Bought used 04 Wing with a 08 Road Smith kit 5 months ago. Rear wheels not really in the center of the wheel wells. Bike has now has 25000 miles on it rides great. Have know idea who triked it. How do I go about trying to line body up so wheel wells will have tires centered in them? Left side is off center more the right side. I am asking this even before I get under it to look for anything.
Road Smith bodyn not setting right!
- Thread starter Sand Piper
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Do you have any pictures, then the experts will know what you are talking about
There could be as many as 8 bolts holding the body to the frame. There could be either 2 or 4 holding the body to the H frame and 4 more, 2 on either side, holding the front on.
You can elongate the holes in the fiberglass and make the body adjustable left to right if you want. It won't be easy but it can be done.
You can undo all the bolts that hold the body to the frame then place the body in the position you want it then drill the new holes. And bolt the hole thing down again.
I'd measure the opening at the top, underneath the trunk and see if it is square with the Honda frame and compare that to the tire clearance measurements and make everything the same.
Now if you have "Aqua shields" running boards as some call them well that's a whole issue as you would have to change some of the holes on the boards too.
It can all be done with some patience and a little skill. If you have neither well then just get used to the way it is and quit looking at it.
Good luck
Kent
You can elongate the holes in the fiberglass and make the body adjustable left to right if you want. It won't be easy but it can be done.
You can undo all the bolts that hold the body to the frame then place the body in the position you want it then drill the new holes. And bolt the hole thing down again.
I'd measure the opening at the top, underneath the trunk and see if it is square with the Honda frame and compare that to the tire clearance measurements and make everything the same.
Now if you have "Aqua shields" running boards as some call them well that's a whole issue as you would have to change some of the holes on the boards too.
It can all be done with some patience and a little skill. If you have neither well then just get used to the way it is and quit looking at it.
Good luck
Kent
The installer did a lousy job. You own the result.<br />
Like post above loose and or remove all bolts and fix it right.<br />
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Is installing a Roadsmith kit in a few or more weeks on my honda Valkyrie.<br />
Once trike kit is on with rear axel assy, will make a fixture so I can lift it with my fork lift up high. Lift has 8 ft forks on it.<br />
Lift my Yamaha trike like that or using 2 post lift.
Like post above loose and or remove all bolts and fix it right.<br />
<br />
Is installing a Roadsmith kit in a few or more weeks on my honda Valkyrie.<br />
Once trike kit is on with rear axel assy, will make a fixture so I can lift it with my fork lift up high. Lift has 8 ft forks on it.<br />
Lift my Yamaha trike like that or using 2 post lift.
Have you shown it to a Roadsmith dealer? They have an awesome warranty. RIDE SAFE
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When I am on the East coast will show it to the trike shop. I think i am the only one who ever seems to notice. Bike rides so well hate to mess with it. Maybe I should just not worry about it. Seems to me after getting under it for a look see. Better leave well enough a lone. Thank for all replies on this.
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