![]() ![]() I checked with local chopper shop about cutting my neck and putting a new one on and raking the neck out.They recommended not going that way because between cutting and welding that my frame in that area would not be safe. and put the rear turn signals back on for city driving). You can see some pics in my sig (I recently moved my head light further down and have a toolbag on top. I sold the sport bike recently, and I do miss the more aggressive position and control of the mids + standard syle position for everyday riding, but I will save up and get another used sport bike for my sporty's stable mate in a year or two instead of trying to get that out of my sporty. I do have to say, that at the time I had a sport bike + the Sportster, so I would drive relaxed on the sportster and push it on the sport bike. If I ever decided to go with a longer frame, I will most likely use these same triple trees. This combo also pushed my front end up a little, but I'm 6 foot, so it's no big deal. I ended up with 4.5 degree raked triple tree and +6 inch forks. Personally, without a longer frame, I didn't want the super long forks, but to each their own. I did the same thing with the handlebars. I took a pic of the sportster I was buying, cut out the front, and moved around the forks (length and angle) to get the look I wanted. When I bought my bike in '99, I did the poor man's photoshop for ideas while waiting. Even if you later decide to actually chop the frame, raked triple trees will help with the trail. Why not spend a little extra and get a raked one. If you are considering going with a wide or mid glide front end, or if you don't have a bottom mount light and want one, you are going to have to change the triple trees anyway. I wonder how many raked bike owners go onto the cafe thread and say how bad they think cafe's look when someone asks about tail sections?Īny-who. Good luck with what ever road you choose. Yep, he said it best.KIT is the way I am going with my 74' XLCH All that matters is that it looks good to you and that you like it! Just wanted to say as before.that is one nice lookin' scoot Dagsportster! And what Dag says.who cares what others think. Seriously, expensive, but worth ever last penny. In that regard, the kit has been a overwhelming success. I didn't do it for them - I did it for ME and that's the only person I need to please. I really don't care if someone I don't even know doesn't like it. It didn't exist 50 years ago, but so what? It does now and is a great option and a proven product. A bolt-on front end is no different than swapping out the bars, grips, pegs, seat or anything else. ![]() Whether you kit or chop, it's just a means to an end - the end being a certain style and ride-feel. I used a kit to extend my front end because:ġ) I don't weld and I got bad grades in geometry (AME kit retains proper rake/trail).Ģ) Safety was important to me (AME kit is TUV approved).ģ) I wasn't sure if I would like the raked out ride and wanted to be able to return to stock at any time (AME kit is removeable).Ĥ) Finding someone to chop the bike for me would mean dismantling down to the frame (lots of work), then shipping the frame around (hassle), then putting it all back together (lots of time). You've got to make your own decision about what works for you, though. It rides like it's on rails and I get compliments wherever I go. I kitted my bike and am not ashamed of that. ![]()
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