Some of you know I have been working on getting these made. I got 10 sets made up. I still don't have a full price yet, as I really want to ship these in a reusable plastic or PVC style tube. This will make it nice to keep the whole set together. Especially if you need to take it with you to the track, and I just don't have the pricing on the tubes or shipping just yet.

But here are some pic's of it.

For the rods that go thru the swing arm and rear axle, I used 303 S.S. bearing shaft quality rod. It comes with a very tight tolorance on the outside diameter.
The Measuring arm is 6061 alum, anodized orange, and the cones and adjustable thimble and jamb nut are black anodized 6061 alum. The threaded rod is also S.S.

You will need to flip up your peg. Holding it up with a bungee cord will help. (not shown)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain12.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain14.jpg

A close up how it works.


The Radius on the thimble should lock into the rod. (This would apply for both sides of the bike.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain13.jpg


Here is the pic's of the right side, and you can see that without moving the thimble, my right side is off.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain15.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain16.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain17.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain18.jpg

Normally, I set my alignment using a set of dial calipers, from the end of the axle block, to the end of the swing arm. I have is set withing .010" and as you can see, it is off a pretty good amount. IMO, the tick marks from the factory for setting are not that reliable either...

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looks great!

what about people with say vortex pegs where they cant flip them up?

unbolt them :scratch :dunno

what about people with say vortex pegs where they cant flip them up?

You can still hang the bar on the front rod, and you'd have to locate the thimble groove on the bottom of the rear rod. (underneath instead of on top)
It is very hard to cover all the bases with all the different aftermarket stuff out there.

i understand. Just wondering :)


btw ur chain is rust :lol

Looking good!

How do you ensure both sides are adjusted the same length? Just stand them up side by side and adjust them as necessary before attaching it to the bike?

How do you ensure both sides are adjusted the same length? Just stand them up side by side and adjust them as necessary before attaching it to the bike?

there is only one orange rod. You adjust that until it falls in the radius. Then you go to the other side and move the axle until it does the same. Then u know they are the same distance.

Id start with the chain loose so u can just adjust one side and go to the other and back and forth until the chain is tight enough

Two orange rods... and both are adjustable. That's where I'm getting confused on how you'd know they're both the exact same length.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain11.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain15.jpg

The Measuring arm is 6061 alum
Here is the pic's of the right side, and you can see that without moving the thimble, my right side is off.

would imply there is only one arm and he moved it to the other side of the bike

i understand. Just wondering :)


btw ur chain is rust :lol

My chain is not rusty! It is gold. I just cleaned it last week, and that is chain wax on the plates. No rusty chain here dude.:nono

Fuck, I get it :banghead.

My chain is not rusty! It is gold. I just cleaned it last week, and that is chain wax on the plates. No rusty chain here dude.:nono

oops i just saw this pic and it sure looks like rust. should looked at the big picture derr
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/chain13.jpg

One arm. 2 arms is redundant! You adjust one side, then go to the other side. You will probable need to adjust the thimble as you go along. It is no different than using a pull tape, but now you can fine adjust the thimble and lock it down with the knurled thumbscrew.
If you do small increments, it is very easy.

Rust is what is inside the hex head of the spool bolt! hahaha

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+1......:chucks

ok, I got total pricing on the alignment tool.
It will be 95.00 + 12 to ship in the US

I am waiting on getting the shipping tubes sent to me, so if any of you are still interested, I have them.
I have a lot of people that want these. Again, these are all stainless and 6061 alum construction and anodized finish. I didn't cheese out on the materials.

Ooooo pretty

Would you consider selling a simplified kit? Just the rods and cones?

Would you consider selling a simplified kit? Just the rods and cones?

If it is for you, sure. But I have 10 sets of these right now and a bunch of them are already spoken for. So on my next run, I'd be glad to help you out. :cheers

Random question... how strong are the rods? Would they be sturdy enough to hold the weight of the bike? Say if you were to put jack stands underneath them to hold the bike up while removing the shock?

No. hell no. they are 5/16" diameter.

im interested. send me a pm and pricing when you are ready.

Thanks!

EDIT i have also been using the digital caliper method between the blocks and swing arm.

