help with new front end

[Stimey131]

I'm going to purchase an inverted front end for my 07 Mastiff and I have looked at so many. My question is if I go with a 5 degree rake does that put the front tire futher away and if it does do I need to get the +4 length instead of the +2 or should I stick with the 3 degree rake/ +2 length like it is stock on the bike. I'm considering the Ultima 65mm, bikers choice 63mm, and the DNA 59mm. I'm only considering the DNA just because I can get one $400. I don't want the front tire to be closer than it already is. I could really use some help with the way all this works. I'm really considering the 65mm, but it only comes as either 0 or 5 degree rake. Thank You. Michael

 

[Nukeranger]

IMHO, stick with the stock front forks. Although, I did really like the Arlen Ness 65 mm front ends. They were some stout forks but the BD forks look good also.

 

[Moespeeds]

You'll need to go +2 from whatever you have now for 5* trees. So if you have +2 stock you'll need to get +4.

 

[RubWhore]

You'll need to go +2 from whatever you have now for 5* trees. So if you have +2 stock you'll need to get +4.

Moes rite for every dagree of rake you add Ive always figured a inch in tube length

 

[Stimey131]

So the 5° puts the front tire further away from the bike and that's why I need to increase the tube length. Just making sure I understand it correctly.

 

[Moespeeds]

So the 5° puts the front tire further away from the bike and that's why I need to increase the tube length. Just making sure I understand it correctly.

Yes, as you move the front wheel out further, the front of the frame rails will drop.

 

[Iman]

Why not go with the 07 Bulldog inverted front end???? Don't think you have to change anything but the front fender because of the mounting brackets

 

[lee]

keep an eye on your trail - increasing your rake will reduce your trail. Should be ok with what you're planning to do but you should still consider it

 

[stlmikie]

Holy Shit Lee! Where you been? Everything good?

 

[BigDogBro1]

Meanstreet made the inverted front forks for the 07 Bulldogs. BDM made the trees.