palehorseman wrote on 02/19/12 at 09:52:57:Oh it greatly improves high way cruising especially on this frame because it elivates the factory front seat into a better position... so does lowering the rear. But at highway speed the true trail...which is what extended forks actually change... is too little to notice. You get a degree or two of rake thereby extending the stance. But pulling onto or off on the exit ramp feels like crap. You cant corner or negotiate turns once u get off the highway. And parking in a tight spot requires effort.
look...you asked for input. Im sorry if you dont like mine. Im trying to save you problems. Call me after riding a chopper for a few years n we'll see if your taking the same stance. Im not naysaying anything...im being brutally honest. If you want one of those two things go for it. But don't kid yourself. Do a seat mod and be comfortable in any practicle situation
" i built it for dramatic effect... and we actually did the ride...but man did it handle like nuts" quote in reference to the movie that started the fad: Henry Fonda... easyrider
It's not that I don't like your input, it's just that you haven't researched this kit like I have. I am not just throwing on longer forks here. It's TUV certified, and they are very particular about what they certify.
This kit does not change the trail at all. I am getting the 9 deg kit with 4" longer forks, which will keep the bike level, extending the wheel about 6". The only downside will be a slightly increased turning radius, and the fact that I will have to buy a larger cover.
And of course a stock frame with 12" overstock forks will "handle like nuts".