If it is for you, sure. But I have 10 sets of these right now and a bunch of them are already spoken for. So on my next run, I'd be glad to help you out. :cheers
Awesome. Just shoot me a PM when you're ready to go. I've been trying to get a friend of mine to fire up his lathe and make me something very similar, but he's been too busy. I already made my own "stick" with some aluminum angle and a nylon stop block. I just never had the rods and cones to finish it up.

Subscribed. I want one.

--Wag--

These are now available and ready to ship for anyone that wants one.

These are now available and ready to ship for anyone that wants one.

I don't see them on your site anywhere?? Where day be?

I don't see them on your site anywhere?? Where day be?

Any new stuff that I come out with makes it here on the forum first. I have not got them on my site yet.

What's the price?

Check post #19 lazy ass!

Bump for anyone that is interested. :punk

same thing as a rhinomoto alignment tool!

I'll take one...............check your pm.

same thing as a rhinomoto alignment tool!
Hell of a lot better pricetag though :punk

Mine's on it's way...................I'll let you know how it works.:thumbup

Just got a text message from USPS that mine has arrived, called the wife at home to confirm :punk

Just got a text message from USPS that mine has arrived, called the wife at home to confirm :punk

LOL, James, I sell so much stuff that I forgot that you even bought a set from me! Sometimes it is hard to keep up with things. Glad it made it there safe and sound!
Please let me know how it works out for you Sir. :punk

Will do :cheers And will probably even try it out tonight when I get home from work. Chain's due for a good cleanin'/lubin'/adjusting

il take 1 please pm details on how to order!

Alright... Overall, awesome tool :punk does exactly what it's supposed to do!

However, I do have one TINY complaint... more of a suggestion for future productions actually. Metric set screw on the cones! I didn't have a 3/32 allen so I had to run to the 24hr Auto Zone to grab one. It's just a minor inconvenience, but it would make much more sense if they were say 3mm metric since that's the smallest Allen key required for the bikes :cheers

Alright... Overall, awesome tool :punk does exactly what it's supposed to do!

However, I do have one TINY complaint... more of a suggestion for future productions actually. Metric set screw on the cones! I didn't have a 3/32 allen so I had to run to the 24hr Auto Zone to grab one. It's just a minor inconvenience, but it would make much more sense if they were say 3mm metric since that's the smallest Allen key required for the bikes :cheers

Ha ha, leave it to you to complain!:biggrin
I had a bunch of stainless set screws that size in house and figured I use them up.
sorry.

Ha ha, leave it to you to complain!:biggrin
Hey now, what's that supposed to mean :chucks :lol

Like I said, it was more if a suggestion for your future production rather than a complaint. Was just a minor setback that I didn't have any SAE allen keys that small at the house already

Hey now, what's that supposed to mean :chucks :lol

Like I said, it was more if a suggestion for your future production rather than a complaint. Was just a minor setback that I didn't have any SAE allen keys that small at the house already

James, I'ma justa bustin' yer balls Bro. I always welcome any comments, and you are right Sir. :dunno

BTW, when you tighten the set screws, dont got too tight. You just need to snug them. You dont want to score the shaft and make it so the cones cant slide freely...

Or you could send some out with the kit :shifty
http://www.opentip.com/Tools-Auto-Industrial/Bondhus-Hex-Lwrench-Long-p-1451973.html

Or you could send some out with the kit :shifty
http://www.opentip.com/Tools-Auto-Industrial/Bondhus-Hex-Lwrench-Long-p-1451973.html

Jeez Duff, I opened that link & thought what the fuck kind of allen wrench cost $40!! Than I saw it was for 100. :lmao

:spit

I only have 3 sets left in house of these. Please confirm with me before sending money.(paypal funds)

I will be working on getting a bunch more soon, but I got a bizz trip to do on the 24th of this month for a whole week, and won't be able to do anything when I am gone...
Thanks to all who support Pro Lux Racing Products. :cheers

Alright... Overall, awesome tool :punk does exactly what it's supposed to do!

However, I do have one TINY complaint... more of a suggestion for future productions actually. Metric set screw on the cones! I didn't have a 3/32 allen so I had to run to the 24hr Auto Zone to grab one. It's just a minor inconvenience, but it would make much more sense if they were say 3mm metric since that's the smallest Allen key required for the bikes :cheers

:offtopic

Is there really a 24 hour Auto Zone in your area? Never heard of that before!

