smgmck Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) Hello all, I am a final year university student looking to create a tool for motorcycle riders and owners. If anyone has 5 minutes spare, could you kindly fill in my questionnaire Questionnaire link here cheers Edited November 17, 2020 by smgmck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Link is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Thunderbolt said: Link is dead. Works OK for me, it's just a URL in the original post, not a hyperlink, so you have to cut & paste it. However, magic happens if you click here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 https://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/wheelalignment.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 3 hours ago, lorenzo said: Works OK for me, it's just a URL in the original post, not a hyperlink, so you have to cut & paste it. However, magic happens if you click here. Appreciate the help with the link! My first post so had no idea how to hyperlink it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzo Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 23 minutes ago, smgmck said: Appreciate the help with the link! My first post so had no idea how to hyperlink it Maybe adding a hyperlink can be past of your coursework? Is there a unit dedicated to the PBmagforum? I should hope so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 2:42 PM, smgmck said: Hello all, I am a final year university student looking to create a tool for motorcycle riders and owners. If anyone has 5 minutes spare, could you kindly fill in my questionnaire Questionnaire link here cheers The links to the two forms you mention don't link to anything, and they can't be copied and pasted (on a mobile ph. at least) so I can't access them. I've answered your questions. I've got one of these, although mine was made by @kanerdog1x1 of this Parish many moons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, MonkeyJim said: The links to the two forms you mention don't link to anything, and they can't be copied and pasted (on a mobile ph. at least) so I can't access them. I've answered your questions. I've got one of these, although mine was made by @kanerdog1x1 of this Parish many moons ago. 😮😮😮🤔🤔🤔🤔 New tool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nampus Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, MonkeyJim said: The links to the two forms you mention don't link to anything, and they can't be copied and pasted (on a mobile ph. at least) so I can't access them. I've answered your questions. I've got one of these, although mine was made by @kanerdog1x1 of this Parish many moons ago. I've got one of those, never used it though. The rearsets or the exhaust are in the way. And removing rearsets or an exhaust to adjust a chain seemed a bit to much hassle to me. I've just bought one of those laser things and use that instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 9 minutes ago, Evilchicken0 said: 😮😮😮🤔🤔🤔🤔 New tool !!! well.... not quite, I had to check back because I couldn't remember but @kanerdog1x1 made it for me back at the start of 2012 And it's still going strong, very handy it is too. I realise it only measures from swingarm pivot to rear wheel, rather than front wheel to rear wheel, but it's quick and convenient. 1 minute ago, nampus said: I've got one of those, never used it though. The rearsets or the exhaust are in the way. And removing rearsets or an exhaust to adjust a chain seemed a bit to much hassle to me. I've just bought one of those laser things and use that instead. I've not had that problem with mine. @kanerdog1x1 designed the pointers to be long for clearance, and it worked. But I would agree, if I had, it would be too much hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo S2 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, MonkeyJim said: well.... not quite, I had to check back because I couldn't remember but @kanerdog1x1 made it for me back at the start of 2012 And it's still going strong, very handy it is too. I realise it only measures from swingarm pivot to rear wheel, rather than front wheel to rear wheel, but it's quick and convenient. I've not had that problem with mine. @kanerdog1x1 designed the pointers to be long for clearance, and it worked. But I would agree, if I had, it would be too much hassle. Front to back is just two long bits of timber and a G clamp ... Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Timbo S2 said: done Much appreciated mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 55 minutes ago, Evilchicken0 said: Front to back is just two long bits of timber and a G clamp ... Shirley Yeah... but I don't have two long bits of timber, or a G clamp, and... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilchicken0 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, MonkeyJim said: Yeah... but I don't have two long bits of timber, or a G clamp, and... Awww mate ... you need bits of timer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascalon Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Done. Any chance we can see some results? As well as the tool development? Good luck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Ascalon said: Done. Any chance we can see some results? As well as the tool development? Good luck with it. Thanks for answering, it’s a project that will run into 2021, but once completed I can show you the final product along with some prototypes as I go along 👍🏻 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John21 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 