EDBADASS12
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posted March 27, 2002 06:54 PM
EDBADASS12 got raked
I just got my bike back from MacIntosh's they raked my bike 5 degrees. I decided to go this route instead of the six inch swing arm because I figured I would get better results. If any of you guys that have had a bike raked what kind of improvements did you see? Madmike, now you know why I'm selling my stuff. As soon as I get it all back together I will take pictures and post them.
9.11 and going for 8.90 EDBADASS12
  
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krexken
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posted March 27, 2002 10:54 PM
Cool. How much did it add to your wheelbase?
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AnotherRedHead
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posted March 28, 2002 09:58 AM
How much did it cost? Im getting mine raked soon....
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madmike
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posted March 28, 2002 10:54 AM
Hey dude Cool. I want to see pix's!! and we are still on for that little race on July 7th right?? Stock agenst Stock.. eh...
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posted March 28, 2002 05:42 PM
Cool!!!
Can't wait to see the pic's....Well, really....I can't wait to see the time slips!!! You'll be SUPER Bad Ass!!!! 
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EDBADASS12
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posted March 28, 2002 08:16 PM
It added two inches to the wheel base. It cost $350 if you send them the frame and $425 with plastic and gauges removed.
MADMIKE - Yes, the race is still on. I'm going to take my stock ZX12 and pound your stock ZX12 into the pavement. So, how do you like my trash talking? What are your plans for when you come to Edgewater? Are you coming on a Saturday? If you are coming on Saturday, give me a call and we can set up something.
ZX12GIRL - My dreams are to become a super badass. Be prepared for my name to change soon. (Ha,Ha)
By the way Speed Demon is turning red for a while.
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toprat
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posted March 28, 2002 10:27 PM
Ed,
Not to burst your bubble but if you dont add an arm also you just made your bike more wheelie prone. By moving the frontend forward you moved the center of gravity back. Yes it will lower it but it also shifted weight back towards the rear tire. Just my .02
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jessz1
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posted March 29, 2002 04:28 AM
I have had alot of bikes raked. Should help your et, but probibly not as much as an arm. Put an arm on it this summer and you'll be deadly!!! Post some picks when ya getr er done.
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krexken
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posted March 30, 2002 09:54 AM
I believe Ed already has a short arm, 3 or 4 incher. Think he chose raking over going longer on the arm.
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jessz1
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posted April 01, 2002 09:04 AM
Ahhh.... Good combo!!
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posted April 01, 2002 11:14 PM
Don't take this the wrong way....OPPOSITE SKETCH!!!
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Ed,
Not to burst your bubble but if you dont add an arm also you just made your bike more wheelie prone. By moving the frontend forward you moved the center of gravity back. Yes it will lower it but it also shifted weight back towards the rear tire. Just my .02
That may be the silliest thing that I have ever read.
If you move a weight farther from the fulcrum (axis), it takes more effort to lift. The CG will move forward (and down, if this lowers the bike), not back.
My only concern would be: Is there enough trail to maintain stability?
Rocket
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MadMike
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posted April 02, 2002 05:51 PM
wow Rocket Ive never heard such smart word stuff outta ya!!
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MadMike
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posted April 02, 2002 05:52 PM
and Ed we are not coming in till sunday morning early!! but took monday off work so we can go out and do something sunday night if you want man!! cool. cya soon,
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toprat
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posted April 02, 2002 07:04 PM
Rocket,
Your not moving the weight (engine) forward, only the front wheel, which moves the engine farthur towards the rear. There was a thread like this on another site recently about 60" bikes. You are better off with an arm over a rake on a short wheelbase bike. With the combo that is being run here (3-4 arm and a rake) it should work fairly well though.
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BA
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posted April 05, 2002 01:27 PM
Good one ZX12 Girl....
SUPER BADASS ED!!!!! Now THAT'S FUNNY! lol!
Ed, you fooker, if you and Mad Mike are going to be at Edgewater, dammit, I want to be there too!!!!
I'll probably just have my slow ass watching you fast guys, but I'd like to be there none the less!
Keep me up on the details, ok? You should have my #, email is below.
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