I only have 2 sets left till I manufacture more. Could be a few weeks. Anodize can take a little time. They are never the fastest horse in the stable!:biggrin

Sending a Paypal now.

--Wag--

so how do i order one

so how do i order one

First, you must e-mail Pro-Lux naked pics of your wife/girlfriend, than he will contact you. :biggrin

nice tool....but why not just put the bike on a rear stand and adjust till the chain tracks in the center of the sprocket? ive never had a problem doing it like that .

nice tool....but why not just put the bike on a rear stand and adjust till the chain tracks in the center of the sprocket? ive never had a problem doing it like that .

When dealing with Geometry, what can look very centered (as you call it) from the rear sprocket point of view, can be off a very lot at the other end of the projected line of path. That would be your front sprocket.

When you use the 2 rods from the pivot point of the swing arm, and the axle, they are parallel to one another from the factory. Then the imaginary line from the center of the front rod in the swing arm pivot and the center of the axle should be perpendicular. This is when the wheel and chain is true..

hope this explains it for you.

First, you must e-mail Pro-Lux naked pics of your wife/girlfriend, than he will contact you. :biggrin

Piks sent... now wut?haha

Piks sent... now wut?haha

LOL, i got no pics! :dunno but a pm is replied to you Sir! LOL

BTW, I just sold out on these! Please do not just send me any payments for this item. I am in the process of making more. If you are interested in getting one of these, just email me at: sales@proluxracing.com and I will reserve one for you on the next run.

Thank you for understanding.:cheers

It will be approx 1-2 weeks before I have more available. Sorry for this delay....

Don't forget my "lite" set.

Don't forget my "lite" set.

Geek! I did not forget about you Sir. You are def. in this round. I will take care of you. Thanks for your patience Sir....:cheers

When dealing with Geometry, what can look very centered (as you call it) from the rear sprocket point of view, can be off a very lot at the other end of the projected line of path. That would be your front sprocket.

When you use the 2 rods from the pivot point of the swing arm, and the axle, they are parallel to one another from the factory. Then the imaginary line from the center of the front rod in the swing arm pivot and the center of the axle should be perpendicular. This is when the wheel and chain is true..

hope this explains it for you.

...um. if you spin the tire and its not on center, the sprocket wont stay in the center of the chain, it will walk to one side or the other.

...um. if you spin the tire and its not on center, the sprocket wont stay in the center of the chain, it will walk to one side or the other.


I am not gunna waste time on trying to explain this to you or anyone else. As I tried to say, What looks centered as in the chain and sprocket viewed from the rear of the bike, can drastically be way out of alignment at the end of the counter shaft sprocket.
This is basic Geometry 1 on 1.

What can be off .010" (and your eye nor no one elses is this good) looking from the rear sprocket/and chain can be a whole lot more than you think down the length of the chain to the counter shaft sprocket.
This would be called "The hypotenuse" of the angle. The longest side of the triangle! And the longer it goes, the more the wheel is out of alignment.

If you don't get it, then fine, I dont have to sit here an try to convince you.
Just do it your way, heck, it has never let you down ok.

I am not gunna waste time on trying to explain this to you or anyone else. As I tried to say, What looks centered as in the chain and sprocket viewed from the rear of the bike, can drastically be way out of alignment at the end of the counter shaft sprocket.
This is basic Geometry 1 on 1.

What can be off .010" (and your eye nor no one elses is this good) looking from the rear sprocket/and chain can be a whole lot more than you think down the length of the chain to the counter shaft sprocket.
This would be called "The hypotenuse" of the angle. The longest side of the triangle! And the longer it goes, the more the wheel is out of alignment.

If you don't get it, then fine, I dont have to sit here an try to convince you.
Just do it your way, heck, it has never let you down ok.


...your not understanding what im saying guy. Im a machinist/designer , i understand geometry just as well as, if not better than most people on this site. Im not knocking your product at all. Im sure it works. what i am sayin is that if the angle is off AT ALL (even .010''...the chain will not track straight and you can tell by looking at the rear sprocket after spinning the tire on the stand a few time. the more its off, the faster it will jump to the side. if its off slightly it will take 15 or fifeteen turns, but it will eventually walk to one side or the other. if it track straight after 20 revolutions, i call it good. if its straight at the back, its straight at the front. Again, not knockin what you got...just sayin.

