Toe-in adjustment

DirtyDawg · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 05:31 PM

Back when I first joined the forums, I remember reading how alot of people were saying the KFX was a little twitchy, so I really didn't think too much about it, even though I felt the handling wasn't as great as evryone was saying. I recently got my hands on a service manual, and just for shits & giggles, I decided to check to see what the toe-in was supposed to be. Using the method described in the manual, the toe-in should be 20mm or .79 of an inch (roughly 13/16 to 7/8) at 1g (sitting on the ground). When I checked the quad, the toe-in was actually toe-out by about a 1/2 inch. I have service manuals for all of my toys, including my Harley, Waverunners, and Seadoo's. I don't know why I waited so long to pick up a manual for my quads. I guess where I'm going with this is that you really can't trust that the dealer has set your bike up correctly, and that getting a service manual and checking that it is setup to the specifications yourself is probably more important than most of us think.

offroadhunter · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 06:01 PM

Did you adjsut it to the correct specs? how about the ride, feel any different?

DirtyDawg · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 06:51 PM

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Did you adjsut it to the correct specs? how about the ride, feel any different?[/b]

oh yeah...I adjusted it to the factory specs, and the ride is significantly better. It actually tracks straight without hunting, and turns much more predictable.

velocityss1985 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 11:45 AM

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Did you adjsut it to the correct specs? how about the ride, feel any different?[/b]

I was looking at mine last night also and it looks like it is toe-out. I have had the quad for about two months and I haven't hit any thing. So I am assuming it came like this. Where did you take your meaurements from? (inside lip of front rim?) I looked at the procedure in the service manual, but it seems like a better method can be done.
Thanks,
Jeff

bo142s · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 02:14 PM

I used the center row of nobbies on my razr 2's I tried the rim once and that dont work here' a pic I drew pretty fast I think u will get the picture the numbers I used aint real it's just so u get the idea

http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg315/b...current=toe.jpg

DirtyDawg · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 05:27 PM

I used the mold line to measure from. but after reading bones reply I looked again and they weren't very centered,and I actually ended up with 1 1/8...Doooh. So I re-did the toe using the center knobby. I didn't notice much difference from my first adjustment, but will prolly put alot less wear on the tire.

DirtyDawg · #7 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 05:32 PM

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I was looking at mine last night also and it looks like it is toe-out. I have had the quad for about two months and I haven't hit any thing. So I am assuming it came like this. Where did you take your meaurements from? (inside lip of front rim?) I looked at the procedure in the service manual, but it seems like a better method can be done.
Thanks,
Jeff[/b]

Rides more than just a little twitchy, don't it. I figured if thats how Kawi does it then thats how I ought to do it, other wise the measurements they give you don't work.

velocityss1985 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 02:13 PM

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I used the mold line to measure from. but after reading bones reply I looked again and they weren't very centered,and I actually ended up with 1 1/8...Doooh. So I re-did the toe using the center knobby. I didn't notice much difference from my first adjustment, but will prolly put alot less wear on the tire.[/b]

Thanks for the info. I am going to try and readjust the toe in.

Jeff

REEKERS529 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 11:27 PM

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Thanks for the info. I am going to try and readjust the toe in.

Jeff[/b]

i use a tool from noleenj6 that makes adjusting the toe a breeze, it uses the inside of the rim for measuring and is very accurate. its a little pricey but is worth every penny if you ask me. go to http://www.NoleenJ6.com/parts-store/tools_...-tool_1044.html
hope this works don't know how to post a link. GREAT TOOL MUST HAVE IMO!

fxrider · #10 (**permalink**) 12-18-2008, 03:09 PM

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i use a tool from noleenj6 that makes adjusting the toe a breeze, it uses the inside of the rim for measuring and is very accurate. its a little pricey but is worth every penny if you ask me. go to http://www.NoleenJ6.com/parts-store/tools_...-tool_1044.html
hope this works don't know how to post a link. GREAT TOOL MUST HAVE IMO![/b]

are you referring to their Noleen J6 ATV Steering Alignment Gauge Toe Tool ?