From what I understand, the Softail frame rake is 32* degrees for Deuce, Standard, Night Train, yadda, yadda. The Specs for a 2001 Deuce the rake is 34*. The extra 2* are the trees. On the Specs for a 2004 Deuce, the rake is 33*, and the tree would account for one degree. (Fork angle)

The 2006 Duece, the fork angle is 33*, but the neck rake is 32*. The trees account for that last degree of rake.

 

I seem to keep finding conflicting info when searching the internet for this info. Where are you getting it from and do you know what the stock rake for the 2002 Deuce is? I have to replace my top triple tree (ouch) and want to make sure I get the right piece. According to my 2002 parts catalog, I need part number 45769-00. there is almost always one on ebay but if different models have different rake, then hmmm.....

 

I often wonder if they're speaking in terms of actual rake in the frame, and then final neck angle as it sits on level ground. It seems odd for them to go back and forth on different trees.

 

Oh1deuce,
How much rake do you have on your bike and what did you do to achieve it? Do you have longer forks?

 

I had 6 degrees add to the frame, and +2" fork tubes.

 

Looks really good!

 

Thanks! :chopper:

 

oh1Deuce
I had 6 degrees add to the frame, and +2" fork tubes.

How did you rake your frame/neck? Did you have to pull engine/strip out bike prior to the 6 degree frame rake. Who did your work. Tx

 

Precision Metal Fab Racing or PMFR

You may have heard the name in drag racing

He wanted the front end off, gas tank off, and rear wheel removed.

 

Do a part number search for all the different years. Even if you have to ask the dealer to help you out on it.

Let us know what you find.

 

Also, for 2002 anyway, the parts catalog shows different part number for deuce frame. all other models use the same frame though.

 

If you have your Deuce lowered in the back, I would go with a set of aftermarket 3 degree trees.

 

I agree. I'm using a white bros lowering kit on stock shocks. It is approx 2" lower right now (I pump it back up a little when going on trips) "IF" my stock trees are 2* (2001 and 2002 alegedly are 34* total rake) then wouldn't a 3* raked tree put closer back to stock rake/trail?

Wish I had payed better attention in math class.

 

It will be in the ball park

Something to look into though when selecting trees. I hear that HHI trees puts the legs 3/4" farther into the trees, making the front end lower when they're installed.

 

thanks for the input!