trike steering help please!
hello, i am a new member but hadnt had a chance to introduce myself as i have been ill, i have a suzuki gs1000 trike convertion, today i was test riding it and found that the steering feels as if you are being pulled side to side quite violetly, this starts at almost no speed at all causing you to be pulled into the path (luckily it was the path rather than a parked car haha)
there arent any steering dampers on the trike, there isnt any visible the the front wheel or to the frame.
any help asap would be greatly appreciated as i want to get out on my trike as soon as i can :)
Re: trike steering help please!
My new tri glide was my first trike ... the first couple times riding it I had the feeling I was "out of control" also ... I'm not saying what you feel is normal, but, it is a different beast. I'd have it checked out by a qualified service tech or at a minimum, but someone who is experienced riding trikes ...
On my Tri, i feel like I have to "muscle" the bike into and out of turns ... hope this helps ... I would definitely get it checked out ... if it's okay ... take it to a large empty parking lot and practice doing figure eights ... really helped me get used to the trike.
Good Luck and Be Safe
Re: trike steering help please!
yes, you probably need a steering damper on your bike. Triglides have 'em. happens with short wheel base conversions I'm told. Goldwings don't use 'em. my VTX doesn't either. Rake kit is a must. Power steering.