150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
14TG3Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideInstallation of a new Fuel Filter &...
DrCrazyTrain3Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...True Dual Header
ctdair8Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ctdair8ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
14TG3TrampasHarley Tri GlideInstallation of a new Fuel Filter &...
520fd3Rogue1For Sale & WTB C...FS: Trike Mid-Step
520fd3520fdFor Sale & WTB C...FS: Trike Mid-Step
14TG314TGHarley Tri GlideInstallation of a new Fuel Filter &...
JTJersey5JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
Jack Klarich1Jack KlarichGeneral Harley ChatExhaust Heat Shield
BigN693Jack KlarichEnabled TrikersFull length floorboards
JTJersey5Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
ctdair8Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ctdair8Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Phu Cat4Phu CatGeneral DiscussionIs there a TV commercial
TXFIRE765GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesNew to Trikes and needing a convers...
paid4c431GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesDifference in touring between two w...
Donnimac4GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesLehman Monarch II
paid4c410GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesService for differential on a Motor...
DrCrazyTrain3powerhaulicHarley Freewheeler /...True Dual Header
520fd3NotgrownupFor Sale & WTB C...FS: Trike Mid-Step
Yannick25vwbug72501VW Powered TrikesWil-Mac trike kit
520fd3520fdFor Sale & WTB C...FS: Trike Mid-Step
Bear22012Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...New member
Phu Cat4rhino 2General DiscussionIs there a TV commercial
14TG614TGHarley Tri GlideInstalled Genuine HD Armrest kit
scaldedchevy3Papa ZookLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
hogmemberisold2cScjhbGeneral DiscussionHow many carry spare headlight bulb...
Phu Cat4cScjhbGeneral DiscussionIs there a TV commercial
DrCrazyTrain3DrCrazyTrainHarley Freewheeler /...True Dual Header
scaldedchevy3scaldedchevyLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
scaldedchevy3scaldedchevyLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
New Orleans Kevin6MykneesbehurtinHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
DK Custom Products362Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
ctdair8MykneesbehurtinHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ctdair8ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Seaweed6Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideLower Fairing Vents
14TG6Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideInstalled Genuine HD Armrest kit
ctdair8Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Phu Cat4trike ladyGeneral DiscussionIs there a TV commercial
ctdair8ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
scaldedchevy3Papa ZookLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
AriNV6Papa ZookRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
Phu Cat4Phu CatGeneral DiscussionIs there a TV commercial
TwoBye1TwoByeFor Sale & WTB C...GL1500 Tall windshield
scaldedchevy3MickLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
Gernerwa11SullyNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
AriNV6AriNVRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
Jack Klarich2Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionGreat Day for a ride today
Gernerwa11Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
Gernerwa11Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
Jarhead17753Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...paint job
hogmemberisold2hogmemberisoldGeneral DiscussionHow many carry spare headlight bulb...
14TG614TGHarley Tri GlideInstalled Genuine HD Armrest kit
14TG6Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideInstalled Genuine HD Armrest kit
AriNV6Papa ZookRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
AriNV6AriNVRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
AriNV6pawsRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
B SMITH10rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTrailering Tri Glide
B SMITH10DK Custom ProductsHarley Tri GlideTrailering Tri Glide
AriNV6Pegasus1300Rider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
AriNV6cycle7447Rider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
TomyJ16TomyJHome Built TrikesRebel RT
scaldedchevy3scaldedchevyLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
AriNV13Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...New to trike
steelpony55553Jack KlarichDetailingCeramic coating
AriNV6Jack KlarichRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
JTJersey5Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
AriNV6AriNVRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
AriNV6cycle7447Rider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
AriNV6AriNVRider Safety Discuss...Maybe silly but serious question, s...
steelpony55553AriNVDetailingCeramic coating
AriNV13AriNVNew Member Introduct...New to trike
JTJersey5Old Road DogHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
paid4c410VulcanscottHonda TrikesService for differential on a Motor...
