Perform Alignment before or after swaybar install?

[NorCalBud]

Is it better to have the Laser Alignment performed before or after adding the BajaRon swaybar? I don't want to waste $$ redoing it. I understand that "Squared Away" will be at SITR and I can hopefully get an alignment done, but don't think I can order and install the swaybar before the trip up there.
So which comes first, if I am going to get both? Does it make any difference?

 

[USAFE7RET]

It would be better to get the alignment after the install of the new swaybar. With the new Heim joints being part of the kit, you should count the threads on the old heim joint, and try to have that many threads exposed when you install the new ones. That should have things almost back to the way it was before you started the swap, so you will be able to ride the bike to get it aligned. If you plan on trailering it to the dealer, still wait until after the new sway bar is in to save $$.

 

[Bob Denman]

It doesn't matter...
The tie-rods set the alignment, and they are unaffected by the presence of the antii-swaybar... :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

As Bob said, the sway bar install does not effect alignment. Also the end links are ball joint on both ends, there is no adjustment or thread length involved.

 

[Chupaca]

Here's what you do..!!

if your doing both and to feel better about it..do it after the install. It makes no difference but it's all front end work. Both will help the handling of your roadster...you will be pleased..!! :2thumbs:

 

[BajaRon]

Bob's Right! It doesn't matter....
(Man... Why does it bother me so much to say that?)

 

[bscrive]

There has been too many people agreeing with Bob....Something must be happening in the world and it can't be good. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[oldguyinTX]

if your doing both and to feel better about it..do it after the install. It makes no difference but it's all front end work. Both will help the handling of your roadster...you will be pleased..!! :2thumbs:

:agree::agree: Had the BajaRon swaybar installed & then had the Laser Alignment done. Big difference in handling. If you haven't done it yet, Giit 'Er Done.

 

[BajaRon]

There has been too many people agreeing with Bob....Something must be happening in the world and it can't be good. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

I try very hard NOT to agree with Bob. I can't put my finger on it, but it just doesn't feel right.

But, you can't argue the facts, and when he's right, he's right...

 

[ChasCS]

Everyone will be in touch...

The planets must be aligning, causing an interruption of the space time continuum.

It's really quite scienterYfeck... ;-)

Chas

 

[oldguyinTX]

It doesn't matter...
The tie-rods set the alignment, and they are unaffected by the presence of the antii-swaybar... :thumbup:

Bob I agree with you 100% that the tie rods set the Alignment, and that is why they are adjustable. BUT, the sway bar in and of itself does affect handling, and I think that it is prudent to have an Alignment done after the installation of - for example - a BajaRon Sway Bar - to ensure that everything is "up to snuff". JIMHO

 

[Bob Denman]

What if I post this?
Will it make it any easier?? :roflblack:

 

[BajaRon]

What if I post this?
Will it make it any easier?? :roflblack:
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[Bob Denman]

I wonder if I could get that video to play as my signature? :dontknow: