Thanks for the responses. I'm definitely more willing to try and do this knowing I have the help of the people on this forum. Looks like the first/easiest step is to buy a complete donor bike. Will "konging" the stock frame be able to accommodate the long rake I'm looking for, or do I have to buy a new frame? If I have to buy a new frame, what do you guys recommend (keep in mind I have a small budget). What parts besides long forks will I need that don't come from a stock bike? Thanks so much for your time.