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I don't know the numbers, but i can speak to the effect. What i notice is as you'd expect, a trade-off. For me personally a very GOOD trade-off with the slightly longer raked forks on my speedmaster. To some maybe not. The good= the bike is ultra stable at speed and i love the way it tracks as if on rails both on the freeway and thru turns from medium on up. The bad= tight turns need more attention, and untill you become used to it, riding at walking speeds like when turning into a driveway or such can be iffy. Once you're used to it theres no problem, but till then you can easily fall over if you aren't paying attention. I don't mean to make it sound as bad as that because it's not an issue most of the time. Just now and then when you turn very badly, the difference between raked and not raked could have you tipping over if you aren't aware and ready. It has happened to me. But just take care and you'll be fine. Once you're going tho it's stable as heck even at slow speeds, just not as "flickable" at slow speeds, but fine. But the trade-off is well worth it to me because at any kind of speed it's so stable and confidence inspiring. I'd have it no other way now !
[ This message was edited by: dazco on 2007-05-25 11:34 ]
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2005 Speedmaster, Neon Blue, Thunderbike pipes, snorkel removed, UNI filter, drilled airbox, 130 mains, TBS needles.(2 shims) And speaking of Speedmasters, HERE'S MINE
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