November 24, 2013 8:10 AM PST
Wow!!! I guess you're never to old to learn something. I've never in my 65 years heard of a rake "kit". I'll have to do some searching on that one.
Peace
November 24, 2013 10:44 AM PST
I remember "back in the day" folks were selling raked triple-trees, and were having major stress issues.
November 26, 2013 4:58 AM PST
Jimmy, a rake kit (at least the bolt on type) is basically a new triple tree with a bit of rake.
Here are some of what is out there...
http://frankensteintrikes.com/components_tripletrees_main.html />
I imagine if you went too far there would be a stress issue, but must are just a few degrees
November 26, 2013 6:51 AM PST
Jimmy, a rake kit (at least the bolt on type) is basically a new triple tree with a bit of rake.
Here are some of what is out there...
http://frankensteintrikes.com/components_tripletrees_main.html />
I imagine if you went too far there would be a stress issue, but must are just a few degrees
Just never heard the triple tree referred to as a "rake kit". Thanks for the info. However, if I was going to increase the rake on a motorcycle I wouldn't use a triple tree to do it. It might be good for the trikes.
Peace
December 2, 2013 5:17 AM PST
look for a 4-5 deg. rake kit to buy for 2008 kawasaki Vulcan 900
can not find one.......
December 2, 2013 6:06 AM PST
I am thinking an off the shelf kit is going to be real hard, if not impossible to find. Just not enough demand to have them as a mass produced item. My recommendation would be to take it in to a custom shop and see what they would charge to do the rake the old fashion way - cut and re-weld.
December 2, 2013 6:32 AM PST
I agree with Lucky. But Why do you want to do that?
December 2, 2013 7:54 AM PST
Thats probably her best bet,going with a custom fab shop.
Locally we have a few custom builders,and are spoiled in that
respect.Not sure how Louisana stacks up in that dept?
December 11, 2013 2:21 AM PST
thank you......
December 11, 2013 3:49 AM PST
I agree with Lucky. But Why do you want to do that?
make it easier to steer....