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When I go over a "nasty" piece of road or manhole cover, I get this "klunk" noise usually on the right rear side of the trike. It is an 05 Lehman Monarch II. It has never done it before, I guess old age. Have never done any adjustments to the 1 up, 2 up. Since I don't have the manual for the trike any ideas on what I can do?
I'd start looking for the simplest to fix first. Broken shock, worn bushings, worn U-joint, worn out wheel bearings, etc. Then if all the easy stuff checks out it gets more difficult. It could be a broken bracket holding the body on the trike frame (I had one). Unfortunately, this requires a bit of work removing the body to find and fix. Good luck..... Jim
Start with a static bounce test of the rear of the trike
Push down hard on the rear 1 side at a time, do you hear anything?
If you do it is time to jack it up and check further
What you describe sounds like a shock problem IMO
Just an idea take everything out of the trunk and go hit that same spot in the road.
[QUOTE=woody;888439]Just an idea take everything out of the trunk and go hit that same spot in the road.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Woody, nothing in the trunk and hatch except my hat. It is okay with normal bumps just the ones that jar your molars. :D
How many miles on your Lehman?
[QUOTE=Mick;888466]How many miles on your Lehman?[/QUOTE]
53,330 miles it is an 05
A few things you can check out with your mileage. See if the main Lehman shock is leaking oil or seeping this is an indication of a blown shock. While youre there check out your spring setting. Jim and Al Timm told me to keep it on the middle setting unless my passenger was a good sized person or I was towing a trailer. You can also check the stop blocks or bump stops for the swingarm.
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I hope this isnt an issue you have but take a flashlight and check the subframe under the body from underneath. Mine was making a noise about 10 years ago and I found the subframe and swingarm cracked in 5 places.
But I would check out the bumpstops 1st.
Need to get someone who is a Triker that would be willing to take a look at the "Klunk" in my 05 Lehman Monarch II. I have lost my WVa good guy Jim "Lee H. Mann". who did all the work on my Trike. Not looking for a freebee. I know how the Honda Dealerships are not really willing to work on Trikes unless they sell them and they are few and far between. Ten years ago, I would have tackled the problem but those days are long gone. Any input appreciated. Thanks to all who have responded.