Headstock or New Yokes Help??

[Skythepig]

Hi I have a 1975 Goldwing GL1000 based trike. It has the stock forks etc so am finding the steering and tyre wear heavy with an old shoulder injury that has come back to haunt me in later life.
It is a really nice trike which i have had for 3 years and would like to keep riding and have taken several lots of advice about changing the rake to improve the front end steering. But despite all this advice I am now confused as to what should be changed.:xzqxz:
Some workshops are saying I need to have the headstock cut and rewelded at a new angle which is a major job stripping down and cutting the frame etc.
Others are saying buy a new set of yokes/trees with a 5 degree rake and just replace the standard stock with the new ones, but will i then need longer forks?.
I know there is a lot of info on the forum about this subject, but are there any of you experts who have actually had this work done, either method, and are happy with the result.
If any one is in the UK, where did you get the work done or the parts required. Recommendations greatfuly received
Help and advice needed thanks.

 

[Skythepig]

Hi all having taken a lot of advice it seems that a raked triple tree is the way forward. The magic number appears to be 4.5 deg or 5 deg.
Now the problems start, I have been unable to find anyone here in the UK or even the USA who will supply a raked triple tree for a 1975 Goldwing GL1000.
Many of the companies mentioned in various forums (I have contacted) seem to no longer make this model or are no longer in business.
Do any of you know of a supplier who they have dealt with recently, that is still in business, that could provide the tree I am looking for?

 

[Lucky]

YOU NEED TO PM BAZOOKA. He is the resident expert on rake kits. Besides he will probably save you some bucks.

 

[Gold Rush]

Welcome to trike talk Gary. From your profile photo it appears your trike maintained the original stance and rake angle so I don't see why you couldn't add a mild rack kit if one is available.

Generally short wheelbase trikes do not perform well with higher degree rake kits. Not knowing the original steering head angle, it is really difficult to say if five degree is too much. Most of us with GL1500/1800s with Motor Trike conversions (short wheelbase) comfortably use the 4.5 degree kit.

Sorry I can't help with a source. That is going to be difficult. Cut and weld may be your only option. I relate to your shoulder pain so hopefully you solve the issue. :xszpv: :xszpv: