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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Thinking of putting a wide glide front end on my Bob, and increasing my rake. Thinking of using 5 degree triple trees. Has anybody raked there Street Bob, would love to see some photos. All advise is welcome,

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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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i think 3 degress is about max you should go on the trees.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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iam interested in hear about this to.i like the wide front,i would like to install one to.but is it possible?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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on the stock Dyna frame is all the 29 degrees of rake in the head, or is some in the trees?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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2006 Triple Clamps steering head / fork angle

• FXDI/C/B/35 models: 29˚/29˚ (0˚ difference from head to fork)

• FXDLI model: 29˚/30.5˚ (1.5˚ difference from head to fork)

• FXDWGI models: 34˚/36˚ (2.0˚ difference from head to fork)

 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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2006 Triple Clamps steering head / fork angle

• FXDI/C/B/35 models: 29˚/29˚ (0˚ difference from head to fork)

• FXDLI model: 29˚/30.5˚ (1.5˚ difference from head to fork)

• FXDWGI models: 34˚/36˚ (2.0˚ difference from head to fork)

Thanks, so on the FXDI you could go 3 degree trees and have 32 degress and the trail would be good?
 
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Thanks, so on the FXDI you could go 3 degree trees and have 32 degress and the trail would be good?
Wide Glide triple clamps adds 2*, Photos here
 
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