DK Custom Products362New Orleans KevinHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
AriNV13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New to trike
Jarhead17753GorillaHarley Freewheeler /...paint job
New Orleans Kevin6New Orleans KevinHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
TomyJ8Jack KlarichSidecar ForumHackHer
JTJersey5Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
AriNV4Jack KlarichCan Am Spyder Trike...I'm a total newbie ... Is the Spyde...
ISP-FL2ISP-FLThe Knife EnthusiestBenchmade Warranty
woody13Rmitchell55Maggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
New Orleans Kevin6ISP-FLHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
woody13Marc HMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
woody13Marc HMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
woody13PosseRiderMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
ctdair8ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
New Orleans Kevin6NotgrownupHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
New Orleans Kevin6PanheadSteveHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
Donnimac4DonnimacHonda TrikesLehman Monarch II
Donnimac4DonnimacHonda TrikesLehman Monarch II
ken g9rhino 2Harley Tri Glidereverse not working
New Orleans Kevin6New Orleans KevinHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
ken g9520fdHarley Tri Glidereverse not working
520fd3520fdFor Sale & WTB C...FS: Trike Mid-Step
JTJersey5JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
JTJersey5rhino 2Harley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
myhonda614TGHarley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
JTJersey5JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
ken g9ken gHarley Tri Glidereverse not working
JTJersey5rhino 2Harley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
JTJersey5JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Removing Trim Around Oil Cooler
myhonda6Rogue1Harley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
myhonda614TGHarley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
AriNV4AriNVCan Am Spyder Trike...I'm a total newbie ... Is the Spyde...
TFNC12AriNVNew Member Introduct...Just saying hello
Jarhead17753Jarhead1775Harley Freewheeler /...paint job
AriNV13AriNVNew Member Introduct...New to trike
AriNV13AriNVNew Member Introduct...New to trike
myhonda6Rogue1Harley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
woody13woodyMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
myhonda6NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
New Orleans Kevin6NotgrownupHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
Donnimac4MickHonda TrikesLehman Monarch II
Gernerwa11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
myhonda6Rmitchell55Harley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
Gernerwa11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
Yannick25GorillaVW Powered TrikesWil-Mac trike kit
woody13Marc HMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Donnimac4GorillaHonda TrikesLehman Monarch II
Gernerwa11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
Gernerwa11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
Gernerwa11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
MDO100ZammyHarley Freewheeler /...What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler...
Gernerwa11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
AriNV13Phu CatNew Member Introduct...New to trike
New Orleans Kevin6New Orleans KevinHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
Jjhooker22DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesSide shifter assembly for 1980 WilM...
Rodnok12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Hello Honda Trike owners!
AriNV13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike
TFNC12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Just saying hello
AriNV13hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike
whiskeyneat10ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Howdy"
Gernerwa11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
Gernerwa11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
scaldedchevy3MickLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
Jjhooker22Jjhooker2VW Powered TrikesSide shifter assembly for 1980 WilM...
Jack Klarich2TomyJTires, Wheels, Brake...Motorcycle Tire Reference
New Orleans Kevin6JTJerseyHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
Jjhooker22DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesSide shifter assembly for 1980 WilM...
Gernerwa11GernerwaNew Member Introduct...New Member from Bellingham, WA
New Orleans Kevin6New Orleans KevinHarley Tri Glide2021 114 Triglide Stage 2 Feuling 4...
scaldedchevy3scaldedchevyLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
scaldedchevy3scaldedchevyLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
scaldedchevy3MickLehman Trike2004 Gold Wing Lehman Monarch 2 Sho...
ken g9OLBLUHarley Tri Glidereverse not working
Jjhooker22Jjhooker2VW Powered TrikesSide shifter assembly for 1980 WilM...
Yannick25Jjhooker2VW Powered TrikesWil-Mac trike kit
Likes Likes:  1
Thanks Thanks:  0
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 30

