barfy Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've just got my TLR frame back from having the steering head modified. Although not back together, I can't see any noticeable difference. So I measured it best I could and it might only have been pulled in by 3 deg. Is that about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I think that sounds about right, 3 degrees at the top translates to more down at the wheel, when you put the forks back in with the wheel in place it should look more noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalfetta Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 A friend of mine put 25 ° on her tlr 200 ; works perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barfy Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks both for the reply. It's going back together now, to be ridden rather than admired in the garage! Not sure how I'd measure the 25 deg angle. It took me several guesses at about 3 deg because I just had the frame sat on the bench. If I'd thought I'd be questioning the angle I should have taken more care measuring the original angle. Also I measured it from horizontal because that's how the bubble is on my spirit level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I've found it difficult to get any meaningful info also. Also how to translate onto specific frames. Did you try extending the shocks / dropping forks through yokes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barfy Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 No I didn't try changing the forks or shock length. I have fitted Rockshocks, but they are the same length as the old shocks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasstu Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 The twinshock shop down in Seaton do a much better and easier mod they sell a headstock which changes the angle of the forks and reposition the handlebars to upright. (there is an option to fit fatbars too) none of all the messing with the frame then powdercoating, I fitted one myself and the difference is unbelievable. Mind you they cost £340.00. But if you love your bike what the heck. They also do a mod for your footpegs which you bolt onto the originals (no welding either). Mine will lift in 3rd gear no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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