check the alignment, so if by chance you don't need it you are not out any money. Not sure about the dealers.
Clifford Fargason
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If you can get to one of the independents, though, most if not all don't charge to check the alignment, so if by chance you don't need it you are not out any money. Not sure about the dealers.
None of those in Cali are close to me in So. Cal. In fact Ann is closer to me in Vegas than those others. California is a big state
But thanks for looking that up.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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if you can lock down a group of ryders that want this done...I'm sure (if time permits) they will come. The tough part is so many ryders come for the ryde that day and ryde home right after so it would have to be those close by that can stick around or ryde over to Bert's a couple of times...great Idea and know there are those who would have it done...
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Bob, what are the dates? It sounds like a great idea and as long as we are back from Spyderfest we can do it. I'll do some checking. Lou at Pirate is a good mechanic but he does not use the Rolo system. Thanks to everyone for the endorsement we appreciate it.
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Honestly if this is like previous years... this is in fact the largest get together of Spyders on So Cal PERIOD!
Last year was HUGE! I could not believe how many Spyders showed up.... I forget the count now but it was close to 200 as I recall.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
Here is an idea of how many came to that ride last year.
And this picture is not even all of the Spyders. Shot was taken about an hour before the ride and many more were parked off to the left.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come