Motor Trike Air Suspension Air Bag Replacement

[Ydnicwjl11]

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

[PKLGW]

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.

[Ydnicwjl11]

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.

[Downtown Cowtown]

[Downtown Cowtown]

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

[Debthepainter]

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

[rhino 2]

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

Hi....Deb.......Welcome to Trike-Talk.......Can't help in the compressor, But i'm sure someone will chime in soon with some info.....

[rhino 2]

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.

Cynthia.......Welcome to Trike-Talk.........

[paws]

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!

[CrystalPistol]

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.

[Jack Klarich]

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.

Camber directly affects toe

[Sidecarbill]

Which is why you always check ride height before aligning the wheels.

[Jack Klarich]

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

[Robtaylor]

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.

[HPJ]

MotorTrike no longer offers shocks for their solid axle trike.

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

[HPJ]

MotorTrike no longer offers shocks for their solid axle trike.

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

[HPJ]

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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[Ridge runner]

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

[rhino 2]

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

Mike.....Welcome to Trike-Talk............

And don't worry about opening an old tread....Old treads are new treads to someone who is reading an old tread for the first time......

[Ridge runner]

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,