Installing a rake kit on a 1996 GL1500

[rich22255]

Has anyone authored detailed step by step instructions or made a video about installing a rake kit on a GL1500 trike? I've found a few instruction sheets provided by the different kit manufacturers but they don't mention things like, "how much of the front fairing must be removed?", etc. Honda dealership wants $1500.00 to do the job but my rich uncle didn't name me in his will . I'm not afraid of doing it myself but would really like more information on this DIY project. I really don't want to get in "over my head" so I'm just trying to find out all I can ahead of time.

[WingAdmin]

Has anyone authored detailed step by step instructions or made a video about installing a rake kit on a GL1500 trike? I've found a few instruction sheets provided by the different kit manufacturers but they don't mention things like, "how much of the front fairing must be removed?", etc. Honda dealership wants $1500.00 to do the job but my rich uncle didn't name me in his will . I'm not afraid of doing it myself but would really like more information on this DIY project. I really don't want to get in "over my head" so I'm just trying to find out all I can ahead of time.

If it's just replacing the triple tree (which is what most rake kits do), then you don't need to remove any of the fairing. You can see how it's done here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=23661

For that task, $1500 is obscene. It's maybe a 2-3 hour job for an experienced mechanic.

[rich22255]

You are the best and this information gives me the confidence to tackle this job! Thank you so much!