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Thread: Motor Trike Air Suspension Air Bag Replacement

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    Default Shocks

    What part number shock and spring did you use. We are also having air bag issues. Have already replaced air bags once. Same problem with another leak. Thinking there is another problem

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    I replaced my 2007 gl1800 motor trike Spyder 2+2 (solid axle) bags myself and it took about 2 hrs. purchased them from motor trike dealer in Wyoming. great service. Still leak proof after 3 years. You can do it.

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    Air bags were replaced less than a year ago. Evidently dealer didn't fix the issue causing the issue. They will be getting a call Monday. Thinking different shocks could be a remedy.

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    Default air bag numbers for motor trike that are aftermarket an cheaper

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    ebay for the above about $100 for the pair, change air hose an fitting cause its a tad bigger

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    Default Glossing motor trike 08

    Can I put spacers in springs until I replace or figure out why onboard compressor isn't working

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    Quote Originally Posted by Debthepainter View Post
    Can I put spacers in springs until I replace or figure out why onboard compressor isn't working
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ydnicwjl11 View Post
    Air bags were replaced less than a year ago. Evidently dealer didn't fix the issue causing the issue. They will be getting a call Monday. Thinking different shocks could be a remedy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Debthepainter View Post
    Can I put spacers in springs until I replace or figure out why onboard compressor isn't working
    Deb.. welcome to TrikeTalk from Kerrville TX! You might call Motortrike in Troup, TX and speak with Richard.. he knows those kits inside-out.

    And if that is Wimberley TX you listed as your location come on over to Kerrville. We put together rides from time to time and would love to have you join us! When we do it will be posted here on TrikeTalk... so stay tuned!
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    Quote Originally Posted by KBot View Post
    I've had some unusually wear on my back tires. The inside tread on the tire wearing much more than on the outside. I never paid much attention to the air pressure till my wife tells me to turn it up because she can feel it bottoming out. I was told by MotorTrike and a dealer that the unusually tire wear was due to improper inflation on the air bags. When not aired up properly the tires "lean" in a little.
    No argument, but my Lehman wears a little more on the insides of the tires and it's a shortened solid axle … road crown is the cause I think. .

    I have seen some IRS trikes eat the inside tread out fast, due to steeply cambered rear suspension.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrystalPistol View Post
    No argument, but my Lehman wears a little more on the insides of the tires and it's a shortened solid axle … road crown is the cause I think. .

    I have seen some IRS trikes eat the inside tread out fast, due to steeply cambered rear suspension.
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    Which is why you always check ride height before aligning the wheels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sidecarbill View Post
    Which is why you always check ride height before aligning the wheels.
    Also checking PSI and wear on tires. Excessive wear on tires not only tells you what is going on, it also can( in extreme wear patterns) throw toe and camber readings off marginally
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wayne Harmsen View Post
    I installed the same air bags that Lonerider suggested to you on our 1500 Motor Trike.

    Same results, much better ride, also found that 20 pounds of pressure two up is about right..
    I am new to this but was wondering how many inches the body of my trike should raise when air is empty to when 40 lbs is reached. My ride is a 2005. GW.. Thank for any info you can give me. I certainly enjoy all the info on this site.

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    Default HELP! Shocks No Longer Available - Need Alternative Shocks that Fit

    MotorTrike no longer offers shocks for their solid axle trike.

    Anyone have a different shock that you used on your 1800 GoldWing Trike?

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    Default HELP NEEDED - Where can I find different shocks for Solid Axle MotorTrike

    MotorTrike no longer offers shocks for their solid axle trike.

    Anyone have a different shock that you used on your 1800 GoldWing Trike?

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    Default Need new shocks and air bags

    I just bought a 2003 GL1800 Honda GoldWing Solid Axle MotorTrike.

    It needs new Shocks and Air Bags.

    I'm going to go with the recommended air bags talked about here.

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    * Shocks Question please:

    For those of you that have put a lot of miles on your GL1800 GoldWing Solid Axle MotorTrike, do you think the Original Shocks were a great ride? Or should they have been a little more heavy duty??

    I can buy the exact same shocks, but can get a little heavier spring.

    The original springs are 120/170.

    I can get the shocks with 140/200 springs... or get them with the original 120/170 springs.

    What are your thoughts about getting the 140/200 springs?

    Or should I stick with the original 120/170 springs?

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    Default Airbags

    Hi new to triketalk been looking at a bunch of threads and as I read it I can put these airbags on a solid axel motor trike kit thanks sorry about opening this older thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ridge runner View Post
    Hi new to triketalk been looking at a bunch of threads and as I read it I can put these airbags on a solid axel motor trike kit thanks sorry about opening this older thread
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    Default Rear shocks

    Hi everyone did the feller get replacement rear shocks for his solid axle trike because I am interested in a part number I am having the same problem any help would be appreciated,

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    Is the air suspension in a cSc similar to that in a Motor Trike?

    I now have a problem. I lose air almost as fast as I put it in.

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    Default Fatbob47

    Just asking, as I recently purchased an 03 vtx1300 with motortrike kit, and was wondering if the 800# bags will work on my solid axle conversion or do I have to go with motortrike bags, just asking if anyone has had any experience with this set-up. Appreciate any help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gideon View Post
    Is the air suspension in a cSc similar to that in a Motor Trike?

