Delboy's Garage, Quick and Easy Motorcycle Fork Alignment . 

Three years ago I tweaked my forks riding off-road in Moab Utah (a little bit of rain turned the red dust to slimy, slippery goo). It was 102 degrees and I stopped in a MacDonald's parking lot under a tree with the only shade in town, borrowed my girlfriend's iPad, reviewed your first Fork Alignment video and worked the Delboy Magic. I always meant to thank you for that and I figure - since this video is even better - than only never is too late. So...thanks!

High sided my bike on the way to work in the wet this morning. Having never had to realign forks this has been a massive help to fixing the bike.

I've literally just watched your old vid of this on your Busa, then this pops up. Timewarp baby!!

Best maintenance video ive watched yet! Thanks, perfect amount of information we need.

Oh man I’m glad I saw this. You just saved me a lot of money I didn’t have. I’m not a bike mechanic but I’ve managed to do my own clutch and other more simple stuff but I was at my wits end with these forks. Seriously THANK YOU!

Oh I love the interweb sometimes. Thank you so much for this, dropped my bike and thought it was only the bars but still didn't feel right. Now I know it was bars and this. Will fix this afternoon. Once again thanks for taking the time to film, produce and upload, bloody awesome.

Thanks Delboy! I just performed this operation this morning on my CBR400RR. It worked like a dream and the bike is running true and so much better now 👍👍

Awesome! I'll be bolting my forks back on this weekend and this update comes at the perfect time!!

Excellent video on the perfect subject I'm having an issue with on my son's Indian Cheiftan Limited. I've never seen an alignment done this way and I've been riding and doing my own maintenance for 42 years. I can't wait to try this method. Thank You, Ric

Fork alignment sorted... best mechanical video ever... just ‘Jap’ it up ! Excellent thanks

Hey Del and Penny, great video and a solid follow up to the first fork alignment piece. Thanks!

Thank you so much!!! I'm rebuilding my 95 Honda Pacific Coast front end, and this video is what I'm going to follow to align my front end!

good vids del.ive been riding and working on my bikes 30years and ive learnt a few things,specially about harleys.didnt have a clue about them as its my first one.youre helping a lot of people save money and enjoy their bikes.you actually make sense and easy to understand.thanks

Absolutely superb video. Nice clear instructions, no intrusive music, easy to watch. Anyone can follow this stuff. Top job. Fabulous workshop too.

Worked like a charm!!! No more pulling. Much obliged!

Thanks. You have given me confidence that I straightend my forks properly.

u just saved my life, time and money!!! thanks !!!!

Wow, this is probably the best front end alignment tutorial I’ve ever seen. I’ve been working on motorcycles for a long time and I’m always looking to learn. Great tutorial.

you exsplane everything better than anyone ive found here in the states. You are the best.

Video info. still solid as ever and still helping people like me to this day. Just used this procedure to align the front forks on my 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. Bike/parts may be different but the core info easily translates across platforms. This video a true public service to motorcyclists around the world. Thanks again. 🤟🏼

I dump my 6r a few years back a and swore I bent my triple. I'm gonna give this a go and hopefully it works. Appreciate the knowledge

Ahh... The wealth of knowledge! Thanks Del for again teaching me something I didn't know I wanted to know. Next time I need to do it I will be armed with the knowledge! Keep up the great videos!

Thank you for this! I have to do this on my bike before the season and I went to a shop! The mechanic told me how to do it but didn't mention some of the things you did. I appreciate the visual!!!

Many thanks for your time making the updated video. This is one of those easy jobs that i used to get stressed about if, what, how? New riders please pay attention, easy means if you feel confident in your own abilities as Del says often. You can save a fortune, listen to Del. :-)

Thanks, I'll follow your lead. much appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to do this mate. I own a brand new MT09SP and it felt going sideways when I got to ride the first time. Sure enough the rear wheel was out of alignment but it wasn’t easy the check as you instructed in the video as this bike has a European style number plate holder hanging off one side of the rear swingarm, so both sides aren’t the same. The added piece does have some marks on it but they are not that accurate. To get my measurements right I fitted in some pointers into the rear axle and measured the distance from those to the swingarm pivot axle. When all this was done the bike still steered slightly left if left to its own devices. Checking the bike with the string method looked like the front was aligned but through experience sometimes even a small degree could influence a bike’s handling. I decided to loosen the lower fork brace only and push down the bike a couple of times with the rear wheel off the ground on a strong pit stand. And it worked! So happy now. I’m not saying that your method is wrong, in fact it is a more sure way of getting a good result but all I’m saying that it’s worth just loosening the lower brace only at first and see if that sorts it.

