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
tester’s 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
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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 walls 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 toe-out 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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