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I am fairly certain the rake on a genuine Featherbed frame was 24.5 degrees and used 19 inch wheels.. In Australia, aftermarket frames were made with 26 degree rake to suit18 inch wheels. The trail works out to be similar for both. I do not know if the Domiracer had 18 inch wheels. A bit depends on the position of the motor. A genuine Manx with 18 inch wheels would not be as nimble as one with 19 inch wheels. A Yamaha TZ350 usually has 18 inch wheels and 26 degree rake. Compare them.
The frames Ken McIntosh uses in New Zealand have 19 inch wheels. He had Cameron Donald riding one at Phillip Island, one year. There is a difference in the hancling which many people do not notice, it enables the rider to use more go in corners. A Manx handles better than a Yamaha, it can afford to be more nimble because of the motor. It was the same old story - either faster in corners or faster on the straights. If you are observant when you race, you can often tell where another bike will be quicker than your own, just by looking at them.
The rider adjusts to the bike.

<blockquote data-quote="acotrel" data-source="post: 678774" data-attributes="member: 4295">I am fairly certain the rake on a genuine Featherbed frame was 24.5 degrees and used 19 inch wheels..&nbsp; In Australia, aftermarket frames were made with 26 degree rake to suit18 inch wheels.&nbsp; The trail works out to be similar for both. I do not know if the Domiracer had 18 inch wheels.&nbsp; A bit depends on the position of the motor.&nbsp; A genuine Manx with 18 inch wheels would not be as nimble as one with 19 inch wheels. A Yamaha TZ350 usually has 18 inch wheels and 26 degree rake.&nbsp; Compare them.The frames Ken McIntosh uses in New Zealand have 19 inch wheels. He had Cameron Donald riding one at Phillip Island, one year. There is a difference in the hancling which many people do not notice, it enables the rider to use more go in corners. A Manx handles better than a Yamaha, it can afford to be more nimble because of the motor. It was the same old story - either faster in corners or faster on the straights. If you are observant when you race, you can often tell where another bike will be quicker than your own, just by looking at them.The rider adjusts to the bike.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="acotrel, post: 678774, member: 4295"] I am fairly certain the rake on a genuine Featherbed frame was 24.5 degrees and used 19 inch wheels.. In Australia, aftermarket frames were made with 26 degree rake to suit18 inch wheels. The trail works out to be similar for both. I do not know if the Domiracer had 18 inch wheels. A bit depends on the position of the motor. A genuine Manx with 18 inch wheels would not be as nimble as one with 19 inch wheels. A Yamaha TZ350 usually has 18 inch wheels and 26 degree rake. Compare them. The frames Ken McIntosh uses in New Zealand have 19 inch wheels. He had Cameron Donald riding one at Phillip Island, one year. There is a difference in the hancling which many people do not notice, it enables the rider to use more go in corners. A Manx handles better than a Yamaha, it can afford to be more nimble because of the motor. It was the same old story - either faster in corners or faster on the straights. If you are observant when you race, you can often tell where another bike will be quicker than your own, just by looking at them. The rider adjusts to the bike. [/QUOTE]

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