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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Cool negative trail

i`ve just got a 2003 wide glide that has had a few mods done , 16" wheels and 10 degree raked triple trees,longer forks,just measured my rake and trail and its 1" negative trail,is there any quick fixes? or whats best to do?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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it`s dangerous to ride with negative trail, the best way is return all to stock conditions
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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if it rides like **** change it if not leave it alone....people will tell you its bad to lower your rear end and leave the front alone like my dyna but it handles just as well as a stock bike....a bunch of worry warts...
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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Hahaha 07bobber..^^
You're right, only the road deliver you the true sensation of what is really good for you.. All rakes modifications are transforming the behavior and handling, it is true that after the high-speed ride is prohibited but we do not HD ..?
Even if I have a memory of a dangerous combination with 6° raked trees and 2' longer tubes that were in my fork!
Change the fork oil to obtain a higher hardness is also important ..
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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thanks for the advise guys, i`ve got a 16" rear wheel on as well, will putting the stock
21" on the front will that screwq things up more ?
 
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