Rear Tire Pressure

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

I know that this subject has been beat to death....but I am hitting it anyway! On my Victory trike, with the standard Lehman "no lean" straight axle.....I am experiencing a jolting rear suspension. The dealer says that the suspension is set right, but when I go over RR tracks or cattle guards at highway speeds-it feels like my kidneys are being pushed through my sphincter!!
I have experimented with tire pressure, but cannot find a better resolution between high and low. Right now I have 20 lbs in each rear tire, and have tried 22, 24, with about the same outcome. Any suggestions would be appreciated. One thing I have been trying to do is push up with my legs to ease the compression....but it's a pain in the a$$!
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Bikerbozo · Apr 13, 2013

Since you ask for "any suggestions". I suggest you suck it up and stop being a woose!
Apparently being forced to take my wife shopping in the truck, instead of riding has left me in a nasty mood. And yes, I am a woose also for giving in to the whining.:qpnmt:

oahe · Apr 13, 2013

I generally just slow down.

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

Bikerbozo said:
Since you ask for "any suggestions". I suggest you suck it up and stop being a woose!

....what the hell... who you talkin too.....:Shrug::Shrug::gah:

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

oahe said:
I generally just slow down.

Real helpfull advise...I always slow down at least 10 MPH....:xzqxz:

oahe · Apr 13, 2013

Well excuse me!!!:Shrug:

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

oahe said:
Well excuse me!!!:Shrug:

.............there is no excuse for you..............

oahe · Apr 13, 2013

americanbadass said:
.............there is no excuse for you..............

Well aren't you just full of ambiance and good will! All I can say that if you're riding around here you'd darn better slow down for an auto gate and a bit more than to 10 mph or you just might be walking. A long way! Have a nice day! :Coffee:

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

I also have a trike with IRS...and it is a Cadillac in comparison. I bought this trike for long hauls and club riding, because my other trike has apehangers and a built motor...so it gets pizz poor gas mileage.

....Just trying to figure out a solution, so I don't have to get a spinal decompression after each long ride!!!

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

oahe said:
Well aren't you just full of ambiance and good will! All I can say that if you're riding around here you'd darn better slow down for an auto gate and a bit more than to 10 mph or you just might be walking. A long way! Have a nice day! :Coffee:

I hope your daddy takes his keyboard away soon........

oahe · Apr 13, 2013

americanbadass said:
I hope your daddy takes his keyboard away soon........

My, aren't you quite the charmer? I bet keeping the ladies at bay is never a problem for you!

jackpoet · Apr 13, 2013

I think you have done what can be done. One question, do you have air shocks on the rear? What pressure do you run in them?

jackpoet · Apr 13, 2013

I have a Motor Trike on mine, move the air shocks up or down if riding two up or sing.e. Don't know if you have that.

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

jackpoet said:
I think you have done what can be done. One question, do you have air shocks on the rear? What pressure do you run in them?

No dual shocks at all-just a spring loaded shock in the center. Maybe I can research it, and figure out a way to loosen it a bit! Pic enclosed. Thanks Jack!

slick rick · Apr 13, 2013

Really got nothing to do with your suspension but may help your spine,,DID MINE... I had a jel pad put in my seat . You can always fab pads to mount air bags on suspension for a few DOLLARS !!!!! GOOD LUCK

americanbadass · Apr 13, 2013

slick rick said:
Really got nothing to do with your suspension but may help your spine,,DID MINE... I had a jel pad put in my seat . You can always fab pads to mount air bags on suspension for a few DOLLARS !!!!! GOOD LUCK

Planning on that, meantime I put 25 lbs in the rear tires and will try it tomorrow...weather permitting!

willom · Apr 13, 2013

Don't know what kind of suspension the trike has, but my 06' glide with the air ride is running 50 lbs. in the shocks, which is much more than was used when it was on 2 wheels then taking about 15 lbs. It is not wonderful on rr tracks but is not a bad ride, smoother than when it was a bike.

Mick · Apr 13, 2013

I run my Lehman shock on the middle setting unless Im towing a trailer and have the missus on the back. When I 1st bought her I asked the dealer what the shock wrench was for. They told me with the wings adjustable suspension I wouldnt need the wrench. Some preload on the shock is needed for the suspension to work correctly. Of course the shock was on the bottom setting. I can understand why that dealer went out of business. Be careful running your tires at 25psi. If you keep it there youll wear the center tread of the left side tire more than the right.