Does a 3tj wheel sit square in the swingarm?

[Martinh]

As it says in the title, i need to know if a 3tj wheel sits square in the swingarm. I'm making up some spacers for a different wheel to go in the swingarm but i don't have the wheel that was in it before so i'm not sure how to interpret the dimensions of the spacers i have already.

Does that make sense? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

cheers
martin

[Evilchicken0]

It sits on the centerline of the bike.

Take two long bits of ally angle and and strap them to the front wheel put the spindle through the rear wheel and swingarm this should center the wheel.
Remember the swingarm flexes a little when you torque it up and the front and rear sprokets need to line up - with the two angles in place clamp another staight edge against the rear sprocket and you'll see how close you are.

[Martinh]

Cheers evil, unfortunately i don't have a front end on the frame either!

So does anyone know if the centreline of the bike is mean't to be the centre of the swingarm? At least if its clearly not i'll know what i'm aiming for. Either way more measuring required.

cheers martin

[rockTJ]

Mmmm. Interesting question took a few pics while I stripped mine, the nearest to whet you need is



Mine is all in pieces still so I can try and measure a few things for you tommorow evening. I no longer have the bearings in the rear wheel. Note that the rear shocker is centralised with the frame. The swingarm pivot, you would think, should be centralised too. If this is the case then It shouldn't be too hard to mock something up to centralise your intended wheel rim with those points.

Chris

[Martinh]

Thanks chris, thats a good point, unfortunately i'm going to have to wait a week or two before i get a chance to measure stuff properly. But i'll report back my findings!
cheers
martin