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    Default Hannigan shock setting

    What setting do most have their shocks set? Sure would be good if the adjustment was at the bottom of the shock and not at the top where you have to remove the wheel in order to gain access.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    We ride position 3 on rt and 2 on left to counter the road crown. AT 475 #s plus gear, we are very happy with the ride and handling.
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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Would also like to hear from some Harley owners concerning the shock setting. I never thought of setting one side different from the other, but guess it would work. I just fool with the tire pressure for compensating for the crown.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    I don't understand the "crown" theory????? Are we assuming that we are always taking a right hand turn? The roads go both ways....I don't get it? BOb.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    The road is crowned in that it is higher in the center as compared to either the left or right side. The crown allows water to run off rather than sheet or puddle in the middle. The trike alignment needs to compensate for running along this banked surface.
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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    I think most roads that have a "large" crown are in the south because of the heavy rains. In the north you would never feel the crown on the road. The only crown around here are roads which have heavy truck traffic and a crown forms from use, but most of the time these roads are skimmed to get the crown out.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Some espouse the theory of one notch higher on right than left-Some do not.<br />
    Actually a subjective preference as opposed to an objectively proven rule. Neither Right or Wrong-Good or Bad. Another &quot;To each their own&quot;.<br />
    Regardless of bike (GL, HD, Yammy, Kawi, BMW, etc.), set them at the middle pre-set for the majority of situations and owner/operators. Should Rider(s) be less or more &quot;gifted&quot;, it is acceptable to vary up or down one notch to the 2nd or 4th pre-sets. <br />
    NEVER-EVER utilize the 1st-bottom or 5th-top notches. Don't even think about it. <br />
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    The shocks are inverted to maximize their effects and efficiency given design and unique application. The specifics of which are quite lengthy and technical. That's a dissertation for another day. Just have to trust when said &quot;Because they NEED to be&quot;.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    I guess now I've heard it all on this subject... more air in this tire than the other tire, set this shock different then the other... nobody does this on cars. This isn't the Indy 500 and your name ain't (put famous race car drivers name here) and you ain't driving 200 MPH on a high speed race track. What do you do when you get on a freeway which isn't crowned, put over and have the pit crew make chassis and suspension adjustments before you get on the freeway? <img src="images/smilies/shrug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Shrug" class="inlineimg" /><br />
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    Being a lightweight 190 pounds and beings as I travel light shocks are set all the way down for softest ride possible, 30 (to 40) PSI in the tires as recommended by the RS factory. If I need some extra stiffness in the shocks for those curvy roads I push the preload button and add that stiffness in. That's all there is to it.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

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    <div class="message">What setting do most have their shocks set? Sure would be good if the adjustment was at the bottom of the shock and not at the top where you have to remove the wheel in order to gain access.</div>

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    </div>Weight plays an important part in this, you can't ask someone who is 300 pounds, has a co-rider that weights 200 and carries 50 pounds of luggage around how to set up your unit when you weigh 150, no co rider and no other weight.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Whizzer-
    I weigh 200#, my wife weighs 1xx#. We have traveled across the U.S. and Canada this summer loaded for travel with shocks at lowest setting without complaint.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Quote Originally Posted by Deadeye View Post
    Whizzer-
    I weigh 200#, my wife weighs 1xx#. We have traveled across the U.S. and Canada this summer loaded for travel with shocks at lowest setting without complaint.
    With 500#s of spare fuel, luggage and people the 2-3 combo works for us.
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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    I'm usually fully loaded to the hilt on long trips and set the shocks on the highest (stiffest) setting.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Since I'm the only rider - I set mine at the middle. No problem if I have a passenger - or pulling the trailer. Smooth ride either way.

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    I think you should know how your trike work by the "feel". I had a problem "bottoming out", so I had my preload on the shocks stiffened. This works for me and my co-driver.
    Run it, adjust it and see if it is better, if not go back, or if it is, then leave it.
    Good luck, as I have said before, no two trikes are the same, weight, tires, reloads, and wear all play a factor.

    Regards,

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Quote Originally Posted by Veritas44 View Post
    NEVER-EVER utilize the 1st-bottom or 5th-top notches. Don't even think about it.
    Why do you say NEVER-NEVER? What happens at each end of the spectrum?

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    Default Re: Hannigan shock setting

    Quote Originally Posted by Rosy View Post
    I think most roads that have a "large" crown are in the south because of the heavy rains. In the north you would never feel the crown on the road. The only crown around here are roads which have heavy truck traffic and a crown forms from use, but most of the time these roads are skimmed to get the crown out.

    Regards,

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    Some states have crowns and have one side lower than other. No road is flat.most people don't know it. You can't leave water standing on the road.

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