Rear Shocks

[Snipe]

I've got a 2012 Harley trike. I keep the air pressure for the rear shocks at 45 psig - owners manuals states 50 psig is max. My issue is that I experiencing shock bottom-out and I am concerned that I may damage or blow out a shock. Any advice or recommendations?

 

[msocko3]

Are you bottoming on hard bumps or going in and out of certain parking lots? Only recommendation I could offer is raise the pressure to 50 psi or install the shock lift kit sold by TGlidestuff.com

 

[wimoonshiner]

My advice is to purchase Legend Air Shocks! These are "true air shocks". The harley stock shocks are way less quality than the Legend. The company will stand behind their product as well!!ThumbUp

 

[Lakeman]

What air pressure are you running in your rear tires? I run 22 lbs in rear tires and 32 lbs in shocks and never bottom out 2 up.

 

[Maryland Triker]

The stockTri Glide shock is oil/air my mechanic says you can't blow them but legends are air shocks if you bottom out on those they can be blown I weigh 300 lbs and run 40 psi in my shocks with 22 lbs in the rear tires and mine does not bottom out.

 

[SEAlaskan]

The stockTri Glide shock is oil/air my mechanic says you can't blow them but legends are air shocks if you bottom out on those they can be blown I weigh 300 lbs and run 40 psi in my shocks with 22 lbs in the rear tires and mine does not bottom out.

You sure can blow a TG factory rear shock. I popped a right rear shock when I hit a deep dip in the middle of the curve which caused the shock to start leaking oil. I've heard of several TG's that have blown the rear shock.
Butch

 

[trikermutha]

The lengend air suspesion is one durable product and they back up there product..
I have run over things that the stock shocks would have sent me sailing to the moon. Lengend air will not do that..

 

[SEAlaskan]

The lengend air suspesion is one durable product and they back up there product..
I have run over things that the stock shocks would have sent me sailing to the moon. Lengend air will no do that..

Yes... I also have and like the legend air suspension.
Butch

 

[eagle1]

hey SAElaskan do you run ice cleats on those tires? looks like a-lot of snow.

 

[SEAlaskan]

hey SAElaskan do you run ice cleats on those tires? looks like a-lot of snow.

Snow fall is normally about 110" but this last winter it was around 142". The picture was taken this sping. No studed tires just ride when the roads are clear of ice and snow.
Butch

 

[Oldmsocko]

Yes... I also have and like the legend air suspension.
Butch

Butch, what was the price tag on those shocks??
Mike

 

[SEAlaskan]

Butch, what was the price tag on those shocks??
Mike

Mike, price tag was close to $1800 when I add a few added parts and shipping.
Butch

 

[trikermutha]

got mine for 1500 free shipping..I didnt go with the dash pressure gauge..Mounted the compressor in the back trunk versus under the bike..

 

[SEAlaskan]

got mine for 1500 free shipping..I didnt go with the dash pressure gauge..Mounted the compressor in the back trunk versus under the bike..

I bought a few other items with the kit plus we have to pay the shipping which is UPS (UPS not cheap here). Nothing comes free in South East Alaska. I might be high on the 1800 price.
Butch

 

[trikermutha]

Yea I figure ship was not cheap in your area...LOL

 

[lzski326]

We had Legend Air suppension put on out TriGlide while we were in Sturgis, Their factory is located there. The total cost with instalation was 1800.00
So far I think they work great, still have to figure out what the best pressure to run them at.

 

[Oldmsocko]

We had Legend Air suppension put on out TriGlide while we were in Sturgis, Their factory is located there. The total cost with instalation was 1800.00
So far I think they work great, still have to figure out what the best pressure to run them at.

You forgot to mention all the other GOODIES that you added. Your TG really looks SHARP. Your wife is really GOOD to you.

 

[lzski326]

Yup, the Kuryakyn booth got us pretty good lol.

 

[Phu Cat]

WOW! For $1600 they oughtta ride good.

Phu Cat

 

[ricks08]

Need some help. I have a 08 Harlet Street Glide with a Motor Trike rear end. I would like to know if the make of the rear shocks and if there is a adjustment on these to set for heavier loads. I feel that the bike dips to much and does not return as quickley as I expect. For the other concern I have is the front has a lowered springs and would like to know how much this effects the steering if any. Bike needs more suspension for sure. Thanks