I just installed a new Bridgestone BT45 rear tire. I aligned the wheel using one of the corresponding reference marks that are stamped on either side of the swing arm. When I sighted down the top of the chain the rear sprocket seemed aligned with the front sprocket.
My question is do you guys think I should eventually use the "string alignment" method to possibly improve my rear wheel alignment?
Thanks,
Bob
I personally have had no problems since I installed both tires and aligned by using sight.
I would give it few hundred miles and see how it handles.
When you remount your rear wheel, always use the string method. If the rear is alligned one time, eacht time you want to adjust the chain tension, just count the times your turn and do the same on the other side. So yes, I would use the string method to allign your rear wheel when it has been removed. Good luck. For an explanation about the string method:
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Well, it looks like I have two opinions to consider. I think I will follow JohnLA's advice for the winter, because I don't want to work on the bike in the cold and I won't be riding the bike much this winter. However, come spring I will certainly try out Joris's interesting string alignment method.
Joris, I enjoyed your website, the intro/music were great. The website I have listed at the bottom of my post has a webmaster from the Netherlands, you should check it out if have not done so.
I would like to thank both of you fellows for helping me out.
Bob