Front Wheel Alignment

[PMK]

I check both our Spyders 2013 RTS and 2018 RTL. The 2018 had only small amount to change. One wheel was toe out and the other toe in. I set the toe in equal on both sides. What a difference, it even rolled better.

The 2013 was toe in properly on one side and toe out nearly 3/8" on the other. Changed th settings and test drove for a few miles. Better but set it back up on jigs to dial in a little more.

Lindsey`s directions work and seem to be repeatable.

Took everything down to the dealer and showed how it works. He said it was too simple but liked it.

If you are the type rider to notice details in setups, yes, when toe is correct, not only is handling improved, but they roll much more freely.

 

[boatracer]

True Laser Trac

I've been studying a procedure from Lindsay Whipp for making the jig that is attached to the front wheels of the Spyder and attaching Laser levels to the Jig. I had to adjust measurements to fit my RT but made a jig from 1/2 inch cabinet grade plywood. Rare earth magnets epoxied to bolts and set at 75mm lengths with calipers and also loc tite used for security. OK... that's the set up. The targets for the lasers were set 75 inches to the rear from the center of the front hub and 32 1/16 from center of the rear wheel. Handle bars have been secured with straps to center them and centered.

The lasers tell me that the Rt wheel is toe in by 1/2 in at 75 ihches and the left is toe out by 1/2 inch at 75 inches.

The Bike handles with kind of a twitchy, crabbing effect. If my math is correct I am less than an 1/8 in toe in on one side and less that an 1/8 in toe out on the other. That's without any additional weight the RT.

This is a 2018 RTL and has 1100 miles. So do I go back to the dealership give them the information. I could set it up and show them, doesn't take that long. Or do I just make the changes my self? It's under warrantee. I've got a good relationship with dealer but don't know how he will respond.

Mike & Mike Jr. of True Laser Trac most helpful learned alot from them they know Spyder Alignment Phone 386-427-8522 have dealers all over using there system. Did mine spot on put the fun back in riding my Spyder.. Ride Safe

 

[RustyW]

Has anyone been told that a full alignment, front end, and back tire, will cost $840 plus tax? I have to have two front tires replaced because the right started showing a lot of wear on the inside and better to replace both tires than just the one. I hope this won't be forever but so far it's like owning a Mercedes...everything must go through the dealer and they want to overcharge you more than the current fuel crisis.

 

[bikerchris1270]

Assuming the handlebars are deadnuts center…..the Spyder is crabbing down the road…….toe in needs to be 1” to 11/4 in toe in @75 inches front to rear of front wheel center. The rear wheel rim is 8” width…….make your rear target offset from there.
Use Buds to zero out the Steering Angle Sensor and Torque sensors as describe in shop manual.
Check rear wheel belt alignment prior to steering alignment procedure.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Has anyone been told that a full alignment, front end, and back tire, will cost $840 plus tax?

Outrageous!

 

[LongIsland]

No, look at these dealers that do the Rolo alignment (http://www.spydercomfort.com)

SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS


Velocity Powersports
Landson,SC. 843-871-5371 (ask for Byron)



Performance Powersports
Seneca, SC. 864-888-8123 (ask for Kevin)



Redline Powersports
Myrtle Beach SC 843-236-0758 (ask for Todd)
They can now laser align your Ryker

Rock Hill Powersports
Rock Hill SC 803-324-8800 (ask for Vinny)


SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS


Velocity Powersports
Landson,SC. 843-871-5371 (ask for Byron)



Performance Powersports
Seneca, SC. 864-888-8123 (ask for Kevin)



Redline Powersports
Myrtle Beach SC 843-236-0758 (ask for Todd)
They can now laser align your Ryker

Rock Hill Powersports
Rock Hill SC 803-324-8800 (ask for Vinny)

 

[K80Shooter]

I would go here myself.

SPYDER COMFORT
Daytona Beach,Fl and Lndrum, SC .386-427-8522 (ask for Mike )