Adjustment; Steering Alignment - BRP BOMBARDIER DS250 2006 Shop Manual

ADJUSTMENT

STEERING ALIGNMENT

Toe-In Adjustment
Place vehicle on a level surface (wheels on
ground).
Check that handlebar is straight. Attach handlebar
to make sure it does not move during adjustment.
Check pressure in each tires. Always follow rec-
ommended pressure.
Place a rope around the vehicle and using an elas-
tic, link both ends together.
Install spacers on rear rims. These spacers will
prevent the rope from touching tire.
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TYPICAL
1. Rear rim
2. Spacers
NOTE: Different items can be used as spacers,
like magnets (recommended).
The rope must be placed at the center of the
wheels. Do not place rope on tire threads.
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From the front of vehicle, near the front of rim,
move rope so that the rope does not touch the
first spacer.
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Section 07 STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Subsection 01 (STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION)
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Then, bring the rope back until it touches the spac-
er.
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Keep this position and measure the distance be-
tween rope and rim. To the front and to the rear
of wheel.
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FRONT DISTANCE
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