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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 05:16 AM
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Default Extending Forks - Anything To Watch Out For?

i've been doing some research into this and i think i've arrived at the decision to go +8" over on the forks, and then add 3 degree rake yokes (triple trees) to get the look I want. Ive seen all sorts of other combos, with +10 and no rake, to lots of rake. I've copied some images below, the first of which is +8 length and 3 deg rake, which is what I'm after. I don't want the engine to sit too high. Ive just got some burly slammer shocks for the rear.

I was advised to get the hard chrome tubes, instead of show chrome. obviously i'll need extended brake line. Anything else?



These are the yokes i was thinking of for my '72:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Dav...item3d02313a63






 
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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 06:44 AM
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as long as you've done the math on the geometry, I say go for it.
 
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