How to tell if a GW trike has been raked?

[Dockem]

I've been perusing ads for trikes. Is there an easy way to tell if a trike has a rake kit on the front end? It's hard to tell from pictures of trikes that are for sale.

(Can you measure the distance of the front fender to the engine front? )

(Q1)

 

[Gorilla]

Yes you can.

 

[Gold Rush]

I've been perusing ads for trikes. Is there an easy way to tell if a trike has a rake kit on the front end? It's hard to tell from pictures of trikes that are for sale.

(Can you measure the distance of the front fender to the engine front? )

(Q1)

Measuring that distance works well if you have a two wheel version of the same model to compare with. Another way is to look at the top of the triple tree. Usually the OEM tree is painted black. On GL1800 Hondas that is a for sure way to tell. As far as which rake kit angle you might have, that would take some serious comparing. There are several values to choose from there... :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[keepinon]

I think the Honda triple-tree is black, so if you look at the bottom of the handlebars and the tree is silver or chrome, chances are it's been raked.

Bazooka will know, will probably answer soon.

 

[nucseal]

A wise man once said:
Veritas44
**For GEN I (2001-2010)**
Measure the distance from the leading point of the lower timing cover cowl to the rear-most surface of the front FENDER.
The distance on a stock OE 2001-2010 GL1800 will be right at 1.5 inches.
A Steering Angle/Trail modified (Triple-Tree changed) GL1800 will have an approx. 3-3.25 inch (depending on whether 4.5* or 6*) distance at that same point.
**For GEN II (2012 & Up)**
Measure from leading point of the lower timing cover cowl to the rear-most surface of the front TIRE.
The distance on a stock OE 2012 & Up GL1800 will be right at 1.375 inches.
Safe to assume that a Steering Angle/Trail modified (Triple-Tree changed) GEN II will add about 1.5-1.75 inches to make a the modified measurement approx. 3 inches as well.

Nuc