rake kits

Just purchase roadsmith kit for my 1996GW am confused what degree of rake to buy?

Welcome, Fishmar! Check out this thread: [url]http://www.triketalk.com/forum/sale-wanted-87/ez-steer-rake-kits-discount-tt-com-members-2580/[/url]

I encourage you to send PM to Bazooka with the details of your bike. He will be able to let you know exactly what you need, and will be able to give you the best deal around on a rake kit!

Thank you Nana for your reply. I have a 1996GW SE. Can't decide between 3 4.5 or 6 degree rake. Would appreciate advise. Thanks very much.Am a new green member.

[quote=fishmar;129205]Thank you Nana for your reply. I have a 1996GW SE. Can't decide between 3 4.5 or 6 degree rake. Would appreciate advise. Thanks very much.Am a new green member.[/quote]

I have a 95 SE1500 RS and 3deg.rake and think 4.5 would be better.

The Roadsmith, like the Hannigan uses the long and wide rear suspension setup called a "trailing arm suspension". A 6 degree rake is what I recommend for your trike. You'll love it. I sell these delivered for just $695 to TT.com members....all USA made 6061 billet with new tapered bearings and fork extensions included. PM me for details.

Thanks to Bazooka and beenthere that really helps.Where i order my kit they said 6 too. Just wanted a second opinion.thanks for the help.

Welcome aboard fishmar. Bazookas trees are top drawer. I've installed 2 sets and highly recommend them.

[QUOTE=Bazooka;129212]The Roadsmith, like the Hannigan uses the long and wide rear suspension setup called a "trailing arm suspension". A 6 degree rake is what I recommend for your trike. You'll love it. I sell these delivered for just $695 to TT.com members....all USA made 6061 billet with new tapered bearings and fork extensions included. PM me for details.[/QUOTE]
Hi Bazooka Do all 6degree rake kits need fork extensions on 1996 GW roadsmith trike.

One caution I would add, I own a 2012 GW Roadsmith and I got the 5.5 rake which is to me very sensitive to steering pressure.

While I have great respect for Zook and the advice he gives, I think I might find a 6 deg rake a bit much.

This is my third trike and I've had 4, 5 and 5.5 rakes and have pretty much become accustomed to the race car steering response, but word of caution - if you get the 6 deg take your time getting used to it before you take on the twisties.

(Disclaimer - my comment is based on experience with current GW/Roadsmith. I've also had Hannigan and Lehman conversions. Your mileage may vary.)

[QUOTE=fishmar;254951]Hi Bazooka Do all 6degree rake kits need fork extensions on 1996 GW roadsmith trike.[/QUOTE]
I'm certainly not Zook but, any rake kit, IMO, should come w/the proper cap extensions to reset the ride height!

[QUOTE=fishmar;254951]Hi Bazooka Do all 6degree rake kits need fork extensions on 1996 GW roadsmith trike.[/QUOTE]


Yes they do. Also, I sell about 10 to 1 of the 6 degree VS the 4.5 degree and have had no complaints.

[QUOTE=Bazooka;254991]Yes they do. Also, I sell about 10 to 1 of the 6 degree VS the 4.5 degree and have had no complaints.[/QUOTE]

How long are extenions and do i need them for my 1996gw with roadsmith trike?

[QUOTE=fishmar;255073]
How long are extenions and do i need them for my 1996gw with roadsmith trike?[/QUOTE]

Yes you do.
Anytime a set of modified Triple Trees are installed, Fork Tube Extensions of proper length (determined by increase in degree) must be added to return the Unit's front to correct height and overall "level" of the Machine.
This is true regardless of Bike at the core or Brand of Trike conversion installed.

[QUOTE=Veritas44;255097]Yes you do.
Anytime a set of modified Triple Trees are installed, Fork Tube Extensions of proper length (determined by increase in degree) must be added to return the Unit's front to correct height and overall "level" of the Machine.
This is true regardless of Bike at the core or Brand of Trike conversion installed.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your reply .I had a very bad experience with my installer and don't have exstenions so trike is low in front and handles badly pulls hard to the right.

Bad installers really can be the main problem with a trike conversion. Wish there was some better way to grade these folks without spending a bunch of money to find out. RIDE SAFE

[QUOTE=Veritas44;255097]Yes you do.
Anytime a set of modified Triple Trees are installed, Fork Tube Extensions of proper length (determined by increase in degree) must be added to return the Unit's front to correct height and overall "level" of the Machine.
This is true regardless of Bike at the core or Brand of Trike conversion installed.[/QUOTE]
Thank you for your input much appriciated.fishmar.

My pleasure Sir ThumbUp
You're quite welcome.