Raked Bagger
I raked my bike this winter. I bought a set of HHI trees for 650, and a neck block from Pickard for 150. (If you're comfortable fabricating, you can make your own frame insert and save the 150 bucks, the next time I rake one of these FL frames, I'm going to make up my own sleeve. )
Figure out what you need for a wheel and fender, if you're going to be changing your brake configuration, etc. I have about 2500 all in, wheel, rotor, fender, six piston caliper, brake line, trees, and materials to rake the frame. I went with a 23 inch front wheel, I know there are guys running 23 with just trees, no frame rake, but I feel that you need to rake the frame to properly run a 23. I raked my frame 7 degrees, and run +3 degree trees for a total rake of 40 degrees. The wheel is kicked out just a bit, the frame is level, and you don't need to take travel out of the suspension. Trail is slightly increased from stock, which is a good thing with these bigger wheels.
I like the look of the 26 inch front ends, but for my purposes, a 23 was more practical.
As it sits tonight, but I'm fixing to tear it back down for a conversion to a Road Glide front end.
Figure out what you need for a wheel and fender, if you're going to be changing your brake configuration, etc. I have about 2500 all in, wheel, rotor, fender, six piston caliper, brake line, trees, and materials to rake the frame. I went with a 23 inch front wheel, I know there are guys running 23 with just trees, no frame rake, but I feel that you need to rake the frame to properly run a 23. I raked my frame 7 degrees, and run +3 degree trees for a total rake of 40 degrees. The wheel is kicked out just a bit, the frame is level, and you don't need to take travel out of the suspension. Trail is slightly increased from stock, which is a good thing with these bigger wheels.
I like the look of the 26 inch front ends, but for my purposes, a 23 was more practical.
As it sits tonight, but I'm fixing to tear it back down for a conversion to a Road Glide front end.
Last edited by Mike; Mar 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM.
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