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1997 Vmax SX 700 Track alignment

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#1 ·
I cannot seem to get my track to align properly? It drifts too far to one side. I've done this plenty of times so I know all about the adjustments but the only way I can get it to align is if one side is really loose and the other is tight? I've taken the track out (twice) and reviewed ever thing and it looks to be in order? Of course, I'm missing something....but what? Has anyone else had this issue? If, so what did you find was the problem? Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks.
 
#2 ·
Are you referencing the adjuster bolts? Its not uncommon for those to be far off from one another in relation to the threads. I have never used that as much of a reference, but more so an indication of another problem in the skid. Track running true vs thread length showing is much more efficient.

A sled thats been rode hard can have the suspension tweak and one rail can be considerably forward or aft of the other. You could also have worn bushings, a broken or bent front w arm, or something else happening. With the skid out, you can easily check square on the skid and confirm things are correct with the cross shafts and such. It may take loosening everything in the skid and racking it back to or closer to square.
 
#4 ·
I case someone else is reading this conversation I thought I'd share what I found. My issue was that the drive shaft bearings were shot. Both the bearing in the chain case and the other side (under the secondary clutch) needed replacing. Again, thank you all for the help.
 
#5 ·
Yep, that'll do it!

Good thing you found it before it became a huge problem, I've seen a few cases where they started eating into the tunnel.
 
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