Andrew
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If you have the rear on stands with the tyre clear of the floor you can spin it backwards and forwards by hand while watching the belt. When the alignment is incorrect the belt will walk to one side of the sprocket or the other when you spin the wheel one way and the reverse when you spin it in the other direction. When it's correct the belt will stay in pretty much the same position on the sprocket.
Hope this helps.
Presumably it would be better to have a "rear wheel rolling road", rather than have the read wheel at its lowest travel. Maybe give the wheel some load. Probably need to run it via the engine to get it tuned. Some thoughts:
- Presumably the fine alignment of the rear wheel needs to be done each time it is removed eg for tyre replacement. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, presumably dealers and everyone else are just "winging it" for alignment, or assuming a high level of tolerance...
- when I get it the rear mudguard is going to need to be removed for fiddling with the alignment. And I'm guessing its mounting probably hasn't been designed for quick release
- I'm assuming fine-tuning the alignment could have a beneficial effect on drivetrain noise(s) (as well as running efficiency, albeit a small effect!). And probably longevity of the bevel box...
So my question: where can I go to get a professional alignment and set up of my rear wheel / belt?
[Reason for my question: from the factory it was set up so that it slipped on pulling away with a bit of wellie. Asked dealer to address but ended up adjusting it (/further) myself. Still slips occasionally, has some interesting noises, wondering if its optimal...]
