My harley roadking with renegade trike kit has always seemed to sit low at rear. Factory air shocks on it. Kit has been installed about 10 years. We have owned it last 6 years. Seems mufflers get smashed a little more every year. Any thoughts on correcting and maybe improving ride. It is a solid axle.
Renegade Roadking
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Gorilla
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Yep switch to coil over shocks. See DK Custom this forum ads. They sell a couple of different ones. They can be pricey but it will solve your issue.
Lee H. Mann
Gone But Not Forgotten
Bill,
May I suggest you measure your air shocks to see if they are the correct length.
Should be 13" from center of each eye.:Shrug:
Conversions were usually done utilizing existing shocks.
If the motorcycle had been lowered at some time prior to the conversion, it may have shorter shocks.
Shorter shocks mean a shorter spring and a harsher ride.
Lee H. Mann
Gone But Not Forgotten
Un compressed :clapping:
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Found this road king was a classic which came with shorter air shocks 12.5" would you suggest I just install 13" or could I go with even longer. I see most are going 14 on triglides. Would 15" be a possibility. Bill
Lee H. Mann
Gone But Not Forgotten
If you create too much travel (15") you start having belt issues.
Air shocks (H-D) should be set at 15# to start and if a 13 1/2" or even a 14" can be found, use that.
Rear Tire pressure also be set at 20#.
The rear swingarm is designed with limited travel and will bind on the transmission case if too much travel is introduced.
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Again Thanks for your help , have installed a set of Ikon basic shocks (old Koni company) . They were built to wifes weight , very pleased made a world of difference.
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