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Jim McCarty
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« on: March 13, 2010, 05:33:48 PM » |
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Looking at purchasing a Valkyrie Interstate trike. Doesn't have a rake kit on it.
Owner says it doesn't need it, steers fine. Maybe, maybe not.
Does anyone on the board own one without EZ Steer, & if so, what do you recommend?
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Lyn-Del
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2010, 06:16:49 PM » |
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Mine isn't raked. I've looked at replacing the triple tree, was told 6 degree is recommended for GoldWing, but 4 degree for Valk. I just muscle it, so far, so good.
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2010, 06:37:16 PM » |
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depends what kit is on it
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Jim McCarty
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2010, 07:10:05 PM » |
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It's a MotorTrike kit on a 99 I-State.
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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2010, 07:41:39 PM » |
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i rode mine for 2 years without the easy steer..trust me get the easy steer..it will make running the twisties so much easier and less stress on your shoulders.
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Kaz
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2010, 07:56:46 PM » |
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Contact Daryl at www.XF6-custom.com. He can help you decide which way to proceed with raking your trike. If the discussions I've heard are true, you might want to consider doing it. |
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Karen
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2010, 08:03:39 PM » |
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I'm with Lyn-Del, haven't met a curve or corner that couldn't be handled. But I also trust Rick, who has the conversion and loves it. Just personal preference, I guess.
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JerryB
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Takin' it easy!
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2010, 08:03:59 PM » |
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I don't have any problem steering mine.Could see it an issue if someone has shoulder problems.......JB.  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2010, 07:04:09 AM » |
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Jim, I orginally put a 4 degree on my I/S trike, this winter I replaced with a 6 degree...  What a difference..My vote is for the 6 |
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solo1
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« Reply #9 on: March 14, 2010, 07:27:14 AM » |
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I installed a 4.5 rake Steerite on my Valk sidecar rig. I drove only a short time with the OEM triple tree.
A raked tree makes a world of difference. Much easier steering .
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Jim McCarty
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« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2010, 06:31:25 PM » |
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Thanks to all for the help.
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rmrc51
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2010, 03:41:07 AM » |
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Interesting thread being that I'm bringing my Valk Trike (Motor Trike) in this week to have a rake installed. I find it interesting to see the different opinions regarding what degree rake should be applied to the Valk. From 4 through 6. The dealership I use is an authorized Motor Trike service center. They told me I should have a 6 degree rake installed so,, that's what I'm going with. While I'm at it I'm also installing progressive springs up front.
The trike really isn't that bad to steer. The fella I bought her from had the same opinion as others in that a rake really wasn't necessary. But I guess I'm getting older and I do feel it in my shoulders even after a short ride. I also belong to another forum called "Trike Talk". Everyone there swears that raking a trike is the best mod you can do. They basically describe it as going from driving a truck without power steering into a sports car with power steering. We'll see.
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MP
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« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2010, 05:14:55 AM » |
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Let us know what you think after the install.
MP
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rmrc51
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« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2010, 05:25:53 AM » |
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Let us know what you think after the install.
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« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2010, 02:39:28 AM » |
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I know that when I helped Goody build his we
felt that the rake made all the differance in the world.
Goody also used a rear tire on the front mounted backwards.
Shortleg[Dave]
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