Does anyone here have knowledge of the slight change in the frame rake change between 1935 and 1936 on the Harley R series.
Specifically if it affected any change to the ridged fork leg?
My understanding is that the rake was reduced slightly for 1936 and that’s the only difference between the frames. This was done by machining the neck so that the upper bearing race was forward of center by a fair amount. The lower cup was kept in essentially the same position aside from the angle change, presumably for the steering damper and neck lock.
I’m trying to figure out if the 1936 ridged fork legs are also swept forward by about 1/2” or is the leg perfectly straight from the triple clamp down to the rocker stud hole?
Thanks
Mark
Specifically if it affected any change to the ridged fork leg?
My understanding is that the rake was reduced slightly for 1936 and that’s the only difference between the frames. This was done by machining the neck so that the upper bearing race was forward of center by a fair amount. The lower cup was kept in essentially the same position aside from the angle change, presumably for the steering damper and neck lock.
I’m trying to figure out if the 1936 ridged fork legs are also swept forward by about 1/2” or is the leg perfectly straight from the triple clamp down to the rocker stud hole?
Thanks
Mark
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