Hannigan shock setting

[whizzer]

What setting do most have their shocks set? Sure would be good if the adjustment was at the bottom of the shock and not at the top where you have to remove the wheel in order to gain access.

 

[A WINGER]

We ride position 3 on rt and 2 on left to counter the road crown. AT 475 #s plus gear, we are very happy with the ride and handling.
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[whizzer]

Would also like to hear from some Harley owners concerning the shock setting. I never thought of setting one side different from the other, but guess it would work. I just fool with the tire pressure for compensating for the crown.

 

[DEIC]

I don't understand the "crown" theory????? Are we assuming that we are always taking a right hand turn? The roads go both ways....I don't get it? BOb.

 

[A WINGER]

The road is crowned in that it is higher in the center as compared to either the left or right side. The crown allows water to run off rather than sheet or puddle in the middle. The trike alignment needs to compensate for running along this banked surface.
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[Rosy]

I think most roads that have a "large" crown are in the south because of the heavy rains. In the north you would never feel the crown on the road. The only crown around here are roads which have heavy truck traffic and a crown forms from use, but most of the time these roads are skimmed to get the crown out.

Regards,

Rosy
From NH

 

[Veritas44]

Some espouse the theory of one notch higher on right than left-Some do not.<br />
Actually a subjective preference as opposed to an objectively proven rule. Neither Right or Wrong-Good or Bad. Another "To each their own".<br />
Regardless of bike (GL, HD, Yammy, Kawi, BMW, etc.), set them at the middle pre-set for the majority of situations and owner/operators. Should Rider(s) be less or more "gifted", it is acceptable to vary up or down one notch to the 2nd or 4th pre-sets. <br />
NEVER-EVER utilize the 1st-bottom or 5th-top notches. Don't even think about it. <br />
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The shocks are inverted to maximize their effects and efficiency given design and unique application. The specifics of which are quite lengthy and technical. That's a dissertation for another day. Just have to trust when said "Because they NEED to be".

 

[Stephen]

I guess now I've heard it all on this subject... more air in this tire than the other tire, set this shock different then the other... nobody does this on cars. This isn't the Indy 500 and your name ain't (put famous race car drivers name here) and you ain't driving 200 MPH on a high speed race track. What do you do when you get on a freeway which isn't crowned, put over and have the pit crew make chassis and suspension adjustments before you get on the freeway? <img src="images/smilies/shrug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Shrug" class="inlineimg" /><br />
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Being a lightweight 190 pounds and beings as I travel light shocks are set all the way down for softest ride possible, 30 (to 40) PSI in the tires as recommended by the RS factory. If I need some extra stiffness in the shocks for those curvy roads I push the preload button and add that stiffness in. That's all there is to it.

 

[Stephen]

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</div>Weight plays an important part in this, you can't ask someone who is 300 pounds, has a co-rider that weights 200 and carries 50 pounds of luggage around how to set up your unit when you weigh 150, no co rider and no other weight.

 

[Deadeye]

Whizzer-
I weigh 200#, my wife weighs 1xx#. We have traveled across the U.S. and Canada this summer loaded for travel with shocks at lowest setting without complaint.

 

[A WINGER]

Whizzer-
I weigh 200#, my wife weighs 1xx#. We have traveled across the U.S. and Canada this summer loaded for travel with shocks at lowest setting without complaint.

With 500#s of spare fuel, luggage and people the 2-3 combo works for us.
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[Goldendragon]

I'm usually fully loaded to the hilt on long trips and set the shocks on the highest (stiffest) setting.

 

[berngren]

Since I'm the only rider - I set mine at the middle. No problem if I have a passenger - or pulling the trailer. Smooth ride either way.

 

[Rosy]

I think you should know how your trike work by the "feel". I had a problem "bottoming out", so I had my preload on the shocks stiffened. This works for me and my co-driver.
Run it, adjust it and see if it is better, if not go back, or if it is, then leave it.
Good luck, as I have said before, no two trikes are the same, weight, tires, reloads, and wear all play a factor.

Regards,

Rosy & Janice
From NH

 

[kmawing]

NEVER-EVER utilize the 1st-bottom or 5th-top notches. Don't even think about it.

Why do you say NEVER-NEVER? What happens at each end of the spectrum?

 

[ectrike]

I think most roads that have a "large" crown are in the south because of the heavy rains. In the north you would never feel the crown on the road. The only crown around here are roads which have heavy truck traffic and a crown forms from use, but most of the time these roads are skimmed to get the crown out.

Regards,

Rosy
From NH

Some states have crowns and have one side lower than other. No road is flat.most people don't know it. You can't leave water standing on the road.