4 1/2 or 6 degree Triple Tree

[Hummingbird]

I have a 2008 GL1800 w/MotorTrike Adventure kit. what is recommended for the MotorTrike, 4 1/2 degree or the 6 degree ??

 

[turboman1354]

If I am correct the 4 1/2 rake is for the shorter conversions like champion and motortrike and the 6 is for longer conversions like CSC,hannigan,and roadsmith

 

[FRR]

I love my 6 degree on my CSC Makes handily much easier

 

[rmrc51]

If I am correct the 4 1/2 rake is for the shorter conversions like champion and motortrike and the 6 is for longer conversions like CSC,hannigan,and roadsmith

Correct! ThumbUp

I have a 6 degree on my Roadsmith and it's perfect. I had a 97 Valkyrie with a MotorTrike unit which had the 4 1/2 degree rake which was perfect for that setup.

 

[msocko3]

I think it also depends on a persons upper body strength, I road a Hannigan equipped 2012 Wing with their 4.5 rake and found it easier than the Triglide I used to own. I don't know what a 6 degree would feel like, I have to believe it would be almost too easy for my taste. But then that is why they have a variety of rakes to choose from.

 

[Papa Zook]

For the Motor Trike I would suggest a 4.5 degree rake kit.

 

[Hummingbird]

OK - just ordered and paid for a 4.5 from Bazooka

 

[Konrad]

Correct! ThumbUp

I have a 6 degree on my Roadsmith and it's perfect. I had a 97 Valkyrie with a MotorTrike unit which had the 4 1/2 degree rake which was perfect for that setup.

Apparently RS offers different rake kits dependent upon the year of the bike and/or the year of the conversion kit. My bike is a 2006 GL1800 and the kit is a 2010 HT1800 which came with a 5 1/2 degree rake.

 

[rmrc51]

Apparently RS offers different rake kits dependent upon the year of the bike and/or the year of the conversion kit. My bike is a 2006 GL1800 and the kit is a 2010 HT1800 which came with a 5 1/2 degree rake.

If you have Roadsmith to the conversion, they install a 5 1/2 degree rake on a Goldwing unit. The dealer I bought my trike from, KD Cycle in Alabama used a 6 degree rake. I called Roadsmith and asked if the additional 1/2 degree would be an issue. They told me that many dealers use the 6 degree and you wouldn't be able to tell a difference with the between the 5 1/2 and 6. No issue at all.

 

[skuuter]

I'm partial to the 4.5 degree kit on the Motor Trike 'Wings.....ThumbUp

 

[kimber45]

I have a 6 degree on my GL. Much much better than the Triglide.

 

[keepinon]

When considering a rake kit for the Valkyrie/MT, there were 4-1/2*, 6*, and 8* kits available. I went with the middle 6* kit, and really appreciate the ease of steering & ride it affords.