Final Drive Alignment

[Louisv97]

So I was able to put everything back smoothly(thank you John!), went out for a ride to break in my new tire
Next day I look down and see that there is a slight lip on the joint between the FD and swingarm.
Is this something that should be cause for concern, or is it simply my ocd for perfect alignment?

 

[Moto-Uno]

Typically I don't do a final tightening of the rear end nuts until I've run the rear axle through the drive
box and finger tightened the axle . The axle alignment is what's kinda important . Peter

 

[Louisv97]

Typically I don't do a final tightening of the rear end nuts until I've run the rear axle through the drive
box and finger tightened the axle . The axle alignment is what's kinda important . Peter

Oh yes, I did do that. axle went in smoothly with no binding on the drive either.

 

[tris]

IMO that's just the clearance between the studs and the through holes

If MG felt it was important to be tighter than that, they would dowel or put a spigot on the mating parts to achieve it

 

[Louisv97]

IMO that's just the clearance between the studs and the through holes

If MG felt it was important to be tighter than that, they would dowel or put a spigot on the mating parts to achieve it

So it is my OCD that is driving me mad?

 

[tris]

Sometimes the castings aren't identical either and that would give similar effect

Here's my V9 if it helps



I wouldn't worry about it, but its not my bike, so if you're concerned take it to the shop and get a real person to take a look

Never trust the internet the bloke on the other end might be a complete muppet!!!

 

[GTM®]

So it is my OCD that is driving me mad?

Heh, yes, some things you have to let go of.

 

[Louisv97]

Sometimes the castings aren't identical either and that would give similar effect

Here's my V9 if it helps

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I wouldn't worry about it, but its not my bike, so if you're concerned take it to the shop and get a real person to take a look

Never trust the internet the bloke on the other end might be a complete muppet!!!

Okay that definitely helps a lot thank you!
Calmed me down a bit

 

[Louisv97]

Heh, yes, some things you have to let go of.

Noted!
It does get the best of me lol

 

[Louisv97]

IMO that's just the clearance between the studs and the through holes

If MG felt it was important to be tighter than that, they would dowel or put a spigot on the mating parts to achieve it

Now that you mention it, I did notice that there is a lot of slop on the holes

 

[DeadEye]

Sometimes the castings aren't identical either and that would give similar effect
I wouldn't worry about it, but its not my bike, so if you're concerned take it to the shop and get a real person to take a look

Never trust the internet the bloke on the other end might be a complete muppet!!!

Are saying “He’s not Real” lol

 

[Louisv97]

Are saying “He’s not Real” lol

At this point. with everything that's going on, I wouldn't be surprised if he's a reptilian.