What's required for a 26" rake job for a Roadglide

[toosons]

This is a question for all the hands on guys. Watching videos and looking at pics of cutting the neck seems to be very easy. I'm would like to know what's next.

Do I have to do anything to the forks? I heard something about plus 2 minus 1 what ever that mean please explain. I like the slam look and I want air ride on the rear with a lowing block. Will this change anything that need to be done on the front. I know I will need to change my fairing bracket.

I also notice some people use blocks(yaffe) while others use the the HHI set up, can some one explain this?

Basically I would like for someone to give a breakdown in stages, the main thing for me is not vibrating or tank slapping as I get my ride on.

I do appreciate you guys and your opinions. Thanks

Rudy

 

[traveler]

They do offer now a raked tree setup that will allow you to run a 26" front wheel without cutting the frame....I read about it on here.

 

[robsautocycles]

This is a question for all the hands on guys. Watching videos and looking at pics of cutting the neck seems to be very easy. I'm would like to know what's next.

Do I have to do anything to the forks? I heard something about plus 2 minus 1 what ever that mean please explain. I like the slam look and I want air ride on the rear with a lowing block. Will this change anything that need to be done on the front. I know I will need to change my fairing bracket.

I also notice some people use blocks(yaffe) while others use the the HHI set up, can some one explain this?

Basically I would like for someone to give a breakdown in stages, the main thing for me is not vibrating or tank slapping as I get my ride on.

I do appreciate you guys and your opinions. Thanks

Rudy

I use the yaffe neck bblock, they are both good pieces but I like the yaffe for the reason the neck looks stock when your done and you dont add so much stretch to the bike, hhi stretches 2 inches and up 2 inches for the 26, Yaffe out 1 and up 1. the plus 2 inch longer fork tubes than stock with a 1inch lowering kit. yaffe came out with extensions now so I dont think you have to get the +2 fork tubes. As far as air ride goes in the rear you shouldnt have to change anything in the front.

 

[InMotionJosh]

As said above.

Yaffe or HHI are both good choices for your neck. Both companies suggest the that you need a +1 tube which can be achieved one of two ways. Yaffe 1" Extension, or +2 tubes with a 1" lowering spring.
With a road glide you will need to modify both your fairing bracket, and the lower fairing bracket.
For the rear, air ride is a nice choice. You should probably stay away from the lowering block, ive heard alot of complaints about bottoming out with them and harsher ride.