The wheel
alignment of the motor bicycle part of the combination is
dealt with under section 2-5 of this manual.
Vertical Alignment. It is normal for many side car to motor
bicycle combinations to be set up in a manner which is not
absolutely vertically aligned.
If the misalignment is considered excessive, a road test
may be conducted at the testers discretion, to assess the
effect on the handling of the combination. A tester may
ride with the owner of the combination to make this assessment,
(see Introduction Item5).
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1. With
the steering in the straight ahead position, place a straight
edge or cord against the outer walls of the rear tyre-Place
a second straight-edge or cord against the outer waifs of
the side car tyre and measure between the straight-edges
or cord at the front and rear of the combination.
Assess any toe-in or toeout of motorcycle and side car wheels.
2. Check visually the vertical alignment of the motorcycle
and side car.
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1.
a. Toe-out of the side car wheel relative to the motorcycle
b. Excessive toe-in of the side car wheel relative to the
motorcycle.
2. Excessive vertical misalignment between the motorcycle
and the side car wheel which adversely affects the handling
of the combination (see information column). |
