voyager trike issue...Drive wheel problem
Well I finally had a chance to install the voyager kit yesterday.
And I took it out on a test run before leaving on a trip this coming week and we will be towing a trailer.
I seem to have a real problem with the rear wheel looseing traction, And a trailer may really cause traction issues.
Any gravel, stone, dips in the road. etc. seems to be a real problem.
At times I had to push the bike to get enough traction to move.
I assume it is a pre-load issue?
I set the preload at 1/2 inch as suggested for Goldwing GL1500.
The voyager suspension wheels do not move independently over uneven surfaces.
In their videos. it actually shows a trike riding with one wheel over a curb.
My kit does not have that flex in the rear wheels.
How do I allow more independent movement and still allow the MC drive tire to stay in contact with the road surface?
I really would appreciate and info you can suggest to resolve this issue.
My voyager experience so far.
Well I have been riding on the voyager kit for about 800 miles, Two up, And I think I have most of my problems taken care of.
First I had to set my preload, riding two up I have found that one and a half inches of preload works best for me....(section of 2x4 flat under rear wheel)
Rear tire at factory rec. press.
Voyager tires at 18 lbs.
Gl1500 rear susp. set at 75.
I am still dealing with my leaf springs coming into contact with my mufflers on hard bumps, And of course the arm/bushing rattles on uneven roads.
But, overall I am beginning to enjoy the out rigger advantages,...Stable stops on uneven ground, etc.
My next step will be installation of a darkside rear tire, and modification to the leaf springs and mufflers.
For the investment, I think this will work out well.
Note,
I also found pulling a trailer makes the voyager even MORE stable and improves the overall ride quality.:pepper::clapping: