Road King trike questions

[Buck1]

Hello all. I have a 97 Road King with the Frankenstein rear end.

I have a few different questions but instead of starting a thread for each question I will ask them all here.

First I bought 8" extended forks for this bike thinking I can extend the front end out a bit. I have been told elsewhere I will be screwing up the geometry of my steering and will make it dangerous. Is this true?

I also purchased the 7 degree rake triple trees from Frankenstein but was also told it makes little to no difference in the ease of steering. True or false? I have dual rotor front brakes and the triple trees do not look as wide as the stock. Has any one else found the same problem?

Next question.

I purchased the separate inner and outer fender brackets from Frankenstein to save a few bucks and because I put 10 1/2" wide tires on back. Frankenstein does not seem to have a finished fender bracket assembly made for my bike with the width tires I put on it but the question is if anyone knows a less expensive fender I can adapt to fit over my tires. Trailer fenders are a option but not one I really want to use. Any other ideas?

Lastly, I have back issues which is the reason I do not feel safe keeping 2 wheels upright with my legs so I went with the trike to try to be able to ride again. I need a good solo seat that will help absorb as much road bumps as possible even though my bike has air ride suspension. Any suggestions on a good solo seat?

Thanks all for any help and suggestions.

Buck

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hello all. I have a 97 Road King with the Frankenstein rear end.

I have a few different questions but instead of starting a thread for each question I will ask them all here.

First I bought 8" extended forks for this bike thinking I can extend the front end out a bit. I have been told elsewhere I will be screwing up the geometry of my steering and will make it dangerous. Is this true?

Yes and no, too much leverage can make steering clumsy

I also purchased the 7 degree rake triple trees from Frankenstein but was also told it makes little to no difference in the ease of steering. True or false? I have dual rotor front brakes and the triple trees do not look as wide as the stock. Has any one else found the same problem?

Raked trees is a better idea than extending forks

Next question.

I purchased the separate inner and outer fender brackets from Frankenstein to save a few bucks and because I put 10 1/2" wide tires on back. Frankenstein does not seem to have a finished fender bracket assembly made for my bike with the width tires I put on it but the question is if anyone knows a less expensive fender I can adapt to fit over my tires. Trailer fenders are a option but not one I really want to use. Any other ideas?

Check craigs list a Flea Bay for used Fl Rear fenders and fab your own brackets

Lastly, I have back issues which is the reason I do not feel safe keeping 2 wheels upright with my legs so I went with the trike to try to be able to ride again. I need a good solo seat that will help absorb as much road bumps as possible even though my bike has air ride suspension. Any suggestions on a good solo seat?

IMO, Mustang seats are the best, tho stiff until broke in, you can also have seats modified here,

https://www.meancitycycles.com/

Thanks all for any help and suggestions.

Buck

Best of luck and welcome to Trike Talk

 

[Gorilla]

get the police solo seat that they had for the road king. best solo seat available

adding raked trees does help with the steering. i added 7 degrees to my "07" road king when I triked it.

no help on the extensions

Good Luck

 

[stacebg]

these are my opinions which i paid good $ for other will probably vary

7 degree rake triple trees = best mod you can make for easier steering!!

was also told it makes little to no difference in the ease of steering. this person should crawl under a rock and be verwy verwy qwiet! or we will get elmer fudd on his case!!!!

8" extended forks = looks cool but makes steering harder! when u add trees front of bike drops i think about 4 inches will bring it back level.. never tried it but it is possible 8" with 7 degrees will be ok but certainly level would be better

I have dual rotor front brakes and the triple trees do not look as wide as the stock. easiest to measure the u KNOW