Old 06-05-09 | 11:16 AM
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Bikes: Moots Vamoots, 'Dale T2000, DB Response Comp, 1998 G. Fisher HKEK, 1989 Panasonic DX-6000, 1988 Fisher Montare XT, 1983 Nishiki Int'l, 1972 MB Grand Record, 1975 MB Grand Jubile, 1985 Centurion Ironman, 1982 Miyata 710

Originally Posted by Panthers007
Always check the RD hanger-alignment if you've had an impact on the drive-side rear.Even 'dumping' a bike down on it's right (drive) side is often enough to throw the hanger out of whack. Once you've checked and cleared/fixed the hanger-alignment, run the RD through it's paces and make any adjustments then.
Totally agree.

Many people don't understand how easily they'll bend.

Putting it in the back of the car, drive-side down.

Laying it on the grass.

Trying to pedal-park it at a curb.

In a bike rack where other bikes come and go.

Etc., etc., etc.
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