Please dont make me have to lay this out on the CAD for people to understand! I actually started to, then decided that I really have better things to do with my time. But if anyone really needs to see it, i will.

I understand that you do it with your "eyeball" as you say. Being a machinist, engineer most of my life, eyeball is not even in the picture for me. I need things exact.

Please dont make me have to lay this out on the CAD for people to understand! I actually started to, then decided that I really have better things to do with my time. But if anyone really needs to see it, i will.

I understand that you do it with your "eyeball" as you say. Being a machinist, engineer most of my life, eyeball is not even in the picture for me. I need things exact.


no i understand what your saying, and your correct about the angle....IM just saying that you can tell without a tool if you know what to look for..thats all. Good idea, nice tool. id like to have one...and a even longer one than that to measure wheelbase.

Got the tool today B...nice workmanship

I have 15 sets in the works. They are at anodize now. Sorry for anyone that is trying to get these right now. They are becoming a big seller.

Got mine. Very nice quality and top notch machining.

By the way Mr Pro Lux guy, thanks for writing hermaphrodite blow up doll on the outside of the packing in huge red lettering.

Got mine. Very nice quality and top notch machining.

By the way Mr Pro Lux guy, thanks for writing hermaphrodite blow up doll on the outside of the packing in huge red lettering.

LOL, hey, I never said that it would come in a "discreet" packaging!!
Buyer "Beware" :lmao

LOL, hey, I never said that it would come in a "discreet" packaging!!
Buyer "Beware" :lmao

Nice! :lmao

how much would one be to measure a 15 over swingarm?

how much would one be to measure a 15 over swingarm?

The easiest way would be for me to supply you with a longer threaded rod on the end of the measuring stick.

you finally made somethin that i can use :lol subscribed :cheers

you finally made somethin that i can use :lol subscribed :cheers

I initially made 10 sets and they sold very fast. I got another 15 in the works. should have them ready to ship this coming week, however, I will be away for a week on a bizz trip the following week.

Just arrived yesterday. Looks good. Can't wait to try it out on both bikes!

--Wag--

You dont want to score the shaft and make it so the cones cant slide freely...
Thats what she said.

Free bump for ya man.

Anymore of these left? Do you ship to Australia at all?

Anymore of these left? Do you ship to Australia at all?

I have 15 more sets in the works. I will have them this week, however, I will be away on business all next week.

And yes, I can ship to Aussie, but you will have to pay the difference in shipping Sir.

I have 15 more sets in the works. I will have them this week, however, I will be away on business all next week.

And yes, I can ship to Aussie, but you will have to pay the difference in shipping Sir.

That's no problem at all. I will PM you in a week or so.

Thanks.

The measuring stick on this next bunch will be Red anodized. (orange shown in the pix here)

The measuring stick on this next bunch will be Red anodized. (orange shown in the pix here)

Well, I'm not sure if I want one anymore. :lmao

Okay, strapped it up to the Busa. Pretty easy to use. My markings are off by about a quarter inch from the markings. I had to force it over to make it work on the alignment tool and I was having severe doubts.

However, I took it for a test drive and lo and behold, the slight pull it has always had to the right? Gone.

Worth the bux.

--Wag--

Okay, strapped it up to the Busa. Pretty easy to use. My markings are off by about a quarter inch from the markings. I had to force it over to make it work on the alignment tool and I was having severe doubts.

However, I took it for a test drive and lo and behold, the slight pull it has always had to the right? Gone.

Worth the bux.

--Wag--

Glad you like it. My bike was off too using a pr. of dial calipers. I couldn't believe it either.
Thanks for the feedback Lou.:cheers

These will be available as soon as I get back from my trip at the end of this coming week.
Sorry for the delay.

Glad you like it. My bike was off too using a pr. of dial calipers. I couldn't believe it either.
Thanks for the feedback Lou.:cheers

So you were using calipers & it was off compared to your tool?? I have been doing mine for years with a caliper.

