Measuring Rake/Trail and Swing Arm Angle

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  1. Schoey

    Schoey New Member

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    So I've figured out that these numbers are important. Are these measurements taken when the bike is totally unweighted but tires still on the ground?

    Is swing arm angle the angle relative to horizontal of the swingarm pivot bolt to the rear axle?

    Shed some light please....

    Rob
     
    Schoey, Apr 19, 2010
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  2. Jimi

    Jimi JIMI

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    Here is a good pic for you Rob.

    Cheers,

    Matt Damon
     

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