Roadsmith Fork Traxxion Springs

[bikerbillone]

Anyone on TT using these? I've watched the videos and they make some sense.

[Tumbleweed]

Back in '05 or '06 (don't have the info in front of me) I had the full monty done by Traxxion in their facility on my '01 Wing. It wasn't cheap but it was worth it. When I had the bike triked a few months ago, I had the front suspension serviced. My installer called Traxxion who was of tremendous help. When I picked up the trike I went for a 50 mile spin in 37 degree temps. It handled so superior to the 2 trikes I had demo'ed. I was absolutely amazed! I wouldn't have a Wing without a Traxxion suspension. Hope my experience helps. BTW I have the Roadsmith HTS1800 kit.

[bikerbillone]

Most helpful, thanks.

[Lucky]

WHAT TUMBLEWEED SEZ!

[tfdeputydawg]

Are your present springs OEM? How many miles on them?
As for me, I tested several different front suspensions when I triked. Not all one one bike but, rode several trikes.
I always found the front forks to "stiff" with after market springs. Would have really liked to have tried the mono-tubes but, it seems, there are no plans to produce them for a trike application!!!!
I just recently replaced my springs w/a new set of OEM's and all is well for me again.
All of them will wear out!
Also a lot cheaper to replace the OEM's, every 30K or so, than the cost of some of the after market springs!

[bikerbillone]

I'm only getting the spring upgrade, did you find it raised the trike any, like making the seat higher?

[Lucky]

I'm only getting the spring upgrade, did you find it raised the trike any, like making the seat higher?

I haven't measured so I don't know exact change, but it is higher. I did not notice it in the seat. I did notice it when I changed the oil. Kinda funny

[bikerbillone]

Hmmm, yes, odd. If the seat stays the seat stays the same, I'll be good to go.

[Gold Rush]

In my mind - if the bottom of the engine was higher off the ground then the top of the seat will also be higher but not quite as much. I step on the Wing Guards while mounting/dismounting the trike so that would not matter. For someone that mounts directly from ground level that could very well be an issue.

[bikerbillone]

Traxxion says there will be a slight increase in the front, and 'some' at the seat, but not as much as in the front fork area.

Yes, I understand standing on the board, or peg and throwing the leg over, but i Have a back rest and that's prohibitive for me. I may have to remove the back rest, no biggie, I can ride OK without one.