Morning Del, not sure about CPR mate. When you mounted that bike and started thrusting down on it, in a rather domineering manner, some other, more darker thoughts, entered into my mind.... Only kidding mate. The way you explain each and every step is really quite something. Not only do you instruct, you also explain. Brilliant! Drive safe today buddy, that's a really long shift you've got there! Big hug to Penny too... Dai

I learned something new and actually enjoyed the video. Good presentation.

Just cruising through learning what I can. Nice presentation, easy to follow, great knowledge base. Thanks for taking the time to teach. Ride strong my friend.

Very helpful and informative video as expected, I swear you’ve saved me so much money over the years 😂 keep it up mate

Fn brilliant ! Thanks to you guys I now do almost every job on my own cb1000r and my lovely lady's street triple. Love the show and hope you keep doing it. Your talant and know how is gold to us all / cheers from Sweden

Great video, just done it on my gsxr after someone tried to snap the stearing lock. Feels so much better now, thanks fella

You ARE the perfectionist mechanic. Thank you for helping. Check rear wheel alignment first (not many people know that) then do the front later. You just remind me that I did Thrust Angle 4 Wheel Alignment for a living. Now I am retired and missed my workplace so much, 48 years, and love it. God Bless America.

Watched this and did it. Bike is a 1982 Suzuki GS550L. Bike would "wander or wallow" slowly when riding in a straight line. Could not keep the bike straight. Not a high speed shimmy but at any speed from 15 mph on up it would "fall off" to the right then correct and do it over and over. This absolutely took care of the issue no doubt about it. Thanks for a well done video.

such a good detailed video, very good in depth explaining, you know what you’re talking about and make it clear what to and what not to do

Very respectable mechanic, has helped me personally with my fork alignment without even knowing me :) Top man From K...

I'm sure he was only using the calipers that way so people didn't get confused but I really wanted him to flip them around and use the depth gauge! Awesome tutorial, thanks so much, I plan on doing this this afternoon. I appreciate how you explained it so that it could relate to most motorcycles, not just one specific model like some videos do.

Thirty years of doing it the wrong way on my Norton Commando. Thank You Delboy. Your videos are undeniably the best.

Loved your bandit videos and now you have the big yam in the stable happy days 😀 cracking bike.

Can't tell how gratefull i am you made this video,thanks so much,you saved my ass,i tought after a crash my bike was totaled,aligned the fork exactly after watching your video 2 times in a row and found that the problem was the handlebars and it's actually rideable.I'm looking for new ones to buy soon.THANK YOU SIR !

Great tutorial for us hobbyist mechanics, Thanks!.

Perfect job mate, very well explained. Great video work.

Thank you for the great videos . I still refer to all the ones you did on changing oil and brake fluid on the Harley . They have really helped me to service my bike on my own plus saved me alot of money .

Excellent explanation at exactly the right pace. That's a cool bike too. Looks like it will rip!

Very informative Del, another school day. Thanks

I usually dont press like on a lot of videos on youtube mearly due to the fact that im lazy, but this one my friend is worthy. Thank you so much for your time and effort to show us your technique.

Awesome video, super thorough and really useful! Thanks a ton for posting!

Thank you Delboy you're a legend. After riding the ruttiest of byways and ditching my Tenere 700 3 times, the forks were way out. They're now perfectly straight after your A class tuition.

Brilliant and well explained, thank you.

Clear explanation. Job well done. Thanks for the vid.

Another top vid. So useful for many I'm sure. Cheers.

Cheers for all your wee vids. I’ve now done easily £500 worth of basic maintenance to my bike and wouldn’t have had the confidence to do it with out your detailed advice. After any work I’ve done I simply rewatch /check my own work at the same time just to make sure it’s all correct.

I have a 2006 boulevard c50, very helpful and fun. Especially the 'mouth to bike CPR'

Thank you!!! Fixed me right up...

A thorough, well presented video saved us a lot (time n money that is). Help extremely appreciated. Cheers Alex

Thanks. I have a 2001 Fazer 1000 that came back from a Yamaha dealer after having new tyres fitted and it was immediately obvious on the ride home that the forks were skewed. I have watched many videos on how to correct this and this is the only one that worked for me. It's not just the position of the handlebars but the efficiency of the front brakes. Thanks again 🙂

Hi Del & Pen.. Thanks so much for these videos. You guys have saved me a fortune.. I watched the video on head bearings on the ZX7r, Huabussa Tokico 6 pot caliper rebuild and this one all to strip my Zx6r J2 2001. I removed forks and sent to Maxton, replace head bearing, replace seals in calipers then once back together use this video to straighten things up. Thank you thank you thank you. Kind regards Tim.

Excellent description, thank you so much.

