robs performance motorsports [wis.],--laser alignments ?

[irvin48]

tenatively made an appointment to have the rt aligned at their wisconsin dealership.
they do alignments on saturdays and there is an event there that weekend.
anyone had alignments or service work handled by them ? thanks for any help.
--irv toms

[trikerbiker645]

Irv Toms, let me know what you think afterward of the place.
I tried to buy my Spyder there because I always heard good things about them, but they wouldn't take my non-factory trike -Voyage/ CSC kit on trade so I bought elsewhere. They did tell me they would do my service work or sell me one if I sold mine outright though. Where I bought mine [Mad City] they don't do laser alignments plus I'm not a fan of their service department.
My riding buddy who bought his Spyder the same week as I from Engleharts in Madison [who also wouldn't take a non factory trike trade even though I bought bikes from them in the past] has always had good service and just had his laser alignement there. We are checking each others tires all the time, kinda doing a test to see how our tires wear since I haven't had mine aligned yet. I'm waiting till I need new tires. Our handling since we both put on Ron's sway bar is pretty much the same. Are mileage is always running close to the same. Rob's and Engleharts are about the same distance from me, so I will take my trike to one of them when/if I need work that I can't do. Just haven't decided who yet. Are you going for the Rally, or just for the alignment? safe riding!

[Old Man Grizz]

Howdy Folks,
We met these Awesome Folks last year at the Spyder Rendezvous. I am in Michigan, and made an appt. for Lazer Align to be done while we were there.
Our '14 RTS is on rails now. We already had the BaJa Ron Swaybar, and Shock Adjusters on, but the alignment from Rob's was the icing on the cake.
Super Nice Folks,
Very knowledgable,
Very nice shop.....
Just my opinion😜
Ryde Safely,
"Old Man Grizz"

[JP58]

Engelhart charges 120 for laser alignment. Robs told me 225 when I called for one.

[irvin48]

as long as it doesnt rain we have a ten o'clock appt sat the 13th and were gonna hang
around and meet some people. engelhart doesnt do sat. alignments. otherwise it
would have been done by now. robs also incl a belt tension check and rear tire
align. sounds like bs. no one else ever mentioned it. anyone ever heard of this ?
--irv

[irvin48]

Howdy Folks,
We met these Awesome Folks last year at the Spyder Rendezvous. I am in Michigan, and made an appt. for Lazer Align to be done while we were there.
Our '14 RTS is on rails now. We already had the BaJa Ron Swaybar, and Shock Adjusters on, but the alignment from Rob's was the icing on the cake.
Super Nice Folks,
Very knowledgable,
Very nice shop.....
Just my opinion😜
Ryde Safely,
"Old Man Grizz"

you went around and through chicago on your spyder. brave people. what did they charge you last year?

[13janice13]

tenatively made an appointment to have the rt aligned at their wisconsin dealership.
they do alignments on saturdays and there is an event there that weekend.
anyone had alignments or service work handled by them ? thanks for any help.
--irv toms

Yes we had both of our 2009 RS done while at the Rendezvous put on by SOAR. It was a fabulous experience. Rob's staff are great, and go the extra mile. The laser alignment will help your Spyder, Robs will make you fill like a valued customer!

[Old Man Grizz]

Actually we cheated and took the High Speed Ferry to Milwaukee.
I forgot exactly what I was charged, but they did the belt tension and rear wheel alignment first. I got to watch the whole deal. I'm sure it was under $200, more like $135-$150...
It made a World of difference. I will be bringing my New/Used 2009 GS Mod this year.....


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[PW2013STL]

as long as it doesnt rain we have a ten o'clock appt sat the 13th and were gonna hang
around and meet some people. engelhart doesnt do sat. alignments. otherwise it
would have been done by now. robs also incl a belt tension check and rear tire
align. sounds like bs. no one else ever mentioned it. anyone ever heard of this ?
--irv

Yes if done correctly the belt needs to have the correct tension and the rear tire in alignment with the belt.
The laser alignment is based off the rear tire so if that is not correct then the alignment will be off.
At the three wheel rally in SD the outfit that was doing alignments was not checking those. Makes me wonder how many left with their Spyders handling worst then before it was touched

[SpyderAnn01]

Yes if done correctly the belt needs to have the correct tension and the rear tire in alignment with the belt.
The laser alignment is based off the rear tire so if that is not correct then the alignment will be off.
At the three wheel rally in SD the outfit that was doing alignments was not checking those. Makes me wonder how many left with their Spyders handling worst then before it was touched

We got a call from someone who had theirs done in Deadwood and it was messed up.

[irvin48]

nice to hear about the pre alignment stuff. the other places i talked to never
even mentioned this. ann, what do you find is a good tension amount. i keep
reading a little looser is better. sounds like the guys at robs are thorough .
--irv

[KageRider]

Hum... That's only 3 hours away form me... I'll have to keep an eye on this post!! Let is know how the alignment goes!

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[irvin48]

the wisconsin club is having a 3 day event based out of robs aug.
12-14. their shop is open sat.-irv

[Pirate looks at --]

We got a call from someone who had theirs done in Deadwood and it was messed up.

Better have Squared Away there next year! But I thought you guys were there? Why would anyone go anywhere else. Beats me!