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DNA on a Softail
I plan on building a Softail trike soon , probably using a FLSTC or a FLSTF and a DNA kit.........has anybody got any advice or suggestions ?.......I don't want to get into tearing the front forks off for a rake kit , just want to keep it simple with no box on back.......any advice on rear wheel size ?....would 14" wheels make it ride better..........any realistic advice is appreciated !
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Welcome Jeff,Originally Posted by JEFFCURTIS
I would suggest going with a 15" wheel and tire as that is pretty much the industry standard for trike conversions and there is a much better selection of tires available in that size which also means prices will be more competitive. As for the rake kit, yes you do not have to install a rake kit, but if you dont, you will wish you did. Not just for ease of steering, but for safety.
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Hello Jeff! No words of wisdom for your project but want to welcome you to TrikeTalk from west Texas!
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15 inch rear wheels and tires are popular sizes for trikes
The softail front end should handle quite good for a trike
I have a friend that Trikes a FLHT with a softail front end it steers nice
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Thanks Papa....I believe the softail has about 3 more degrees rake than the FLHs.....32 degrees I believe , do you think that I would need more ?...also , the safety aspect , do you think I might get front end wobble ?....let me know what you think....thanks...Jeff
Hey Jeff, Welcome from Wisconsin! Sounds like a nice project, send us some pics as you build.
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Recommended Rim size, back spacing and offset
Good evening all,
I have seen may posts about DNA, but unable to locate one that will tell me the specifics for the rim requirements.
For example, I see 15 is recommended.
I read that 205x65x15 is a good tire size
I read that a 7.5 inch is a good rim width.
I talked with DNA today, and they mentioned 3 3/4 backspacing,
No mention of offset.
So can I safely assume that the 3 3/4 is the max as to not hit caliper?
That I would be best server by a 2 to 3 inch back spacing?
Please advise
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