Author Topic: Auburn fork rake (Read 2340 times)

ED209 · « **on:** November 15, 2013, 02:42 PM »

Just got a Auburn f&f frame the states that was a bargain... but did the forks have quite a lot of rake on?

To be frank, the ones I have look bent forward... like someone had pancaked a landing.

Will do some pics later. .. . just wondered if anyone knew

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2013, 07:19 PM »

not noticably dude, auburn forks are renownd for bending though, nice frame n forks by the way, saw it in the museum. auburns are lovely

sawzall · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2013, 09:30 PM »

if they are bent ed they straighten ok

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2013, 09:38 PM »

Damn bro, lets hope they are all good. I can't wait to see what you do with it

stidds · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2013, 07:34 PM »

Here are mine Ed no rake to speak of...

ED209 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:04 PM »

cheers fellas - I've seen several pics that show rake and others like yours Sean that look dead straight... gonna build it up and see how it looks and rides ... then go see mrPhil or mrSteve if needed

CustardLips · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2013, 08:30 AM »

Looking forward to seeing this.

C'mon Ed show us some pics.

ED209 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2013, 08:48 AM »

just got the sellers pic at the mo

too busy at work to think about this now

GavinDavis · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:20 AM »

They look pretty straight in the pic Ed.....have they landed yet for you to inspect further? There looks to be a slight rake judging by the steer tube but nothing to worry about

CustardLips · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:22 AM »

Very nice.

One of them's on my list when I've finished what I've got.

Dannywhac · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:34 AM »

Little jest - nice frame though Ed

griff · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2013, 12:36 PM »

Quote from: ED209 on November 17, 2013, 11:04 PM

cheers fellas - I've seen several pics that show rake and others like yours Sean that look dead straight... gonna build it up and see how it looks and rides ... then go see mrPhil or mrSteve if needed

Just get your fat arse in the saddle and ride at the wall

that will adjust your rake

I don't know what the detachable rear triangle is supposed to be for on those Auburns, but I do think they look funky
But if you want a real ride forget Auburn and go GINGER

stidds · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2013, 02:56 PM »

Quote from: griff on November 18, 2013, 12:36 PM

Quote from: ED209 on November 17, 2013, 11:04 PM
cheers fellas - I've seen several pics that show rake and others like yours Sean that look dead straight... gonna build it up and see how it looks and rides ... then go see mrPhil or mrSteve if needed

Just get your fat arse in the saddle and ride at the wall that will adjust your rake

I don't know what the detachable rear triangle is supposed to be for on those Auburns, but I do think they look funky
But if you want a real ride forget Auburn and go GINGER

The thinking behind the removable rear triangle was to be able to put different length rear ends on the bike for different tracks.

griff · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2013, 03:15 PM »

did they make different length ends then?

stidds · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2013, 07:05 PM »

Quote from: griff on November 18, 2013, 03:15 PM

did they make different length ends then?

No, it was just an idea that never worked or they never bothered with. I think though that the aluminium rear end was a different length to the Chro-moly rear end (early models had the Chro-mo rear end).

ED209 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2013, 07:12 PM »

I'm making a hinge for mine so I can fold it like a foldable shopper...

... and thanks for that S&M ad Danny ... you arse

midschooljon · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2013, 07:59 PM »

They definitely dont have rake on them. All the ones you see with raked forks are just bent ones. If you need forks put right, I know a guy, who knows a guy, if you know what I mean.

griff · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2013, 08:33 PM »

Quote from: stidds on November 18, 2013, 07:05 PM

Quote from: griff on November 18, 2013, 03:15 PM
did they make different length ends then?

No, it was just an idea that never worked or they never bothered with. I think though that the aluminium rear end was a different length to the Chro-moly rear end (early models had the Chro-mo rear end).

perfect frame for Edward
he loves to meddle with his rear end

ron burgundy · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2013, 10:32 PM »

Quote from: midschooljon on November 18, 2013, 07:59 PM

They definitely dont have rake on them. All the ones you see with raked forks are just bent ones. If you need forks put right, I know a guy, who knows a guy, if you know what I mean.

A guy?

This is an old school site that embraces the masterful engineering techniques that have been passed down through the generations..

1. Find a brick wall
2. Turn bars 180deg
3. Ride bike at speed into wall
4. Now neck a can of Skol and admire your awesome metal manipulation skills.

This lesson is sponsored the wall on the side Ladbrookes, Hartlepool.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2013, 11:07 PM »

Quote from: ron burgundy on November 18, 2013, 10:32 PM

Quote from: midschooljon on November 18, 2013, 07:59 PM
They definitely dont have rake on them. All the ones you see with raked forks are just bent ones. If you need forks put right, I know a guy, who knows a guy, if you know what I mean.

A guy?

This is an old school site that embraces the masterful engineering techniques that have been passed down through the generations..

1. Find a brick wall
2. Turn bars 180deg
3. Ride bike at speed into wall
4. Now neck a can of Skol and admire your awesome metal manipulation skills.

This lesson is sponsored the wall on the side Ladbrookes, Hartlepool.

fer def

midschooljon · « **Reply #20 on:** November 19, 2013, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: ron burgundy on November 18, 2013, 10:32 PM

Quote from: midschooljon on November 18, 2013, 07:59 PM
They definitely dont have rake on them. All the ones you see with raked forks are just bent ones. If you need forks put right, I know a guy, who knows a guy, if you know what I mean.

A guy?

This is an old school site that embraces the masterful engineering techniques that have been passed down through the generations..

1. Find a brick wall
2. Turn bars 180deg
3. Ride bike at speed into wall
4. Now neck a can of Skol and admire your awesome metal manipulation skills.

This lesson is sponsored the wall on the side Ladbrookes, Hartlepool.

To be fair my guy uses a block of wood and a car jack.

But at least he takes the forks off the bike before he works on them.