I have an 08GL18HPN with 2013 M/T Adventure kit. When I got it the dealer said it had a rake kit installed. But at speed it takes some muscle to make it turn the corners. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I have an 08GL18HPN with 2013 M/T Adventure kit. When I got it the dealer said it had a rake kit installed. But at speed it takes some muscle to make it turn the corners. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My new Roadsmith came with the 5.5 deg. rake and even as a new trike rider I took to riding like a "fish in the water"
My bike steers very easy, w/o much strength, and at the end of the day I'm not all tired out riding..
I'm glad I did my homework and listened to many of you "seasoned" trike riders... You all were truely correct, when saying to rake it out...
I've been riding motorcycle(s) for over fifty years, so I'm not a newbe to riding two wheels, BUT three wheels I'm still learning (with a smile)....
Things I learned:1) Watch out for gas pumps smashing into them with your fender
2) Allow more time at a gas station, cause every bodies coming up to yea
3) stay behind that windshield, cause bugs will fly into your mouth, cause you can't wipe that smile off your face..
4) steer into that corner, don't lean
5) Many questions will be asked too you
6) Most important thing is learn to stop smiling before entering your home, cause your wife will think, "somethings up", and you did something wrong, and she's going to a want a complete explanation on why your smiling :wave4::wave4::wave4:
Gotta love it!
Ronnie
Come down and ride with our group on a typical ride thru the Arkansas twisties and I'll guarantee you will learn what tired shoulders feel like. BTW, it also a lot of fun.
I was told adding rake of the larger degrees to a Harley would possibly need longer throttle cables
I have an 08GL18HPN with 2013 M/T Adventure kit. When I got it the dealer said it had a rake kit installed. But at speed it takes some muscle to make it turn the corners. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I have an 08GL18HPN with 2013 M/T Adventure kit. When I got it the dealer said it had a rake kit installed. But at speed it takes some muscle to make it turn the corners. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I now know the dealer lied to me. I looked at the triple trees and they are black. From what I have read that means my bike is not raked. Thank you ALTUS MOTOR SPORTS Altus OK. Now I will be out XXXXX dollars for a rake kit plus installation.
How much will this cost me. Everyone please pass the word, don't deal with Altus Motor Sports.
Sorry for your situation. If it ends up that you are going to change your trees please contact PAPA ZOOK the site owner he will sell you trees at a price no one can match. And they are great trees. I've installed a couple of them
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