Thread: need steering dampener for 2010 Roadglide with Motor Trike conversion

  1. #1
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default need steering dampener for 2010 Roadglide with Motor Trike conversion

    Guy,

    Does anyone make a steering dampener for a 2010 Roadglide with a Motor Trike conversion?

    I know Harley makes one for the 2010 Tri-Glide, I am wondering how well it works and will it fit with my 6 deg rake

  2. #2
    60+ Posts
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Stow, Ohio USA
    Posts
    59

    Default

    Check Amazon and eBay. And Google "motorcycle steering dampener". I'm puzzled though. Why a dampener ? I have a MotorTrike conversion on my Road King with a 9° rake kit. My riding buddy has an Ultra with the 6° rake. No head shake noted on either, and rock steady all the way up to 80 (that's as fast as we've gone). Just curious.
    Respects,
    ed

  3. #3
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Thanks for the reply,

    There is noticeable wobble at slow speeds and the steering is incredibly sensitive at speed 65-75 MPH

    Maybe I am just brand new to trikes and this is the way it is supposed to be.

  4. #4
    Senior Moderator
    Gold Club Member
    Gorilla's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Key Largo. Fl,. USA
    Posts
    15,131

    Default

    It might have just a little to much rake in it. Check with Bazooka but I always thought that 4 to 5 degrees was plenty on the HD
    Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide

  5. #5
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Gorilla View Post
    It might have just a little to much rake in it. Check with Bazooka but I always thought that 4 to 5 degrees was plenty on the HD
    Motor Trike provided and installed the 6 deg rake kit, I sure hope they knew what they were doing

  6. DKCustoms postbit
  7. #6
    60+ Posts
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Stow, Ohio USA
    Posts
    59

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sloride View Post
    Motor Trike provided and installed the 6 deg rake kit, I sure hope they knew what they were doing
    Yeah, they have the right rake. Hundreds (if not thousands) of HD-MotorTrike conversions out there, most with 6° rake kits from MT. I'm running 9° with no problems at all. Be sure to keep your pressures (tires and suspension) correct.

  8. #7
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by RoadKingTrike View Post
    Yeah, they have the right rake. Hundreds (if not thousands) of HD-MotorTrike conversions out there, most with 6° rake kits from MT. I'm running 9° with no problems at all. Be sure to keep your pressures (tires and suspension) correct.
    Thanks,

    what PSI do you keep your rear suspension at for single riding and or two up?

  9. #8
    10000+ Posts skuuter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Estill Springs, Tn, USA
    Posts
    10,184

    Default

    Check the tightness of Your Headset Bearings on the Fork.....
    ..if it has WHEELS, I'm in...ThumbUp

  10. #9
    60+ Posts
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Stow, Ohio USA
    Posts
    59

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sloride View Post
    Thanks,

    what PSI do you keep your rear suspension at for single riding and or two up?
    I weigh 215 pounds. I run about 15 - 20 PSI for single riding, and with my 130 pound wife on board, usually about 35 PSI. Keeping the rear tires at 24, and the front at 36. Skuuter is right, make sure the headset bearings are set correctly. Should be OK there, though, if your installer did a good job. Might want to mention this wobbling to them and get their take.

  11. #10
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by skuuter View Post
    Check the tightness of Your Headset Bearings on the Fork.....
    Good advise,

    I am going to take it to Bikes 2 Trikes in Ft Worth and have them go over it front to rear. It will cost me a few hundred, but will be well worth it

    - - - Updated - - -

    Quote Originally Posted by RoadKingTrike View Post
    I weigh 215 pounds. I run about 15 - 20 PSI for single riding, and with my 130 pound wife on board, usually about 35 PSI. Keeping the rear tires at 24, and the front at 36. Skuuter is right, make sure the headset bearings are set correctly. Should be OK there, though, if your installer did a good job. Might want to mention this wobbling to them and get their take.

    Thanks RKT, it's good to have some baselines to go off of

  12. #11
    20+ Posts
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Prineville, Oregon USA
    Posts
    27

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sloride View Post
    Guy,

    Does anyone make a steering dampener for a 2010 Roadglide with a Motor Trike conversion?

    I know Harley makes one for the 2010 Tri-Glide, I am wondering how well it works and will it fit with my 6 deg rake
    I purchased Bazookas 5 degree rake kit for my 2013 Tri Glide and found that I had to completely remove the dampener. It has had no bearing on the performance of the trike. If you can use the dampener off mine-let me know.

