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Old 03-22-03, 04:48 AM
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This is probably a kinda dumb question but here goes anyway....

Is there an optimum amount of rake for a fork?

If so how and where do you measure it (with home type tools)?

What is the difference in handling if the distance is more or less?

Ok thats 3 kinda dumb questions
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There are no dumb questions, only dumb answers. Rake makes a huge difference. Here are a couple links:

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