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 Item 10).
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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).
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