  13. #12
    800+ Posts FLTR2008TRIKE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Near Myrtle Beach SC
    Posts
    807

    Default

    Do you have the stock 18" front wheel on your trike? If so, Im guessing your issue has more to do with the 18" wheel combined with the raked front triple tree. The 18" front tire being slightly narrower can effect the sensitivity of the steering...... Just a thought
    Overcoming Adversity is the path to better ideas!!

    2008 Roadglide w/ MOTOR TRIKE Kit
    S&S 124" Headwork & Custom designed cams by John
    Custom made right side shifter (Lost my left leg above the knee due to a hit n run driver) SOOS's custom made floorboard spacer

  14. #13
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by FLTR2008TRIKE View Post
    Do you have the stock 18" front wheel on your trike? If so, Im guessing your issue has more to do with the 18" wheel combined with the raked front triple tree. The 18" front tire being slightly narrower can effect the sensitivity of the steering...... Just a thought
    I do have the stock 18" front wheel...that makes a lot of sense. I am fixing to buy a front tire and wheel. What is the largest tire I could put on a 18 x 3.5" wheel? or do I need to step down to a 17" wheel and a larger tire. I really like the look of your setup, would you mind sharing what your sizes and makes are?

  15. #14
    2000+ Posts tfdeputydawg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Indianapolis, In.
    Posts
    2,176

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sloride View Post
    Motor Trike provided and installed the 6 deg rake kit, I sure hope they knew what they were doing
    MT offers 4.5, 5.5, 6 and 8 degree rake kits. Who picked the 6 for you????
    The consensus from several threads on several boards is the shorter wheel base trike are good w/4.5 degree rack. The longer wheel base trikes can tolerate 6.5 degree rake.
    One thing to check with a low speed wobble, is you front tire cupped???
    A dampner only makes steering harder, IMO.
    As stated, Zook is "the man w/the plan"! Message him w/your concerns.

    Quote Originally Posted by RoadKingTrike View Post
    Yeah, they have the right rake. Hundreds (if not thousands) of HD-MotorTrike conversions out there, most with 6° rake kits from MT. I'm running 9° with no problems at all. Be sure to keep your pressures (tires and suspension) correct.
    WOW, never heard of a 9 degree rake before
    Where did you get one? Would love to try one!
    Christian Motorcyclist Association #64488
    Patriot Guard
    Volunteer Fire/Rescue/EMT/Captain
    Was a LEO
    Part time Corrections Officer

  16. #15
    60+ Posts
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Stow, Ohio USA
    Posts
    59

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tfdeputydawg View Post
    MT offers 4.5, 5.5, 6 and 8 degree rake kits. Who picked the 6 for you????
    The consensus from several threads on several boards is the shorter wheel base trike are good w/4.5 degree rack. The longer wheel base trikes can tolerate 6.5 degree rake.
    One thing to check with a low speed wobble, is you front tire cupped???
    A dampner only makes steering harder, IMO.
    As stated, Zook is "the man w/the plan"! Message him w/your concerns.


    WOW, never heard of a 9 degree rake before
    Where did you get one? Would love to try one!
    Hawg Halters


  17. DKCustoms postbit
  18. #16
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tfdeputydawg View Post
    MT offers 4.5, 5.5, 6 and 8 degree rake kits. Who picked the 6 for you????
    The consensus from several threads on several boards is the shorter wheel base trike are good w/4.5 degree rack. The longer wheel base trikes can tolerate 6.5 degree rake.
    One thing to check with a low speed wobble, is you front tire cupped???
    A dampner only makes steering harder, IMO.
    As stated, Zook is "the man w/the plan"! Message him w/your concerns.
    Talking with Motor Trike, For the HD they only offer a 6 deg rake kit. Looking at their website, that is all I see offered also for the HD.

    The front tire is original and has 13K on it and is in need of replacement. I am going to start there and have the front fork bearings checked for correct TQ and see if that helps.