2 hours ago, John21 said: Done Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Hello all, Just a small update on this project; I will attach a photo of a basic prototype render and I need a bit of feedback for a few of the elements. firstly, which style of knob do you prefer (1,2,3 or 4) secondly, which colour would you like to see for the knobs and other smaller details thirdly, for reference, is a baked bean can a good size fit in your hand so that I can work out an average size for the knobs (the feet are all height adjustable and the rails allow a ruler to slide up and down to measure the distance difference on either side of the front tyre, and the bike is secured in place with a nut and bolt through the back wheel) any feedback is much appreciated cheers Edited February 19, 2021 by smgmck added detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) I know I shouldn't say it, sorry, but @fastfreddybikes should be answering all this 🤔 Edit, I will actually be sensible as well, so I presume the scale of this isnt fully finalised, as for example, someone who owned say a ducati diavel with its wide 240 rear tyre, is possibly unlikely to have enough on those front tabs to be able to extend in towards the front tyre so that it touched, if I am looking at this idea correctly, or just being a total fukwit? Edited February 20, 2021 by firebeast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rureadyboots Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I think big black knobs would be a popular choice for the forum. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfreddybikes Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 20 hours ago, smgmck said: Hello all, Just a small update on this project; I will attach a photo of a basic prototype render and I need a bit of feedback for a few of the elements. firstly, which style of knob do you prefer (1,2,3 or 4) secondly, which colour would you like to see for the knobs and other smaller details thirdly, for reference, is a baked bean can a good size fit in your hand so that I can work out an average size for the knobs (the feet are all height adjustable and the rails allow a ruler to slide up and down to measure the distance difference on either side of the front tyre, and the bike is secured in place with a nut and bolt through the back wheel) any feedback is much appreciated cheers Any knob the girth of a baked bean can is ok in my book. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, fastfreddybikes said: Any knob the girth of a baked bean can is ok in my book. I reckon the ribbed option is probably best on the knob front 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfreddybikes Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Questionnaire and questionable preferences filled in... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted February 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 4 hours ago, firebeast said: I know I shouldn't say it, sorry, but @fastfreddybikes should be answering all this 🤔 Edit, I will actually be sensible as well, so I presume the scale of this isnt fully finalised, as for example, someone who owned say a ducati diavel with its wide 240 rear tyre, is possibly unlikely to have enough on those front tabs to be able to extend in towards the front tyre so that it touched, if I am looking at this idea correctly, or just being a total fukwit? can confirm you're not being a fukwit, scale is not fully finalised, currently working out some dimensions and will update everyone once this is done but for purposes of the render I wanted something simple to give people and idea of how it would work. cheers for the feedback 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smgmck Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 hello everyone, I know it has been well overdue but I was not satisfied with the final product. I will show my final product and a few detailed pictures of what my university allowed me to create in a two week span instead of 8 weeks. the rendered photograph will show my final idea and the photos will show a 1 metre version instead of a 2 metre version which could be used on all motorbikes. each corner of the product is designed to be height adjustable and so can be used on any bike, along with the holes on the rear portion so any length bike can be placed in the rear portion. In short, there rear wheel is clamped between the rear portion and then the front wheel is measured at each corner to determine how far off the alignment is at the back wheel, any questions are welcome. cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smgmck Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Just now, smgmck said: apologies for the awful quality of these photos, if anyone would like the full quality images email me at smgmck@gmail.com cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavey Posted April 24, 2022 Report Share Posted April 24, 2022 Hasn't all this been done before? Maxton have been selling the 'ronometer' for years, I made my own from 2 bits of box section alu and some stud bar... Or if you want to make life easier, get some lasers on the job. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265507015566?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=265507015566&targetid=4585169652812022&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812022&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=8f31415040ff184d19bb2334bcf7bbcf Much easier to transport too and checks more things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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