Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual page 46

WHEEL ALIGNMENT
METHOD 1:
STRAIGHTEDGE OR STRING
Be sure to keep handlebars centered. See notes
below.
NOTE: String should just touch side sur-
face of rear tire on each side of machine.
Measure
from string
to rim at
front and
rear of rim.
NOTE: The steering post arm "frog" can be
used as an indicator of whether the handle-
bars are straight. The frog should always
point straight back from the steering post.
2.24
Rear rim
measure-
ment should
be 1/16² to
1/8² (.2 to .3
cm) more
than front rim
measure-
ment.
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