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Thread: Just picked up my Road Star Champion trike

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    Default Just picked up my Road Star Champion trike

    I just bought this trike. It is a 2003 but only has 11K miles and barely any miles since it was triked everything still looks brand new. So far I really like it except for the ride it is a little stiff. Is there any way to soften up the ride? the shocks are set at the softest adjustment.
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    Great looking ride. Might try playing with rear air pressure. Ride Safe

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucky View Post
    Great looking ride. Might try playing with rear air pressure. Ride Safe
    I have 22lbs in the rear now..

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    is it a straight axle, that could be the answer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonesy View Post
    is it a straight axle, that could be the answer.
    Yes straight axle

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    Quote Originally Posted by badbutch View Post
    I have 22lbs in the rear now..
    That is what I have in my Roadsmith.

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    with a SA you won't get a smooth ride, if it axle has air shocks you could adjust them, also if swing arm has air shock adjust that some.

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    Same kit on my VTX 1300. 20 lbs rear, 40 lbs front. SA. It's not a Wing. Rides like a motorcycle. Install a drivers backrest and mustang seats. You'll love it.
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    Your Roadstar/Champion uses the stock spring/shock along with the vertically mounted shocks. You might be able to back off the preload on the stock shock.

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    She looks great, congratulations!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cavie View Post
    Same kit on my VTX 1300. 20 lbs rear, 40 lbs front. SA. It's not a Wing. Rides like a motorcycle. Install a drivers backrest and mustang seats. You'll love it.
    Where did you get the passenger backrest. It would be perfect for us. I also am getting the mustang seat.

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    nice ride safe and enjoy
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    Quote Originally Posted by badbutch View Post
    Where did you get the passenger backrest. It would be perfect for us. I also am getting the mustang seat.
    If you haven't gotten the Mustang yet check out http://edseatsusa.com/ . They specialize in Yamaha seats. Have not heard only great reviews on them from all the Roadie sites I've been on. They actually have a 15 day, no questions asked return policy. Kind of like a test period. Who else offers that? Or anything similar.

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