Raked tree cups?
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Road Master
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Raked tree cups?
Anyone running raked tree cups? Is 3 degrees even enough to tell a difference in the rake? I know Traveler has them and his bike had a great rake, but I don't want to switch over to a Wide Glide front end or spend $500 to also do custom raked trees. Will the 3 degrees from the cups be noticeable and will they interfere with the ignition switch/lock?
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RE: Raked tree cups?
I have been looking for the same thing. Seems like know one has really used raked cups (except softail guys). I am planning to purchase some cups \\;for my 07 lowrider. It will put my \\;total rake \\;at 4.5 degrees, which will put the rake close to the stock softail standard and duece. \\; I think you will be able tell the difference with just 3 degrees. I know you can tell the difference going to wide glide trees and that is only 2 degrees.  \\;Cups are a lot cheaper option then new trees. And it is safer! I read somewhere that one downside to raked cups is it spreads your trees apart about 1 inch. I don't think that is a big deal. \\; Here is a link to the cups I am looking at. I spoke to a guy at vulcan and he said this set will work except newer dyna's require a longer stem. They do have them and will ship with the set, but you must specify when ordering.
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http://vulcanworks.net/Fork-Cup-Set-...ers-p-417.html
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http://vulcanworks.net/Fork-Cup-Set-...ers-p-417.html
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They are pressed into the frame neck
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Actually you just hammer them into the neck they won't move very tight fit.
I had them on my street bob, prob lowered the front end about 2inches but I had 10" shocks on the rear and it was fine with stock forks. You do need a press to swap the neck stems though.
They did the job but I didn't really like the way it spread the distance between the top and bottom trees. As for handling it was better than stock with 10" shocks.
I ended up chopping and raking my neck which I think is better but a lot harder and more expensive
I had them on my street bob, prob lowered the front end about 2inches but I had 10" shocks on the rear and it was fine with stock forks. You do need a press to swap the neck stems though.
They did the job but I didn't really like the way it spread the distance between the top and bottom trees. As for handling it was better than stock with 10" shocks.
I ended up chopping and raking my neck which I think is better but a lot harder and more expensive
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Yes, cutting the frame up is the only right way but a big operation too.
That's a lot of drop, 2 inches. I'd then replace the rear shocks too.
I wrote to Vulcan and asked them whether they have cups for a Fat Bob and how much drop I should expect. So far, no response. If I get a response, I'll let you know.
That's a lot of drop, 2 inches. I'd then replace the rear shocks too.
I wrote to Vulcan and asked them whether they have cups for a Fat Bob and how much drop I should expect. So far, no response. If I get a response, I'll let you know.