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Offline D

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How to rake a Honda
« on: March 14, 2010, 11:08:13 PM »
so i am wanting to rake my 650, I have been looking for a pre-made raked triple tree but haven't came across one yet. Also I haven't found much info here on raking bikes, did i overlook anyting any and all help is appreciated
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Re: How to rake a Honda
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2010, 11:13:06 PM »
There is no way in the world i would use raked clamps, they throw your trail out { often into negative trail} and can be extremely dangerous, probably why you can't buy any....  Rake the frame, it is a hell of a lot safer.. If done properly that is..

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Re: How to rake a Honda
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2010, 06:44:53 AM »
there is a site called chopperbuilders handbook there you will anything and everything you ever wanted to know about this kind of stuff.
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Re: How to rake a Honda
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2010, 07:17:26 AM »
There is a Honda Chopper site, you may find what you are looking for there. It is a good site.
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Re: How to rake a Honda
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2010, 05:47:18 PM »
i will look into all those sites and post related info here, thanks for all the replys  ;D
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Re: How to rake a Honda
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2010, 06:18:56 PM »
Quote from: BobbyR on March 15, 2010, 07:17:26 AM
There is a Honda Chopper site, you may find what you are looking for there. It is a good site.

that site is for SOHC 750's only. if you post it's for a 650, it WILL be deleted.

raked tree's are for correcting trail, not for the raked out look. you will have neg trail. i know cause i've done it and ended up with -4 trail on a sohc 750. that's from a 10/10 setup.

the way i rake stock necks is, cut right behind the neck and wedge it. first i put a piece between the bottom of the neck and the gusset then insert the wedge.
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