ATV Wheel Alignment - The Easy Way to Adjust the Toe & Align the Front End

If you have handlebars that aren't positioned correctly or you've noticed your ATV not tracking straight, chances are it is in need of an alignment. Whether a part of routine maintenance or you just replaced the tie rod ends, having your ATV's front wheel alignment set up properly is key to having a good handling machine. In this video Charles shows how to adjust the toe and align the wheels on a Yamaha Blaster, but the process shown will be similar for all ATV models.

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[andreyzagoruyko]

Do yourself a favor; two ratchet straps, one on each handle going back to the grab-bar and find a point to measure; I used end handlebar to grab bar bracket and THEN adjusted everything. Otherwise you may spend HOURS adjusting it and the handlebar will keep moving; same with cars/trucks; stabilize that steering wheel first so you won't need to take it off and adjust it later.

[caucajunman]

Good idea about using Rachet straps to hold the handle bar straight and centered. I personally use a string line as a reference from the rear wheel rims to do the front wheel alignment.
I used 2 jack stands one forward and at the rear of my ATV with a string tied to each stand. Keep the string as close to the rim as possible without touching anything.
Take a measurement from the rear of the rear rim and a measurement from the front rear rim and move the front Jack stand in or out till you get a precise even measurement on both the rear and forward rear rim.
Now there is a straight line to adjust the front rim from. I then measure the rear of the front rim and the forward side of the front rim to get the correct toe in. I put an 1/8" toe in. Do the same for the other side.
I also use a piece of cardboard with cat litter under each tire so there's less friction to adjust the toe in.
That's my process, and I have good tracking.

[HomesteadOnThePreserve]

Brilliant!
I super appreciated this video allowing me to do this job myself!

[asadsaleem]

Thanks for solve big problem with easy solution.❤

[dragonscurse]

thank you, i just had this with my kids 125cc quad this morning, easy peasy...

[dustyfarmer]

Running a tight string line around all four wheels at axle height while the machine is on the ground at ride height is a better way to align the front wheels with the back wheels & adjust toe in/out angle. The string line method tells you straight away visually how your machine is tracking & what needs to be done if anything.

[jondeth]

*Thank you because it's much simpler than what I was expecting, and planning.*
I was going to clamp a pipe to each of the back wheels, measure off that, and adjust until I reached parallel. I'm on a high end Chinese quad, but I doubt the specs are in the manual or online.

[jeffreydohl]

Suzuki 750 King Quad has no room to loosen the bolts. What tools do the dealerships use on them. Where a lot of my friends quads tie rids are right out in the open.

[Tomac]

One of my a arm is like sitting more down not bent or damaged just difrently placed? What could it be?

[jerrystatic]

Do you just adjust 1 tire if its slanted a bit?

[rafaguerrero]

i need help. my son hit something with front left tire so it’s toe out and handle bars are uneven. where do i start

[stevensharkey]

Hi my gear box oil is turning milky after a few rides I've changed the water pump seals but its still doing it please have you or can you do a video on this issue we have a KTM SX 65 2019

[zacaea]

What would also work is just measuring the tie rods from ball joint to ball joint. On a warrior its 12.8 inches on each side

[digzman]

My wheel slightly bent in, how do I fix that ?

[michaelkorbel]

Does anyone know the front tire distance should be on a yfz450r?

[roxdarmurray]

Our small quads have really gone “pigeon toed“ & quickly wearing down tires. We followed instructions exactly. It seemed to move the tires as a whole, but STILL pigeon toed…🤷‍♀️ it didn’t adjust the bottom of tires “out” at all! any suggestions..?? We had to have done something wrong! Gave up after 3 hours on ONE tire!🤦‍♀️

[kamblack]

What can I do if my right tire has a little Wabble nothing serious but little

[thdimensiontravels]

When this machines suspension is sagged with the rider the toe out is gonna open up like a _ y y on prom night. You get the picture Im sure.

[Drain]

Do you have one for Camber & Castor?

[kevinnavarro]

How would you align the tires perfectly straight so that they are aligned to each other?