Yes, it was off.

BTW guys, I have 15 sets of these ready to ship for anyone who is interested. I have been away out of state this week so I'm catching up on things now....

95.00 + 12 to ship

paypal:

sales@proluxracing.com

I'm in. Can you set one aside for me please. I will fire off a PM about postage to Australia when I get home.

Thanks.

I'm interested, but it would be nicer if there was an easier way to work with fixed pegs.

I'm interested, but it would be nicer if there was an easier way to work with fixed pegs.

I really cant do much about that without having to create a different design on the measuring stick.. Not all aftermarket products together in harmony.

You have any of these left? What do I need to do to get one?

im interested as well please PM if u have any left

You have any of these left? What do I need to do to get one?

Just pm me. I do have a bunch of them in house ready to ship.
im interested as well please PM if u have any left
pm on the way

payment sent.
Thanks

payment sent.
Thanks

Richie, Thanks. PMT received. Tool set going out this week. :cheers

I am going to be making a change in the design of this tool so the people with fixed pegs (Non Flip up) will be able to use this too.
It is going to work really great!

I am going to be making a change in the design of this tool so the people with fixed pegs (Non Flip up) will be able to use this too.
It is going to work really great!

Dammit, I should have waited! :suicide

All good, and thanks for getting my posted sorted out so quick, its appreciated:punk

PM Sent

Ok, the new measuring stick will look like this. It will have the arm added so that it will drop down below the peg. This way you will not have to flip up the peg out of the way and will work great for the guys that have fixed pegs.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/brendanp/newstick.jpg

Is this new design ready, and are they the same price, and how much to post to Australia. Thanks

I'm interested in seeing how far off everybodys factory marks are that have used the tool.

I'm interested in seeing how far off everybodys factory marks are that have used the tool.


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I'm interested in seeing how far off everybodys factory marks are that have used the tool.

i dont use the factory marks but i use a digital caliper between the axle block and swingarm. setting both sides equally with the caliper and then using the alignment tool i was spot on.

oh yeah and the tool is great quality and pro-lux is awesome the deal with if you have any problems he will make it right.

I bought one from them, great craftsmanship and great service.

The only down side was in came in a box labeled under age blow up sex doll.

I got one of these from the first batch (I think). It works great, simple to use and good for fast adjustments. I swap wheels between track and street and every time I change out I use the tool to check. It takes 2 minutes to check and if I need to adjust the chain slack a tiny bit, it takes just another minute or two.

A couple notes:

I have stationary pegs and it causes no problems for me, I simply put the tool just outside the pegs (the rods are long enough).

My factory marks are out by about 1/8" or so, almost a full increment. I had always used calipers anyway, but the tool makes it much easier and quicker.



Now if Brendan would just make my bearing press......
j/k no rush

I got one of these from the first batch (I think). It works great, simple to use and good for fast adjustments. I swap wheels between track and street and every time I change out I use the tool to check. It takes 2 minutes to check and if I need to adjust the chain slack a tiny bit, it takes just another minute or two.

A couple notes:

I have stationary pegs and it causes no problems for me, I simply put the tool just outside the pegs (the rods are long enough).

My factory marks are out by about 1/8" or so, almost a full increment. I had always used calipers anyway, but the tool makes it much easier and quicker.



Now if Brendan would just make my bearing press......
j/k no rush

Would be nice if you made this available to your track buddies for testing to decide if they want to get one as well... :wait

I got my tool today. Works good, looks really well made. My wheel was actually right on the money from using my caliper to measure from the chain block. This way is much easier though. The factory marks were off by about an 1/8". Brendan made me a pink one because I is special. :cheers

I put thumb screws on instead of the allen screws. It was already nice, now it's a little nicer. :cheers

Still have a few sets in house if anyone is interested. :cheers 2nd gen are coming soon....

good idea.

Used it again today when installing a new tire. Great tool!

--Wag--

Used mine for the first time today (finally got the bike far enough together to use it)

Nice tool!!

Beats the shit out of a couple of strings....

Used mine for the first time today (finally got the bike far enough together to use it)

Nice tool!!

Beats the shit out of a couple of strings....

Awesome! Thanks for the positive feed back!

Here is a link to my new tool.

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280315