Toe alignment?

[Spyder601]

So my left tire has major uneven wear. The right isn't that bad so I think it's a toe issue. My dealer in town when I called said they would look at it but didn't say he could fix a toe alignment either so I feel like it would be a waste of cash to go there. Do you'll know if a car tire business can take care of this problem. The inside of the left tire is almost slick while the outside of tire is perfect. The dealer just didn't make me feel good about what they could do. Thanks in advance!

[NancysToy]

While you could have a toe-out issue, the heavier wear on one tire indicates a suspension problem. That needs to be found and fixed before an alignment is done. The Spyder needs to be checked for loose wheel bearings, worn shock bushings, worn a-arm bushings, paly in the ball joints or tie-rod ends, and damaged a-arms or tie-rods. The frame brackets where the suspension components mount could also be cracked or damaged. There might be multiple issues. Find and fix everything bent, cracked, or loose first, then woory about replacing the tires and doing an alignment.

[Spyder601]

Are these all things that a respectable can am dealer could check and fix?

[mcaccamise]

Yes the should be able to repair any loose or broken parts 1 if they have time and are dilligent about finding the real problem and repairing it than tires and alignment.

[3whlLefty]

My LF tire was almost bald on the inner half while the outer was in great shape. I put new car tires on at about 9500 miles. I also noticed that while going straight down the road my hanlebars were not centered. The dealer aligned it and said it was out by a fair amount. I've got about 3K miles on the new tires and they look fine so far. I will be watching closely. There are lots of reasons posted here over the last several months about why those tires wear unevenly. Hard to know it there is a definite answer or not. Bad alignment s/b fixed in any case. IMHO.

[jthornton]

You can actually check the alignment as per the service manual with a 6' straight edge a couple of C clamps and a magnetic laser level and a tape measure.

JT

[Kungfuspyder]

Are these all things that a respectable can am dealer could check and fix?

Always make sure to call first and then get an appointment. If you are waiting on it tell them, if you don't you might be pitching a tent for a while.

[Bob Ledford]

From your description it sounds like you had a poor setup when it came out of the crate. If your servicing dealer and sales dealer are the same you might want to mention that fact. Or ask for a better tech......

[jerpinoy]

You can actually check the alignment as per the service manual with a 6' straight edge a couple of C clamps and a magnetic laser level and a tape measure.

JT

and instructions details. thanks

[billybovine]

and instructions details. thanks

Check this out. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ight=alignment

[Spyder601]

Thanks for all the great information. I will see what I can find. One last question when the time comes for me to buy new tires for the front which I have to do what after market tire fits and what brand do you recommend. Thanks again

is this the protenza tire I have heard people reference

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bridgestone-...82289b&vxp=mtr

[ocfire82]

So my left tire has major uneven wear. The right isn't that bad so I think it's a toe issue. My dealer in town when I called said they would look at it but didn't say he could fix a toe alignment either so I feel like it would be a waste of cash to go there. Do you'll know if a car tire business can take care of this problem. The inside of the left tire is almost slick while the outside of tire is perfect. The dealer just didn't make me feel good about what they could do. Thanks in advance!

i had the same problem with the right side, the lower balljoint was bad

[Spyder601]

i had the same problem with the right side, the lower balljoint was bad

Was dealership able to replace the ball joint.

[ocfire82]

Was dealership able to replace the ball joint.

i do my own work on my it hasent been to a dealer since i bought it

[jthornton]

i do my own work on my it hasn't been to a dealer since i bought it

Where did you get the BUDS software?

JT

[ocfire82]

Where did you get the BUDS software?

JT

I dont have the software. one day I may take it to a dealer and have the brake warning removed. but there 3 hours away