rider1234us
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Is the difference really noticeable have BAD arthritis in hands and wrists
i have the same problem....yes the rake kit makes a world of difference
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Is the difference really noticeable have BAD arthritis in hands and wrists
Is the difference really noticeable have BAD arthritis in hands and wrists
i bought an 09 triglide tripple tree from harley. it fit my 01 ultra just fine. everthing bolted back just fine with the exception of the bottom chrome cover which you have to get a triglide one the sides aren't long enough to reach the bolt holes.
Took my recently purchased (but not new) '10 TG to the South Florida HD dealer to ask about a rake kit. They told me flat no. That 1) it has a rake kit and 2) it invalidates the warranty. Anyone else argued the warranty invalidation argument via HD? Off topic on this thread, in the same visit they suggested larger diameter grips (instead of a clutch wiz). Needles to say not too happy with those answers--and I don't know of a non-dealer mechanic here.
I read all of these posts because I am considering the rake kit. Zook I see you include fork extension tubes with yours. How or does that affect spring length? and while you got it tore apart should you upgrade the springs and associated components? I have an '07 Ultra with a Lehman Renegade.
The Tri-Glide stock triple trees adds just a 2.75 degree rake, very conservative and thought it helps a bit, it is hardly the optimum setup, ask the dozens of Tri-Glide owners who have changed out their stock trees for my 5 degree trees. When you factor in the additional components needed to make the kit fit properly on a non Tri-Glide, you will have very close to what I sell a 5 degree billet rake kit for, and my kits come with fork extensions, which keeps the trike level and the Tri-Glide trees do not, it drops the front end. Its a no brainer in my book.
The 5 degree Tri-Glide trees are among my best selling trees and I have had zero issues with any warranty claims. The Tri-Glide owners love them. They eBay their stock TG pull off trees and get half their money back.
The fork extensions do not affect the spring length at all. I do not recommend changing the stock springs, though that is a personal choice. So install stiffer springs and are satisfied with it, some change it and dont like it and go back to the stock springs. The stock setup is more than adequate and gives the most comfortable ride IMO.
What else do i need to purchase to have these fitted?, talking to the dealer today & He mentioned something about fork extensions.
ZED, I hope this info will help, I found it in the first post on this thread--
"These are 100% USA Made, machined billet aluminum 6061 alloy with new tapered bearings, races and free fork tube extensions and come with one year factory warranty."
I did the Roadsmith on a 2008 FLHTCU myself with on rake . Im going to buy rake kit from zook do i need to raise the front with a taller rim and tire
Sorry for the slow response to the rake install to my tri glide. The project has been further extended due to more floods here in northern Ohio. The Park has been quite busy and with the Holidays now upon us, my time in the shop has been really slim. I am not a commercial installer just a handy old hot rodder with a good mechanical aptitude to work on most anything.
So far, the removal of the Harley tree was quite a job due to the harnesses and all the brackets and fairing. Once the tree was out then working on installing the kit tree was trying. Probably the hardest part was installing the tube extensions. Removing the Harley tube plugs was pretty straight forward and easy, spring loaded, so be careful here. Next installing the tube extensions with spring tension was the hard part. I had to think about it and then made a tool similar to a valve spring tool used to work on engine heads.
This tool was used in conjugation to my bench vise. The vise holds the leg tube, and the tool pushes down the tube extension while threading it into the tube down spring tension. A chore but I did it. Fork legs are installed now and will work on it as more time comes soon.
Later,
Bill
I read this whole thread ... never did see anything about voiding the warranty ...
The 2015 supposed to have more rake already ... do I need this ... I get a little work out in the twisties
I recently purchased a 2013 Road Glide FLTRU motortrike. would it make it any easier to steer with a rake kit installed? I've been told motortrike kits don't change the wheel base so I shouldn't need one but it is pretty tough to steer. Also been told the road glide may not have the clearance for one. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
Motor Trike has been telling their customers that ever since they started business, but if they were not needed why do so many buy and install them and rave about how much better their trike steers? Yes they are very much needed. The road glide has plenty of clearance for on...see pcombe's post above, I sent him one along with his Champion conversion kit (also short like the Motor Trike kit) and he loves it.
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