So is this a warranty killer?
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So is this a warranty killer?
Screw the warranty is what I have always said...If I break it and it fails warranty there are guys on this and other forums that can build it better than the MOCO gave it to me...
What is the rake on the 14s and up???
I think 4.5
Can you recommend any certain degree for my rg (4 - 6 ?) or is more the better?
Thanks for the info Zook. Any idea, at least ballpark, of the cost of the kit including install?
Zook,
When you talk about your rake kits you mention fork extensions being included. What is their purpose in conjunction with the other rake components and how long are they? not too long I assume.
Zook, When you talk about your rake kits you mention fork extensions being included. What is their purpose in conjunction with the other rake components and how long are they? not too long I assume.
When the front end is raked out, naturally the front of the trike would sit lower if not for fork extensions. The fork extensions are built from round billet stainless steel machined to the exact same diameter as the fork tubes. They replace the stock fork caps and are threaded to screw into the top of the fork tubes. They are typically 1" to 1 1/4" long depending on the particular Harley they are going on. With the extensions in place the trike maintains the stock ride height.
Just wanted to post that I finally installed my rake kit this week I purchased from you. I took my time and had the front end re-assembled by the end of the day.
Granted I didnt have to remove a whole fairing assembly but I did work from a wheel chair doing it
Thanks again Randy
I just installed trees I got from Bazooka, on a 1995 FLHTP with the anti dive set up.
If you want to keep the anti dive set up, you have to make some pieces to make it work on the older bikes. I also had to modify the spacer on the top of the switch, and put a 1/16" shim under the switch. If you want to install the Harley steering stabilizer, it also requires you to make some pieces to make it work. I now love my trike, it rides like it's on a rail. My buddy installed the same kit on his 2003 FLHTCU, and had no problems, bolted right on, and he says he doesn't need the stablizer. I have photos if you need them. Rainmaker
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
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So what length is best for an Ultra Classic?
When the front end is raked out, naturally the front of the trike would sit lower if not for fork extensions. The fork extensions are built from round billet stainless steel, machined to the exact same diameter as the fork tubes. They replace the stock fork caps and are threaded to screw into the top of the fork tubes. They are typically 1" to 1 1/4" long depending on the particular Harley they are going on. With the extensions in place the trike maintains the stock ride height.
Who is the manufacturer of that triple tree ? Different manufacturers use different styles or types of extensions.
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