I will defer to Randy he knows rakes.
I will defer to Randy he knows rakes.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
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.
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Here is a thread that will explain why fork extensions are needed and helpful.
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threa...Rake-confusion
Jim Murphy
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I would like to see more photos of your trike.
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I wouldn't mind seeing details of your steering stabilizer.
I also made one off parts to keep the anti dive system.
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I can sure understand the chore of installing the tube extensions. I put the nut and extension into the vise and pushed down on and threaded the fork tube to the extension.
I have managed with help to install without a device but it's a bit of a bugger.
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By the way zook I have never heard how the raked tree I sent you worked out?
have you used it?
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I solved the difficult installation of the extensions by using two woodworking bar clamps -- the ones with rubber pads on the clamping parts and ratcheting handles. I took one and clamped it to the body of the slider to keep it from collapsing inside the tube. Then, the other one was used from top to bottom to compress the spring with extension on top. The top of the extension has a plug in it, which I left loose enough to spin as the extension was wrenched into the tube. The loose plug kept the extension from walking off the pad as it was screwed in.
I was as wits end trying to horse the things together, was panting like a dog, and had just a few outbursts of colorful language until my mind was opened, so to speak.
Do you make a kit for the older Harleys I have an 84 flhtc I'm going to trike soon as the kit gets here from the trike life
A huge thank you to Pappa Zook for helping me find someone to install a HHI rake kit on my 2017 tri glide. I tried a few Harley dealers in Phoenix and they did not want to do it. Pappa Zook spent a lot of time and found an excellent source. Thank you
Late last year I had my 2014 Ultra Limited converted using the Champion Trike and Sidecar kit. It’s sold as a Lehman Trinity LLS kit which has the Champion undercarriage. With it I added their Rake Kit (5 degree). It handles better than I ever expected. I have ridden several miles on a Freewheeler and it is so much better handling than the HD Trike. I’m not sure what the total rake is but I’m glad I spent the extra money.