Need some 26 inch Wheel and Rake advice?
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"He Who Lives in Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca. 1750's
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A friend of mine runs a 30" tire on his bagger with air suspension and the whole nine, I've rode it and it handles a little different but you would be fine.
Now, just a few things to keep in mind. Rakes will involve cutting and welding... it's just something you need to get past. The bike in the photo below has a 9 degree rake from Paul Yaffe.
A set of trees will run you about $800
That does not include wheels, tires or the labor to install. You will also need a new fairing.
I could see a build like this running upwards of $4k with paint.
http://www.baggernation.com/main.htm
Now, just a few things to keep in mind. Rakes will involve cutting and welding... it's just something you need to get past. The bike in the photo below has a 9 degree rake from Paul Yaffe.
A set of trees will run you about $800
That does not include wheels, tires or the labor to install. You will also need a new fairing.
I could see a build like this running upwards of $4k with paint.
http://www.baggernation.com/main.htm
![](http://www.baggernation.com/images/product-rake-kit-app.gif)
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Proper builds use the correct trail numbers. Hack jobs... do not. There's plenty of information regarding all of this, and I'm certainly not interested in convincing naysayers otherwise. But if someone is genuinely interested in good resources, I'll always be happy to share.
If you're genuinely looking for good resources of credible info, I'll be glad to send you a pm. If you're just trolling, then don't bother. Because I really don't care about your opinion, or what you do to your bike. The OP was legitimately asking for info, and I obliged.
Last edited by Wanna Ride; 10-03-2013 at 08:12 PM.
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i want to out a 26 inch wheel i on my glide but i ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we ride all over the country and i know people say its fine now they don't wobble but id love to hear someone who has one and really goes on trips not on a trailer. any help???
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Thanks,
Joe.
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I'm just curious. I ordered a 26 front for my 16 Road Glide. Bought the American Suspension bolt on rake kit, and HHI lowers. I'm contemplating either Aexo suspension tubes and lowering an inch, or air. Anyone's thoughts on the pros and cons of both? If you don't like a 26 then no need to comment.
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Here's a thought. I'm neither for nor against large diameter tires, but for those of you who travel around the country on your bikes, you might check on the general availability of whichever tire size you choose. It'd be a big bummer to shred a tire 1500 miles from home and not be able to find a replacement in a reasonable timeframe. Just sayin'.