Rake confusion

[GladAlice]

Can anyone tell me the standard rake angle on my 2010 FLHXXX, and if all the rake is in the trees or are the standard trees raked too?

Ive been planning a 23" front wheel, so yesterday I looked up under my lower tree and saw this - it doesnt look like any standard Harley part Ive seen...



the EZ-FLH lettering makes me think its a Champion Trike thing but I'd really like someone in the know to confirm it for me.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

G'day mate and welcome to trike talk

According to Harley-Davidson, the frame steering neck angle is 32 degrees on all FLH-FLT models after 2009.

The Triglide and the Street Glide Trike have an additional 2.75 - 3 degree fork clamp assembly (Triple Tree) to reduce steering stress and headshake. For most riders the combination is great.

There are add-ons like your E-Z Steer trees (usually 4-5 degrees) that were added after the fact. They come in a variety of rake configurations. Unless it is stamped on the tree or with accompanying paperwork, you can only "guesstimate" what raked tree you have.

It may not be enough to put a big wheel on.:Shrug:

 

[GladAlice]

Aha. Well that gives me something to work from anyway. Thanks Lee

According to Harley-Davidson, the frame steering neck angle is 32 degrees on all FLH-FLT models after 2009.

The Triglide and the Street Glide Trike have an additional 2.75 - 3 degree fork clamp assembly (Triple Tree) to reduce steering stress and headshake. For most riders the combination is great.

There are add-ons like your E-Z Steer trees (usually 4-5 degrees) that were added after the fact. They come in a variety of rake configurations. Unless it is stamped on the tree or with accompanying paperwork, you can only "guesstimate" what raked tree you have.

It may not be enough to put a big wheel on.:Shrug: