How much less effort will rake be on my steering 21 TG

[Notgrownup]

I am seriously thinking of adding rake kit to my 21 Tri Glide. How much easier will it be to steer? Doesn’t seem like a bad investment. I have searched and read a bunch of posts about it including here. You would think it would come already raked a bit more.

 

[cycle7447]

I will tell you - such will make a world of difference.

Years ago, we raked our 1989 Wing that had a MotorTrike kit. Wife road this and she handled it with ease.

When I converted our 2021 Ultra, we added an 11deg rake. Friend of ours purchased a new TriGlide - he asked about my conversion - so, he took the opportunity to ride it around the block. Almost immediately, he noticed just how difference my trike handled with the rake vs the TriGlide.

 

[hardwickbv]

Hard to put it in words but I had mine done after hitting a deer with the original front end on my 2017 Tri Glide.

I would not go back after having it done as it has made the ride and steering that much better.
I also have the 2+2 Wide bars so between the 2 it all adds up to much better steering.

The labor was the worst part so if you can do it yourself it would be that much better.

Bob

 

[Gorilla]

I am seriously thinking of adding rake kit to my 21 Tri Glide. How much easier will it be to steer? Doesn’t seem like a bad investment. I have searched and read a bunch of posts about it including here. You would think it would come already raked a bit more.

Maurice I added rake that I purchased from Papa Zook to my 2013 TRI Glide and it made a real difference. Several hours worth of work but worth it. And it's not difficult if you are used to turning a wrench. Contact Papa Zook see if he has one for sale.

 

[NHBAGGER]

Last two trikes I had the 9 degree rake and a 21" wheel. I don't think I would be without them. Looks great and handles better.

 

[Notgrownup]

As soon as I pay for my current upgrades I probably will and yes I would be installing myself as I’m pretty handy. Sounds like a good rainy day project. Thanks y’all

 

[Notgrownup]

I have to space out my purchases. I buy them with 6 months same as cash so I don’t take the hit all at once. Sounds like it might be a winter project. Christmas money

 

[PosseRider]

I am seriously thinking of adding rake kit to my 21 Tri Glide. How much easier will it be to steer? Doesn’t seem like a bad investment. I have searched and read a bunch of posts about it including here. You would think it would come already raked a bit more.

I had Zook do mine when we were in TX. Nite & day diff 100% better,,

 

[JTJersey]

Does the rake kit performance carry over to the Freewheelers? Mines a '21 and I've been following these threads for awhile.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Does the rake kit performance carry over to the Freewheelers? Mines a '21 and I've been following these threads for awhile.

Yes it does JT, the stock geometry of the Tri and Freewheeler are the same

 

[Burnerboy]

100% better!

Ronnie
9/5/24

 

[Trampas]

I know quite a few going with a rake kit, I'm happy the way it is stock, I have no trouble steering and most of the time is one handed to relieve my other hand a rest, carpal tunnel symdrome. I would have to drive a trike with a rake kit and then I might decide to do it but for now I will keep what I have.

Good luck for the ones that have it or going to do it


All for now Trampas

 

[Burnerboy]

100% better!

Ronnie
9/5/24

I went with a 5.5% rake on my Goldwing, I have to say that's now 100% better, much easier to turn, and more fun to ride, with a rake front end..

Ronnie
9/17/24