I'm probably going to add some controversy to this thread
my LSR busa has a 5 deg rake
my 99 gix750 is std ,
guess which handles better on the salt esp in the wet or loose which seems more common than firm salt lately
Its the 750 , esp in the wet or loose salt or dirt
2010 at bubs it was about the only 200+ mph bike handling well and i'm pretty sure it was the steepest rake
Don't ask me why
just finished changing the busa frame back to a stock angle frame ,which is now biting me as the fairing is based around the rake
Salt will get into your wiring, ign, steering bearings, swingarm pivots, shock and forks ,and more , all can be reduced with prep and after salt care , silicone grease all non sealed connectors,pre grease everything that moves, and anytime you remove a bolt for any reason grease the thread before reassembly
Aussie salt is much more harsh on things than Bonneville , don't know if its due to the mine or just a different balance of salts , Aussie stuff is more crystalline whereas the Utah stuff is sort of softer