Trike Low in the Front

[Roadie]

I'm back - I got the bearing races out using a piece of 3/8" steel rod (all is good with that) -
Here's my new issue: trike was level after the initial conversion - Now after installing a +6 degree raked tree, the front of the lower frame is now about 1/2 - 3/4 inch lower - The ? is will being slightly lower in the front be a problem with steering and/or create any other control problems? Would it be better to be level again or even very slightly higher in the front ? Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Most rake kits come w/extended fork caps so the front can be leveled.

 

[saab9k]

I'm back - I got the bearing races out using a piece of 3/8" steel rod (all is good with that) -
Here's my new issue: trike was level after the initial conversion - Now after installing a +6 degree raked tree, the front of the lower frame is now about 1/2 - 3/4 inch lower - The ? is will being slightly lower in the front be a problem with steering and/or create any other control problems? Would it be better to be level again or even very slightly higher in the front ? Any suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Yes you need the extenders, best I remember around 2" long.

 

[Roadie]

Roger That! Thanks for the quick come back guys - that's about what I thought - will have to buy the extensions as my VTXtreme Tree didn't come with them. Real nice trees for the $ (750.00).