What Would Be the Standard Practice in This Situation? - 1

Nope. Rake is th' number of degrees as measured between th' angle between th' steering neck (on yer bike) to a vertical line down through th' axle. An example of a zero rake application would be a shopping cart wheel.

Your welcome ; )

Snarl

So what's castor?

Shit, I read that as *camber* for some reason. Both (camber and castor) are typically automotive terms that I don't usually deal with. But yes, rake and castor are measured in a similar manner but on different vehicles.

So if you talk rake to an automotive guy, he'll give you th' same blank stare as a motorcycle frame guy when asked about castor .

Snarl

Castor is that nasty stuff momma stuffs down your throat. Caster is the angle.

I just couldn't resist.