Handling...

[ParrotHD]

OK, I've had the Transformer long enough and enough miles in the saddle that I should have it mastered. Not the case and I need some input.

The ride is very comfortable and steering is pretty much effortless. My problem is curves and turns. My friends on TriGlides kick my ass in the curves. I always feel like I'm going to tip or get thrown off the high side if I try to do a curve at anything over 35 mph. I get the same effect on high crown country roads. Interstate ramps have been the worst. Turns from stop are always slow too.

Is it just me or is there a way to remedy this? I thought the IRS would handle better than the factory straight axles. My first thought is to set the rear shocks up a notch. I hate to lose the ride, but if it works...

I'm up for suggestions...Thanks!

[clint44]

Dave,I think Hannigan just sets up the suspension really soft for best ride quality. Turn the shocks up a few notches and that will make a big difference. Won't hurt the ride much,either.

[ParrotHD]

as usual, you are a wealth of knowledge!

[J.T.M.]

My shocks are still like Hannigan set them and we ride two up with a trunk full most of the time. I had some trouble adjusting to a trike. After reading here, talking to some friends, and experimenting I found accelerating all the way through a turn makes a big difference. If I feel uncomfortable in a curve I roll into the throttle a little and all is well. I will give a car, trike and some bikes a hard time in the curves. Give that a try and see what you think. The wife cannot keep up with me in her Impala even on a wet crooked road.

[tfdeputydawg]

Set the shocks up, Go find a parking lot and start doing figure 8's, increase the speed as you get better.
Also, downward pressure on the outside foot in a turn eliminates the "high side" feeling.

[ParrotHD]

Also, downward pressure on the outside foot in a turn eliminates the "high side" feeling.

I did a poker run this weekend. I did not have time to get the shocks upped. I tried the foot pressure on the outside and it helped a lot. The next day we rode two-up and I had my wife do it too.

Thanks!

PS - I've done the EMT/Medic thing for 40 years now...

[Bo and Doc]

I try to put my outside foot on the highway peg in a faster turn. Borrowing some technique from driving a car on the race track, be on the gas as you go through the curve, the trike will feel much more planted.