    I now have a problem. I lose air almost as fast as I put it in.

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    csc doesn't use airbags. at least on mine there isn't any. i have a mono shock with a big spring that is pre loaded. i think roadsmith uses airbags though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 3W-lonerider View Post
    csc doesn't use airbags. at least on mine there isn't any. i have a mono shock with a big spring that is pre loaded. i think roadsmith uses airbags though.
    I can’t say enough about cSc, They are a great people!

    I spoke with them this morning. They explained the setup on my Valkyrie trike. It has two coil spring shocks and one air shock in the back. The air shock is a Honda 1500 Goldwing shock.

    This is what I was told when I originally converted the bike back in 2006. However, recently I was told that I was wrong when I said this was the type of setup that I had. That is why I was checking this forum to see if it was the same as Motor Trike.

    I am happy to know that I was originally correct, although it could be expensive to get fixed.

    Ride Safe

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    Gideon

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    Default Air Bag Replacement

    I just replaced my air bags on my solid axle MotorTrike kit on 1992GL 1500. I finally found the air bags on the internet under sleeve air bags which are typically used for air suspension on semi cabs or seats/ride control. I measured the at rest height of the air bags (7 1/2") and then measured the diameter that would fit into the air bag location and not interfere with the body. I ended up ordering air bags that were about 3" in diameter and had a minimum height of 4" and a maximum height of around 11" and had 1/8" NPT port for air. My old air bags were smaller in diameter which means I will need to adjust the air pressure accordingly. If you need my information on the air bags I can get that for you. Cost of the air bags was around $75 each.

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    Default Modified top air bag mount

    Quote Originally Posted by 3W-lonerider View Post
    i agree with your mechanics assesment on the shock mounting.

    thing of it is. when you put enough air pressure in the bags to compensate for potholes and such. when you hit a frost heave the seat will drive your spine straight up threw your neck. not enough pressure and you hit a dip it feels like the whole backend is going to be rippped off. there is no happy medium.

    my original airbags got weather cracked and started leaking. contacted motortrike and found that the new airbags, the ends are plastic. so i found a set online from a company in florida that i bought a set from. now these airbags are twice the size as the ones motortrike uses. the original airbags i had to keep at least 35 to 40 psi in them to at least get a half desent ride.

    The new airbags, i keep 15 lb. in the for just me and 20 lb. in them when the wife is on. first time the wife rode with these new airbags i went on a road that we were on before that is extremely rough. before she would be all tensed up waiting for the potholes and heaves. after we got threw the rough part she asked me when they fixed the road.. i told her they did'nt. thats the difference between the old and new airbags.

    One thing i did do was drop a size in tire width. because the new bags are only 1/2 inch away from the tires. You would not believe the ride difference. like going from a pinto to a lincoln.

    here is a link to the bags I bought. you can use the fittings out of the old bags or buy new. same with the airline. you should be able to replace both bags in an hour.

    I bolted the top in place then pulled the bottom of the bag down and bolted the bottom in place.





    800lb Sleeve Air Spring - 1/8" Port Air Bag

    now they claim this airbag is 6 inches collapsed and 10 inches extended.

    when i put mine on i only had to pull the airbag down 1 inch to get the bottom bolt in. and theres still sleeve up in the bag. so i'm thinking more like 13 extended. but these new bags are awesome.
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    I used a metal rasp bit to make the top hole more egg shaped inward about 3/8". This allowed moving the top air bag inward more away from tire rim. Then make a "key" to drop into open space toward tire rim and drop into place then attach top nut. The "key" will key air bag from moving back toward tire rim. Now have close to 1" clearance at top of air bag. Only had to do this on the left rear top mount hole. To replace air schrader air valve, I used Gabriel GB141099, exact replacement. Kit is for 4 air bags but cut one line in half will provide enough air line. My kit came from Amazon: Amazon.com: Gabriel 141099 Accy KIT: Automotive
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    I bought my MT 01 Goldwing used and is now in need of air bags and or compressor. Has anyone replaced the compressor on their trike. I have a single angle conversion. Could use some info. Thanks.

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    i replaced with a set from seeing on here, they leaked an got a hole even doing it correctly last time my wife bought me a set from mt dealer an i reinstalled, if ever done again i would like to jus put regular shocks in, and the handlebar air switch with three relays, the three relays quit in a short amount of time and $300 is not my cup of tea. i can rewire some others in there but i jus put a toggle switch on her like i wanted to do in the first place, but was trying to do the correct thang, didnt work, this time anyways, pick ur poison i did an no like it, shocks next time

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    Hi All greetings from Brisbane Oz

    I have a Motor Trike conversion Honda 1100 Shadow and yes ther airbags are pretty ordinary. I need to replace them both - I have followed the links and the prices are OK BUT the postage is astronomical - if anyone can help me out with a couple I would be very grateful.

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    I bought my MT 01 Goldwing used and is now in need of air bags and or compressor. Has anyone replaced the compressor on their trike. I have a single angle conversion. Could use some info. Thanks.
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    Default GL1800 2004 Motor teike

    I have problem right side airbag on the suspension the mounting upper and lower do not line up. Is there an adjustment for this ?

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    Is there an adjustment to the airbag mounts I can make since the mounts do not line up on the airbag right side. Solid axle mount

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