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 Got the company name from our vendors list and called them.. Found out I knew Darrell and talked for a while. He sent it out quick for a good price! Got it and was really impressed with the design and look. Simple to put in. Half hour to remove the fairing and front end, one hour to search for steering head bearing nut socket, half hour to make a new one out of 1.5" pipe, half hour on the new triple tree, ten minutes on the fork extensions, then all back... (A two soft drink job  ) Darrell called me a couple days later for a follow up. Seems he's moving to Alabama and setting up a new! Nice guy and great product. Kicks the front out and handles much better.. Thanks for sponsering the VRCC Darrell to keep us going! mojo (mia for a while, but have written instruction on how to post again) 
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2011, 05:44:46 PM » |
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Got the company name from our vendors list and called them.. Found out I knew Darrell and talked for a while. He sent it out quick for a good price! Got it and was really impressed with the design and look. Simple to put in. Half hour to remove the fairing and front end, one hour to search for steering head bearing nut socket, half hour to make a new one out of 1.5" pipe, half hour on the new triple tree, ten minutes on the fork extensions, then all back... (A two soft drink job ) Darrell called me a couple days later for a follow up. Seems he's moving to Alabama and setting up a new! Nice guy and great product. Kicks the front out and handles much better.. Thanks for sponsering the VRCC Darrell to keep us going! mojo (mia for a while, but have written instruction on how to post again) I started on mine last night and got all wound up in cleaning up some wiring I have up under the fairing for the EFI and stereo. Had hunny doos tonight, hope to finish tomorrow night. |
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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2011, 10:56:40 PM » |
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Where in Alabama is he moving too?
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2011, 07:14:59 AM » |
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He said 60 miles south of Chattanooga, Tn (I think) I talked to him while driving. I'll find out 'cause I want to ride down there soon and check it out and sponge free hot dog from him  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2011, 08:33:44 AM » |
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So far all I've heard about this is all pro, no con... handles better going slow, just as good fast in a straight line, and just as good around the twisties... Keep us up to date as y'all form your opinions... -Mike |
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2011, 10:01:49 AM » |
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Anybody got before and after pictures? or maybe just after pictures?
What is the "fork extensions" about?
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2011, 10:37:48 AM » |
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If you "bend" your forks out, making the wheel base wider, then you are also lowering the front handle bars (think of a bog strectching it's front legs out, and lowering the body).
To help, you extend the length of the forks, whick makes the bike taller again.
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2011, 01:09:07 PM » |
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If you "bend" your forks out, making the wheel base wider, then you are also lowering the front handle bars (think of a bog strectching it's front legs out, and lowering the body).
To help, you extend the length of the forks, whick makes the bike taller again.
You simply unscrew the fork tube cap and add the extension which screws into the threads for the fork cap. Then, you screw the fork cap into the female end of the extension and you're done! It brings the front back to near the stock height. Can't post a picture yet. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2011, 01:21:41 PM » |
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You simply unscrew the fork tube cap and add the extension which screws into the threads for the fork cap. Then, you screw the fork cap into the female end of the extension and you're done! It brings the front back to near the stock height.
Can't post a picture yet.
So then do you reposition the forks in the triple trees? Otherwise, unless I'm not understanding this correctly, the fork extensions would just be protuding up higher than the top tree and the forks would still be the same height. |
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Remember, if you are on a bike and wreck with a car no matter how "in the right" you are you are going to lose. RIDE LIKE EVERBODY IS OUT TO GET YOU!!
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2011, 01:32:25 PM » |
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The forks fit up into the solid top piece and it is milled for the bolt heads. Nothing is exposed on top anymore. No nut, only nice polished aluminum with handlebar risers. New pinch bolts are provided and the holes for the fairing stays are perfectly located and drilled and tapped..
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2011, 02:41:40 PM » |
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So then do you reposition the forks in the triple trees? Otherwise, unless I'm not understanding this correctly, the fork extensions would just be protuding up higher than the top tree and the forks would still be the same height. Please keep in mind the triple tree is being swapped. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2011, 07:27:41 PM » |
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He said 60 miles south of Chattanooga, Tn (I think) I talked to him while driving. I'll find out 'cause I want to ride down there soon and check it out and sponge free hot dog from him Sounds good....he will be real close to me for an install....I've been thinking about doing the rake for some time now. |
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2011, 06:19:54 AM » |
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Here ya go - a dumba$$ question (or 2)
1. What is the purpose of increasing the rake? How does it affect handling?
2. What are the downside of increasing the rake?
Thanks
(From the guy with more tools than brains )
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2011, 07:28:11 AM » |
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CISE, To get the whole story with all of the geometry issues, give Daryl a call, I am sure he would be glad to explain it. His number is on his web site, link below. Jim http://www.xf6-custom.com/partpages/tripletree.html |
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2011, 09:46:20 AM » |
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« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2011, 11:26:46 AM » |
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I have posted some websites before about the pros and cons and basic geometry issues with different rakes. a search should bring them up.
my concern is the potential for increased fork seal wear from the new rake. org chopper like rakes used convential forks not inverted like the valkyries, whereas the seals would be higher up on the forks.
maybe its just a visual perception on my part. really don't know either way, just putting it out there for discussion.
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« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2011, 12:27:58 PM » |
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Below are two pics of my bike that should give you a good idea of the difference the rake kit makes as far as looks go. Check out this link where I gave my personal impressions of the change. This is still the single best mod I ever did to my bike. Daryl is top notch to deal with. I hope this helps.http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,13178.0.htmlBefore:  After: 
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« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2011, 07:16:51 PM » |
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Below are two pics of my bike that should give you a good idea of the difference the rake kit makes as far as looks go. Check out this link where I gave my personal impressions of the change. This is still the single best mod I ever did to my bike. Daryl is top notch to deal with. I hope this helps.http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,13178.0.htmlBefore: After: Is the bike lower now ? Driver pegs closer to the pavement ? |
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« Reply #18 on: May 19, 2011, 07:43:09 PM » |
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Joe, I'm sure Steelers will chime in but Daryl sells fork extensions to bring the bike back up to near stock height. If memory serves me correctly, Steelers bike has the extensions.
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« Reply #19 on: May 19, 2011, 09:05:06 PM » |
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No I did not use extensions. I lowered the rear so much with the 11.5 inch shocks and lower profile 205/55 Yoko tire, I didnt need them.
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« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2011, 05:08:15 AM » |
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I'm putting the 4 degree trees on my I/S with the lower fork tube position the ride height should be the same as stock.
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