FXR Drop Trees , Dynamoto and choice of Touring triple tree options
A few months ago we featured Cazadero , California based Kraus Motor Co ’ s 49mm Sport Performance triple trees , but that was just one design from a selection of application options that the company offers . Kraus says that its billet triple trees are at “ the heart of our performance suspension system . They are strong , lightweight and precision machined from aluminum billet in California .” Described as being “ the foundation of a strong , properly engineered front end ,” their offer includes several styles of triple trees for OEM FXD and FLH / FLT fitments - available as part of their complete , turnkey performance packages , or individually . Among those additional options , Kraus Drop Trees are designed to get extra height out of an inverted front motorcycle suspension . Kraus Drop Trees add 1.5 " of height and have a proprietary geometry to improve performance and handling when running their forks on FXD , FXR , Softail and
Dynamoto triple trees use the stock size neck bearings and feature a proprietary geometry tweak to tighten up and improve performance and handling
Drop triple trees add 1.5 ” of height on inverted forks for FXD , FXR , Softail and XL applications
Sportsters . A complete Kraus performance package includes forks stem , fork stop plate and all the hardware necessary to fit a stock Harley . “ Our performance packages use standard neck bearings ,” says Kraus . “ They include a removable steering stop plate for custom frames with hidden steering stops , and the top tree has 50mm clamps and the bottom tree has 54mm clamps .” These Drop Trees will fit with the stock FXR faring x- brace . Meanwhile , Kraus Dynamoto triple trees are machined from solid billet , anodized black and designed with a similar proprietary geometry tweak to tighten up and improve the performance and handling . “ Substantial , well designed , engineered and strong , these are the best triple trees for the money - anywhere ,” the company claims . These units also come complete with a
ST Touring triple trees designed with a “ perfect offset to improve performance and handling when running Race Tech or Ohlins inverted forks .” Also available as 7-degree Touring triple trees for Race Tech or Ohlins inverted forks with 21 ” or 23 ” wheels . Available polished , raw or black anodized
removable steering stop plate for custom frames with hidden steering stops , 50mm top clamps and 54mm clamps on the bottom tree . Kraus ST Touring triple trees are designed with a “ perfect offset to improve performance and handling when running Race Tech or Ohlins inverted forks on a touring bike . Available finishes include polished , raw or black anodized . Two versions are available , both with 50mm top and 54mm bottom clamps for 2000- 2013 and 2014 and up Road King , Road Glide , Street Glide , Electra Glide and Ultra Limited applications . Kraus also offers 7-degree Touring triple trees for Race Tech or Ohlins inverted forks and a 21 " or 23 " wheel , also available polished , raw or black anodized .
KRAUS MOTOR CO Cazadero , California , USA Tel : 707 632 6252 info @ krausmotorco . com www . krausmotorco . com
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