Camber & Toe Excellent How-To

PCD · 10-02-2009, 02:01 AM

First let me make it perfectly clear I just stumbled across this. I did not write or contribute to it in any way.
Secondly I won't copy and paste it due to copyright violation.

Here is the link http://quad.transworld.net/features/...oe-and-camber/

Weldangrind wroe an excellent post on bumpsteer, so between that and this, setting up your steering should be fairly easy.

Pete

Weldangrind · 10-02-2009, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the link! I bookmarked that one.

That's almost the procedure I used for our Beast (our Monster doesn't have adjustable upper ball joints yet), with a couple of differences.

I don't trust the Chinese tires to be concentric and consistent, so I measured from the rims only. I realize that the rims aren't perfect either, so my plan is to fabricate alignment plates that bolt up to the wheel mounting studs and give a solid, consistent measuring point.

Rather than guessing on negative camber (1/4" from the top of a square or level), a cheap angle finder can be found at HF or most tool shops. You can then accurately set camber, document the setting and make incremental changes according to preference.

In addition to cycling the suspension up and down, it's a good idea to roll the quad back and forth after changes (mark the floor first). Also, if you make the adjustments to toe and camber without a rider on the seat, everything will change once a rider is onboard. Once I got close with alignment specs, I had someone sit on the seat as I double-checked and tightened everything up.

PCD · 10-04-2009, 08:04 PM

When my Beast arrives I will be following your excellent advice. Good thinking on the tires.

Pete

10-02-2009, 02:01 AM	#1
PCD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newmarket On Canada Posts: 382	Camber & Toe Excellent How-To First let me make it perfectly clear I just stumbled across this. I did not write or contribute to it in any way. Secondly I won't copy and paste it due to copyright violation. Here is the link http://quad.transworld.net/features/...oe-and-camber/ Weldangrind wroe an excellent post on bumpsteer, so between that and this, setting up your steering should be fairly easy. Pete
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10-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Thanks for the link! I bookmarked that one. That's almost the procedure I used for our Beast (our Monster doesn't have adjustable upper ball joints yet), with a couple of differences. I don't trust the Chinese tires to be concentric and consistent, so I measured from the rims only. I realize that the rims aren't perfect either, so my plan is to fabricate alignment plates that bolt up to the wheel mounting studs and give a solid, consistent measuring point. Rather than guessing on negative camber (1/4" from the top of a square or level), a cheap angle finder can be found at HF or most tool shops. You can then accurately set camber, document the setting and make incremental changes according to preference. In addition to cycling the suspension up and down, it's a good idea to roll the quad back and forth after changes (mark the floor first). Also, if you make the adjustments to toe and camber without a rider on the seat, everything will change once a rider is onboard. Once I got close with alignment specs, I had someone sit on the seat as I double-checked and tightened everything up. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
PCD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newmarket On Canada Posts: 382	When my Beast arrives I will be following your excellent advice. Good thinking on the tires. Pete
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