Night Train Rake?
The 2000 thru 2009 Night Train had 2* in the trees. I'm not sure about 1999 though, as that was a special case... first year of the NT, and last year of the EVO motor. It should be easy enough to measure. Park the bike on a level surface with the wheel pointed straight ahead. With the bike in profile, center a long straight edge on the steering neck and another on the down tubes. Are they parallel? If yes, then no rake in the trees.
Last edited by Mr. Lucky; Jun 21, 2012 at 09:34 PM.
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Raking a 2008 Night train
The 2000 thru 2009 Night Train had 2* in the trees. I'm not sure about 1999 though, as that was a special case... first year of the NT, and last year of the EVO motor. It should be easy enough to measure. Park the bike on a level surface with the wheel pointed straight ahead. With the bike in profile, center a long straight edge on the steering neck and another on the down tubes. Are they parallel? If yes, then no rake in the trees.
so far the only thing I found was with American suspension and they only recommended a 3° rake and the custom kit was $2700 if I'm not mistaken.
Kinda pricey for only 3° when I see other kits for anywhere from $600 to $1500. With 6° to 14°
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Old thread brought back to life. Vulcan Industries make a stem kit for this purpose and if you want a little custom tree Hawg Halters makes some really nice raked hidden top nut trees that I believe are in the 5-6 dollar range...
Knightdriver, I don't think you'd be happy with the way a radical raked tree would make your bike handle However, Arlen Ness makes 7° rake kits that sell for under $1000. Maybe check those out. Also consider the cost of quality (longer) down tubes and new seals, + the labor cost of installation if you can't do it yourself.
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