Uly frame specs

[useless]

Heres a question for you all
Uly has a couple more degrees rake compared to the others.
Is this extra rake built into the frame or is it due to the suspension setup.
I have a 05 lightning doing dragbike duty.
Also have a Uly swingarm and frame. (Was only after the swingarm but ended up with the frame as well)
Original plan was to fit the longer swingarm to my S but if the uly frame as a couple more degrees built into it I may swap the frame as well.
thanks

 

[ctmallam]

I'm no expert on Buells but I'm sure the frame is the same on the Uly as the SS, STT. According to Buells website:

Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) and fuell capacity:

X SS Scg
23.5 23.1 21
4.4 4.4 3.82

4 tenths of a degree isn't much. The X sits slightly taller than an SS due to it's different spring and fork setup, which is safe to say that it's all in the suspension. If your comparing the X to the Scg or plain S, then it's 2 different frames. Hence, smaller fuell capacity.
Easiest thing to do is run down to the Harley dealer and see if they can cross-check part numbers on the frame for the different bikes.

 

[useless]

Thanks for that
What I wanted to compare it to was a Lightning frame.
I wish to lower the bike and have as much wheelbase as I can. (Just using what I have)While an extra 2-3 degrees rake isnt much every little bit helps. I could pick up a few degrees by letting the front rise up a bit compared to the back but if I dont have to all the better.
thanks

 

[useless]

XB12S is what I have for my dragbike, short swingarm, "small" frame.