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OK, I participated in one Thread Discussion on this, but I thought since I ride as much as I do, I would start a Thread that is Gold Wing 1800 Trike Specific. I installed mine this morning and tried it out on my Lunch Hour today. This will be an on-going long-term Thread similar to my Front Tire Thread. I will be adding personal opinions and information as I put more miles, and more road types into play. I have used SUPER BRACE Fork Braces on many 2-wheel Motorcycles in the past with Great Success, so I have lotsa' experience with the Product.
TEST TRIKE: 2010 Gold Wing 1800, Motor Trike Adventurer IRS, Motor Trike 4.5 Degree Raked Trees, Michelin Pilot Activ Sport Bike Rear Tire mounted straight up as a Front Tire
Here are Today's initial findings:
Even sitting still, the Frontend has a lighter touch to it. As the wheels began to roll, the steering is somewhat lighter than even before. Dropping off the curbing onto the Highway, I immediately notice that there is even less handlebar wobble than before. As I cruised up 4-Lane 41-A, and changed lanes working traffic, I thought, it feels like I have a little more lean coming back in than before. I passed this off, as I headed for Monteagle Mountain.
Monteagle Mountain confirmed the "roll-over-feel". The Frontend is definetly more "point-n-shoot" now, and the Frontend flows over bumps better than before with less shock through the bars, and less tire deflection off small stutter bumps. Now, I was rolling over the increased rear lean in my head. My conclusion: I think before, I was getting a very tiny amount of Fork Leg twist, and Fork Tube "walk". This caught up, and stabilzed by the time You entered the corner, and didn't transfer as much weight to the outside rear wheel. The Fork Brace stiffens the entire Frontend, therefore transferring more weight to the rear, and especially the outer wheel when cornering.
I have been running around 37 to 39 lbs of air in my rear air shocks (sitting still and cold, because they tend to gain up to 42-45 lbs hot, and when pumped a lot). I came back after lunch, let the Trike/Shocks cool, then reset them to 45 lbs cold, went back to the Mountain....WOO-HOO, rollover back to the very small amount as before. They only gained to 48 lbs this time also (more air translates to cooler operation, and less air gain). This will be my starting point. We are gonna' be in the Smokies Area all next week after Tuesday, so I will get to test extensively. Yes, the bike steers easier, less handlebar transition wobble, quicker steering response, smoother ride over bumps, less Tire deflection off stutter bumps or gravel....on my Trike it is a "Keeper".....more to come, stay tuned to this Thread.....:wtg::beerchug:
TEST TRIKE: 2010 Gold Wing 1800, Motor Trike Adventurer IRS, Motor Trike 4.5 Degree Raked Trees, Michelin Pilot Activ Sport Bike Rear Tire mounted straight up as a Front Tire
Here are Today's initial findings:
Even sitting still, the Frontend has a lighter touch to it. As the wheels began to roll, the steering is somewhat lighter than even before. Dropping off the curbing onto the Highway, I immediately notice that there is even less handlebar wobble than before. As I cruised up 4-Lane 41-A, and changed lanes working traffic, I thought, it feels like I have a little more lean coming back in than before. I passed this off, as I headed for Monteagle Mountain.
Monteagle Mountain confirmed the "roll-over-feel". The Frontend is definetly more "point-n-shoot" now, and the Frontend flows over bumps better than before with less shock through the bars, and less tire deflection off small stutter bumps. Now, I was rolling over the increased rear lean in my head. My conclusion: I think before, I was getting a very tiny amount of Fork Leg twist, and Fork Tube "walk". This caught up, and stabilzed by the time You entered the corner, and didn't transfer as much weight to the outside rear wheel. The Fork Brace stiffens the entire Frontend, therefore transferring more weight to the rear, and especially the outer wheel when cornering.
I have been running around 37 to 39 lbs of air in my rear air shocks (sitting still and cold, because they tend to gain up to 42-45 lbs hot, and when pumped a lot). I came back after lunch, let the Trike/Shocks cool, then reset them to 45 lbs cold, went back to the Mountain....WOO-HOO, rollover back to the very small amount as before. They only gained to 48 lbs this time also (more air translates to cooler operation, and less air gain). This will be my starting point. We are gonna' be in the Smokies Area all next week after Tuesday, so I will get to test extensively. Yes, the bike steers easier, less handlebar transition wobble, quicker steering response, smoother ride over bumps, less Tire deflection off stutter bumps or gravel....on my Trike it is a "Keeper".....more to come, stay tuned to this Thread.....:wtg::beerchug:
