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Thoughts On My 2012 Gl1800 Hannigan
Weather and work has been limiting my seat time on my new toy, finally got chance to get 100 miles on yesterday evening to go with the 80 or so I got last week. One thing I didn't care for was the wide spread and reach from my seat, 2 wheel and 3 wheel would leave me with a back ache in pretty short order. I ordered and installed the riser kit from <a href="http://www.mblinnovations.com/store/GL-1800-Handlebar-Adapter-Kit-1803S-Standard-Version-6-.htm" target="_blank">MLB Innovations </a>standard kit which brings the bars back 3/4" and narrows them 2 1/4", I didn't have one single ache or pain while riding yesterday so the problem is solvedpepper.<br /><br /><br />
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The ride is pretty darn smooth, the only exception is the crummy Honda anti dive which as we all know makes the front end slam on most bumps. I'm going to give it a year and see if I still want to pull the front end apart and ship it off to a good friend for the complete Traxxion setup. Bumps hit with the rear are non issues, it just glides over them, I like the fact it doesn't rock side to side when going over tracks like a straight axle does. <br /><br /><br />
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I have the 4.5 degree rake from Zook which IMO is just right for me, I have quite a bit of upper body strength and like a tighter front end, any more rake and I'd be all over the road. I also have a Super Brace fork brace installed. Running down the road I find it tracks nice and straight with little to no input needed to keep it pointed where I want it to go. Cornering is great, this bugger turns into a corner a lot quicker than my former Triglide, I barely have to push the bar and its around the corner.<br /><br /><br />
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One thing which took a little getting used to is the difference in the way a IRS feels through the corner vs a straight axle. The straight axle delivers more of the cornering forces to the rider where the IRS leans into the corner which tames some of that feeling like your going to be tossed off the trike.<br /><br /><br />
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The wife, she's is happy as a clam in the back seat.<br /><br />
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The wider stance, IRS and the fact she isn't riding over the rear axle has made her ride a whole lot smoother.<br />
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Styling is great, I love the look of the Hannigan Gen 2 body design.
Last night the wife noticed a whole lot of people doing double takes as we road by. I don't think there are many Gen 2 Hannigans running around this area, especially with the whale tale which is quite large. I love the looks of the whale tale and the LED lights which I feel add to the rear visibility.<br /><br /><br />
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This one is a keeper, the reliability and smooth power delivery of the GL1800 with Hannigans conversion makes one fine ride.
Originally Posted by cscsonny