    With the tire change and making sure the TQ on the Fork bearings are right...if that does not change my issues...maybe I need to shut up, man up and start riding

  19. #17
    800+ Posts FLTR2008TRIKE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Near Myrtle Beach SC
    Posts
    807

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sloride View Post
    I do have the stock 18" front wheel...that makes a lot of sense. I am fixing to buy a front tire and wheel. What is the largest tire I could put on a 18 x 3.5" wheel? or do I need to step down to a 17" wheel and a larger tire. I really like the look of your setup, would you mind sharing what your sizes and makes are?
    I'm running a 16" HD Thunderstar front wheel with a Dunlop MU85B American Elite Rear tire mounted in reverse.

    My last front tire was my original Dunlop D402 MU85B rear tire and took it off with 30k miles on it. I could have gotten another 5k miles out of easily but since I was taking it off to powder coat the wheel. I went and installed my new tire

  20. #18
    2000+ Posts tfdeputydawg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Indianapolis, In.
    Posts
    2,176

    Default

    1. From MT's web sight:
    "Since Motor Trike conversions do not add any significant amount of static weight to the front of the conversion, less rake is needed to achieve the desired steering effort. Tire wear is also decreased. Motor Trike's custom rake kit provides the correct amount of steering assistance without compromising the steering feel for our trike conversions."

    Missed the fact 6degree is shown as for the Harley!
    Maybe it depends on the degree of the neck on a bike as to which rake is recommended!
    Christian Motorcyclist Association #64488
    Patriot Guard
    Volunteer Fire/Rescue/EMT/Captain
    Was a LEO
    Part time Corrections Officer

  21. #19
    200+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Arlington, TX 76017
    Posts
    224

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by FLTR2008TRIKE View Post
    I'm running a 16" HD Thunderstar front wheel with a Dunlop MU85B American Elite Rear tire mounted in reverse.

    My last front tire was my original Dunlop D402 MU85B rear tire and took it off with 30k miles on it. I could have gotten another 5k miles out of easily but since I was taking it off to powder coat the wheel. I went and installed my new tire
    Did you run your Dunlop D402 in the normal rotation or was it reversed also?

    I think I am going to buy a 16" wheel from Willy Shiny and put the Dunlop
    D402 MU85B rear tire on it.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Quote Originally Posted by tfdeputydawg View Post
    1. From MT's web sight:
    "Since Motor Trike conversions do not add any significant amount of static weight to the front of the conversion, less rake is needed to achieve the desired steering effort. Tire wear is also decreased. Motor Trike's custom rake kit provides the correct amount of steering assistance without compromising the steering feel for our trike conversions."

    Missed the fact 6degree is shown as for the Harley!
    Maybe it depends on the degree of the neck on a bike as to which rake is recommended!
    No worries, I appreciate everyone's response. It's amazing how much I have learned from you guys over the last couple of weeks.

  22. #20
    10000+ Posts
    TrikeTalk Founder
    Papa Zook's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Conroe, Texas
    Posts
    10,481

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by tfdeputydawg View Post
    As stated, Zook is "the man w/the plan"! Message him w/your concerns.
    WOW, never heard of a 9 degree rake before
    Where did you get one? Would love to try one!
    OK this is where it can get confusing. What he is calling a 9 degree rake is actually what has previously been called a 5 degree rake, or more specifically a +5 degree rake for a total of 9 degrees.

    As for a steering dampener, Harley installs a dampener in lieu of adding more rake to their front in. Why? Because the front end shake has to be canceled one way or the other and they choose less rake and a dampener. If you install a rake kit, you will not need a dampener.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Kawasaki 2010 Vulcan 2000LT Motor Trike Conversion
    By BigDiDaddy in forum Suzuki - Kawasaki Trikes
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 01-27-2016, 11:34 AM
  2. Steering Dampener
    By Ssssnake207 in forum General Discussion
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-26-2014, 04:06 PM
  3. 2010 Motor trike adventure pkg vs 2014 Razor Pkg
    By taylorswing in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-09-2014, 02:24 PM
  4. Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-26-2011, 07:20 PM
  5. Steering dampener
    By Lakeman in forum Harley Trike Conversions
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-29-2011, 06:17 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •