HOME Figure 2-96. Wheel Alignment: When A = B and the Difference Between B and C is Less than +/- 6.35 mm (0.250 in.), the Front Wheel is Aligned to the Rear. NOTE Lengthening or shortening the stabilizer link can put stress on the crankcase mounting boss. The stress may break or crack the crankcase mounting boss after light impact. 4. See Figure 2-98 . The stabilizer link fastener (4) should fit freely through the ball end of the link (1) and the frame tab (5). If it does not, loosen lock nuts (2) on the ball ends (1) and use adjusting nut (3) and rod to adjust length of stabilizer link until stabilizer link bolt fits freely through ball end (1) of stabilizer link and frame tab (5).
2-78 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis sm03119 C B A sm03120 Figure 2-97. Measuring Vertical Alignment (typical) CENTERING ENGINE 1. Verify wheel alignment. See 2.30 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. 2. See Figure 2-98. If the front and rear wheels are out of alignment, loosen and remove the engine stabilizer link from the tab on the frame.This allows the engine to center itself to the front and rear engine mounts. 3. Repeat alignment verification: a. See Figure 2-96. To straighten the front wheel, measure from the front wheel rim to the bar on one side at two points (A, B) along the wheel rim. Straighten the front wheel until the measurements are the same (A = B). b.
Measure the front and rear brake disc vertical lean angles. The angles should be within +/- 1/2 degree. c. On the other side, measure the from the rim to the bar (C) and compare (B - C) to the measurement from the opposite side.The measurements must be within +/- 6.35 mm (0.250 in.). d. Check the left lower engine case to frame rail clear- ance. It should be at least 3.18 mm (0.125 in.). e. Identify clearance between the rear tire and the rear fender mounting hardware.The tire should appear to be centered and move through its suspension travel without hitting other components.