2002 pit front end

[Teach Me]

I've been doing my best to find out what the specs are on my front end. Im trying to add 6-9 inches to the length of my bike by way of a new front end. I dont have a bunch of money, but I think I can swing this deal if I new what all I need to do. I want to maintain my current ride height though. Someone told me they can add to my 41mm forks and add some in the trees. Fact is sence I found your web site here, it became clear that I can get the help I need better here then there.

Somebody. Please help.

 

[Thumper169]

Welcome!! personally I wouldnt be modifying anything that could break suck as trees and forks, their undar a serious load at all times.

 

[Teach Me]

So your saying replace all with new parts. Dont add to the forks?

 

[Thumper169]

Thats what I would personally do, but it's your bike and your hide if it breaks while riding it. Maybe buy new trees and see if some take offs from a K9 or a Ridgeback would come close to what your trying to accomplish, probably not but it would be worth checking into.

 

[woodbutcher]

anything you add to the length of the forks is going to change the geometry of the frame, ie: raise the front end of the frame out of level, will change the trail, will make the ride a lot less stable. only way you can add to the front end safely is to change the angle of the neck and maybe a degree or two in the trees. but that is still going to change the ride of the bike. if i were you, i'd go talk to a pro. save some of the hide on you ass and maybe your life, not to mention a lot of money. unless you are a certified welder, don't do it yourself.

 

[lee]

agree with the boys. As Wood said I would think cutting and rewelding your neck would be better and safer than going for too much rake in the trees. Look up Moe's thread - he did this.

 

[Gas Man]

Use a rake and trail calculator... see what you can come up with... might be tuff
Goldammer Cycle Works

 

[alhall88]

Without neck modification you would be hard pressed to add any more than 2 to 3 inches with raked cups and trees. But no guarantee where your trail measurement would end up, 4 to 6 inches is where you would like the trail to end up.

 

[Teach Me]

Awesome. You all have been very helpful!!!

Thanks....