Motorcycle Repair: REAR TIRE ALIGNMENT, tire alignment, clost


Question
1988 300 SERIES RIGHT HAND DRIVE SOFTAIL FRAME HOW DO I SPACE REAR TIRE ? HOW FAR SHOULD CALIPER BRACKET BE FROM FRAME AND ALL THE OTHER STUFF..TAKING BIKE TO AN EXPERT TO DO YOU BE CHEATING AND ITS NOT BUILDING IT YOUR SELF ...ANY HELP THANKS GARY

Answer
the tire should be aligned to the center of the frame, then you measure on both sides to see what size spacer you need. The caliber should be centered to the brake disk. The caliber can be as clost to the frame as need be as long as it isnt touching or rubbing
Good luck and happy riding Mike