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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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Im looking at maybe putting a new set of trees on the sled. Pondering going to a 3 to 6 degree tree with stock tubes. Ive done some research and know that I can mess up the trail like this. I wonder If I can correct the trail back by lower the rear end 2". Any one done this before? Got pics or comments?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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if you extend the front im pretty sure the only way to keep the correct trail is to extend the front not so much lower the back.

go to seegercycles.com or its almost like that they prolly have what you want.


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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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I put 5 degree trees on mine and lowered the hole thing and I have no problems. Ive had them on there for 2 years and no worries. I can ride with no hands for ever and not have to worry about $hit.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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I had 6 degree trees for years. One day I noticed at EXACTLY 90 I almost lost it. Front END SLAP !!! I loved it up til then. Mine were Custom Chrome.

 

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Chrome-Dome, how much did you lower, where did you lower, and what did you use?

Rayfinseats, glad to see you pulled out of the bar flap. did you adjust for the trail? If so what did you do?

Im set on 6 degree trees now. Ive looked for lower kits, Im seeing these bolts that are suppose to lower up to 2" and thoughts?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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I put on 7deg trees and had to extend forks 4" to keep the trail and have no problems at all
 
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