John,

Thank you very much for your help.

For the rake, all the way out meaning the front wheel is farther rather than closer to the main frame ?

I will re check my steering . It does turn well without binding. I find that forks seem to bind a little though.

I am going to work on it tonighte and test it this weekend as I work all week.

I will let you know how it goes.

Also, do you store your bike on the stand with the front wheel in the air ? Does that realy help with the enging not getting flooded ?