I see! This is the correct way to do front forks alignment. My 2010 FZ1S and 2012 GSXR1000L2 are both out of alignment. I am going to try it out. Thanks. Your video is very informative.

Very useful vid on doing the fork alignment - and the bike looks really well-cared for!

The way u hv explained... Its awesome... A basketful tnxxxx to you!

Great demonstration. Thanks

Hi ,just like to say your video has been a great information add,thanks for you help.

Mate. Thanks so much for this vid. I need it. Love the XJ.

Brilliant explanation, thank you very much.

Delboy.. I am VERY late to comment but I have watched you over a fair few years now. I always enjoy and respect your content. This Fork alignment video was just what I needed for my 2007 Suzuki GSX1400 after I had replaced the fork oil and greased the head bearings.. I see you now own one of these BRILLIANT machines.. These are truly a hidden gem of bikes.. In the last 7 years (since i got back into Biking) I have owned 13 Bikes!! For all around every day use the GSX1400 suits me perfectly.. I describe it to my mates as a "Gentle Giant" Please DO keep up the good work sir.. Very best wishes from Lancashire.

Good Video. Clear instructions

Cheers mate! Just aligned my trike forks using this method, spot on!!!

nah mate thats the most complete learning video about this topic that ive ever seen. Thank you! my job will become way easier

Worked like a charm!!! No more veering to the left, thank you so much.......

Thank you very much for this tutorial, most precise video I've watch on this subject so far

Dude! I watched your first video and then this more recent one. Followed your steps to the letter. After dropping my Yamaha Super Tenere the other night my steering has been off. I thought I'd have an expensive workshop repair, but no. I was able to fix it myself. Just got back from my test ride as the sun is setting. Awesome ride and feeling stoked that all is good with my bike now. You rock, Del! Thank you, mate.

Great vid, you explain and demonstrate together really nice.

Best wishes on your recovery, Del. I have a long tour kicking off in a week and I gave this a go on my ST1100 this morning just in case. I didn't notice anything substandard so I don't know if this will be an improvement, but can't hurt to try.

Hi Del & Penny, as always another great video that will help lots of people. Well done mate.

Excellent video/instruction, much appreciated

Thanks Del , very informative.

Hey mate, thanks a lot for this easy to follow and comprehensive tutorial! My handlebar went from 90% to 99% aligned :) If I can buy you a coffee or something like that, let me know. Content like this should be cherished!

Your videos are fantastic. I’ve learned a lot from you. Nice to hear very thorough common sense information. Thank you!

Brilliant, thanks very much. I've torn my 2007 Dyna down to replace the steering neck bearings. This video will be of immeasurable help as I put everything back together properly.

Nice turbo Cant wait to see a riding vid. Caliper usage.. Use the thin pocky bit at the bottom of the caliper to measure depth. No eyeballing. Keep up the good work.

Strange that my Harley repair manuals never explain how to align the wheels. Thank you again . Amazing video Del.

Im glad i watched this before takling changing forks

Just nip it up That's it Love it! Great video man. Thank you so much. The zx6r I just purchased had handlebars that were out of line with where the wheel was pointing. This fixed it right up.

As usual, a superb video. Thanks to you both. I've just become involved with bikes after a lifetime with cars and you're really shortening the learning curve. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both, Niall, Ontario, Canada - KLR650 / Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX.

Straight layman's talking thank you for this advice

Great video, thanks. You are a great instructor.

Thank you very much man I'm doing it tomorrow

You"re amazing dude!! Thankx

Good morning great video enjoy your weekend

Great one Del! Thanks for sharing man ;-) I enjoyed it as always. Just a little point in using the caliper and you probably know it. You can use the little thingy that sticks out of the end of it, when you open it, to measure depth really accurately ;-) So, it can measure three things: 1-outer diameter, 2- inner diameter, 3-Depth!

Great video, worked form was really worried about having to get a new triple clamp or even forks. Thank you!

thanks, just what I was looking for

Thanks it worked for me

Thanks for this! My 1200 Bandit handlebars were a bit off after I had some work done, I followed your directions and presto! Much thanks for the great videos!!

Always a excellent and detailed video! Your videos are always helpful! Good job!

These vids have giving me the confidence to work on my bikes and save me money

I had my front off my vfr800 crossunner last week, thought i had everything straight when reassembled, but i now get a weave down the road, going to try this now and see if it helps. I watched this when you first posted it. Lets hope this gets that confident feeling back!

Great video editing and presentation. This helped me understand getting everything properly aligned. Thank you

Great tips my friend.. as usual you always remember the important things that we all ask our self's how to do it!! Thank you again for help saving some €€€ on the dealer shop. \m/ Ride in peace