I might have bent the front axle of my motorbike. How can i check if a wheel axle is straight? I'm looking for tips on how to do this in case i don't have dedicated tools available.
You would want to use a dial indicator and a pair of vblocks
In order to understand the amount of run-out you may have on your axle you will want to be able to measure the amount of run-out and you have on the axle.
You could roll it back and forth on a flat surface to get a general idea if the axle is bent but ultimately, to fully understand the issue empirically, you will need to measure the run-out.
This tool pair will allow you to do it.
The manufacturer of your bike will have the service limits of runout listed in the shop manual.
answered May 30 '16 at 21:23
