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Flat or Wedged Rear Radikal Truck
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 8:58 pm
by Robert Sydia
Looking for Opinions
Do you run the rear Radikal truck flat or de-wedged?
Interested in everyone's perceptions.
Thanks
Rob
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:16 pm
by Rick Stanziale
Been awhile since I've ridden the rear Radikal so I had to get up and go look - slightly de-wedged. If you really want to kill oversteer in the rear Radikal, put a black bushing on the bottom and a green on top. My Roe Hollien TS gets me through 5' cones at speed with that combo.
Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2004 6:37 am
by Tod Oles
Rick,
Can you discribe the difference in performance, (feel)? from say an Indy
or RTX offset compared to the Radikal offset? or are you really smittin with that airflow? I should have takin more shameless runs on everyone elses
equipment while I had the chance in St.Louis
I'm getting ready to lay down some coin, so your opinions would be most appreciated!
Thanks for your time, Tod
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:40 am
by Jeff Goad
front = wedged
back = dewedged by a 8th
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Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:29 pm
by Eddy Martinez
Rob dude!!!!! hows it going A. Front Radikal flat. back Radikal slightly de-wedged. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.
Rear Wedge
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:02 pm
by Robert Sydia
Hey Eddy!!!!
How are things in Texas - looks like you are hosting a race - would love to join, but a really long flight.
What are you using as a wedge in the back??
I just got a Radikal angle riser and am using it.
Just trying to pick everyone's minds for the ultimate set-up.
All the best,
Rob
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:11 pm
by Keith Hollien
I think one of the things people try to do with Radikal trucks is to treat them like a conventional truck. This is a mistake. Radikal trucks are not conventional trucks. I have been riding Radikal trucks in one form or another since 1979. I see no need to wedge or dewedge the trucks. Mark and I run our trucks FLAT only. If you need more or less steering you should change the bushings. This is why we had 5 different durometer bushings made. You do not need to adjust the nut on the king pin much at all. The king pin nut is for fine tuning only. If you find yourself turning the king pin nut more than one full turn after the nylon part of nut is on king pin threads, it is time to change bushings. To completely change both bushings on a truck takes only a minite or so. As I said I ride flat Radikal(alum.) riser pads just high enough to keep the dreaded wheel bite away. Give my suggestions a try and I think you willl like it. If anybody has any questions about what I said or anything else feel free to contact me.
Later Keith, Team Radikal.
Wedge-Radikals
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:45 pm
by Robert Sydia
Keith:
Thanks for the input and I will give it a try this weekend.
Hope all is well,
Rob
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:41 pm
by Brady Mitchell
I`m running my Radikals flat too but I`m using more riser up front. this helps keep the front foot in place and alllows me to drive faster and harder.
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 11:32 pm
by Jeff Goad
try all
ride what works for you,
not someone else
don't sell yourself short,
try all
Appreciate All Advice
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:11 pm
by Robert Sydia
Jeff - I fully agree with you, but being in Canada and training in a vacum (by myself) - I am always looking for others input.
Keith, thanks for the info - ran the rear flat over the weekend and it felt great.
Still have the front wedged, but will try flat during the week.
Thanks for all the input.
Rob