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Help with fork extension & rake

  • noctm
    noctm
    5 years ago
    Gday
    Im thinking of putting in some longer tubes in my sporty, maybe 4-6" over but I don't want to sacrifice low speed turning and other handling aspects 
    this means adjusting the rake to match
    The only problem is I don't know how much rake per inch over stock etc. 
    I've done quite a bit of research and I can't find any good info
    Any gurus here able to offer some insight? 
    On a related note what would be involved in putting on a springer front end? Is it bolt on or are there other adaptions I have to make? 
  • Ratbob
    Ratbob
    5 years ago
    Have you looked at (googled up) “rb racing rake and trail calculator” good info there.
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    5 years ago
    If you want a springer, have a look at bikesales as there's a 1988 low mileage softail springer for 12k. Hideous custom paint job on it but a collectable bike and easy to paint it back to factory colour 
  • HOG63
    HOG63
    5 years ago
    Just added 4" to my '05 Sporty. 
    Rides even better in the twisties now. 
    (10w Penrite oil, progressive springs.)

    I reckon 6" would be too much though, without further adjustments, eg rake. But that makes it less of a 'mountain' bike. 
  • Birtyyy
    Birtyyy
    5 years ago
    You can get aftermarket springers that would be a straight bolt on, might just need to add a steering stop. Check out Meatballs Springers, they're the closest thing to a Harley springer and come in a range of lengths.
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