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    I've noticed a recent development. The left tire is rubbing the inside lip of my left fender.

    Most likely happening when hitting rough road and body comes down on tire.

    Right side has 1/2" horizontal clearance to tire. Obviously, left side doesn't.

    I've got a 2 week trip coming up and trike will be loaded with wife & trailer.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to address this problem?

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    2005 GL1800 Hannigan Trike w/ Escapade trailer
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grote55 View Post
    I've noticed a recent development. The left tire is rubbing the inside lip of my left fender.

    Most likely happening when hitting rough road and body comes down on tire.

    Right side has 1/2" horizontal clearance to tire. Obviously, left side doesn't.

    I've got a 2 week trip coming up and trike will be loaded with wife & trailer.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to address this problem?

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    Some Questions:

    1) What kind of suspension do you have, shocks, springs, air bags, hydraulic?

    2) Does the trike sit lower than it used to? Is it levels now, right compared to left?

    3) Did you put wider or taller tires on recently?

    If #2 & #3 are no, almost has to be the suspension. Weak springs, Loss of air, hydraulic leak. If #2 is yes, look at #1. If #3 is yes ... you need to switch back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FuzzyWuzHe View Post
    Some Questions:

    1) What kind of suspension do you have, shocks, springs, air bags, hydraulic?

    2) Does the trike sit lower than it used to? Is it levels now, right compared to left?

    3) Did you put wider or taller tires on recently?

    If #2 & #3 are no, almost has to be the suspension. Weak springs, Loss of air, hydraulic leak. If #2 is yes, look at #1. If #3 is yes ... you need to switch back.
    Thanks for the response,

    1) Suspension is I.A.S shocks with a standard progressive spring.

    2) I don't notice it sitting lower.... Just measured and it's possibly 1/4" lower, but I wouldn't think that is a problem.

    3) Tires have been on for 2 years.

    I'm going to pull the wheel off to get a closer look at the shocks.
    2005 GL1800 Hannigan Trike w/ Escapade trailer
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grote55 View Post
    Thanks for the response,

    1) Suspension is I.A.S shocks with a standard progressive spring.

    2) I don't notice it sitting lower.... Just measured and it's possibly 1/4" lower, but I wouldn't think that is a problem.

    3) Tires have been on for 2 years.

    I'm going to pull the wheel off to get a closer look at the shocks.
    For some reason, I remember progressive springs having a finite life span ... not bashing them ... but I remember something about them starting to fail and getting shorter ... this may be in front forks ... from what you've told us, I think you are on the right path ... check the spring and the shocks ... compare one side to the other. If height hasn't changed, it almost has to be a shock or spring failure (probably left shock) that only rears it's ugly head when you hit a larger bump. Visual inspection may not reveal much ... you may have to remove both shocks to "feel" the difference. Since it's just the left tire that rubs ... my thought is the left shock has lost air or fluid causing it to not rebound quick enough. If they are coil over shocks, the coil could be bad or if there is a preload adjustment that could have come "un done".

    New questions ... is the trike level looking at it from the rear? And just to eliminate the obvious (not being a smarta$$ here) you haven't pulled a tongue heavy trailer or seriously overloaded the trike lately have you?

    My guess just from what you've reported, is that the left shock has failed.

    PS. Forgot to mention ... Love your avatar ... soooo cute.

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    "New questions ... is the trike level looking at it from the rear? And just to eliminate the obvious (not being a smarta$$ here) you haven't pulled a tongue heavy trailer or seriously overloaded the trike lately have you?"

    Trike looks level from rear. I haven't pulled a heavy trailer "yet", but have a 2 week trip coming up with a new Escapade trailer which is heavier than the aluminum trailer I had pulled before.... Plus it has greater capacity, so I'm nervous that my wife will equate that to "I can take more stuff".


    I've got to look into what it takes to replace shocks. Hopefully, it's not too difficult. Perhaps I can beef up the springs?

    At this point, I'm willing to replace both sides just to be certain that isn't the problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grote55 View Post
    At this point, I'm willing to replace both sides just to be certain that isn't the problem.
    I think you'd be wise ... if it's shocks ... to replace them in pairs ... Save yourself the grief of doing the job twice.

    Not familiar with your trike, but, I'm guessing swapping shocks can't be that though .. mostly getting to them ... usually shocks have a bolt in the top and the bottom.

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    Default Found this

    looks like getting to them might be the only issue

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    Holy Moly! I think I just found how much those shocks are.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grote55 View Post
    Holy Moly! I think I just found how much those shocks are.
    Yea ... figured there would be some sticker shock ... ... not like a car where you can get a pair for $100-$200 ... hope you where sitting down.

    Might try eBay ... sometimes they part out a wreck.

    Found some new ones ... not sure they fit a hannigan

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-GL180....c100667.m2042

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    Might be a bit costly to repair but peace of mind is so good when traveling . I would rather pay for peace of mind then taking a chance on the road. Scenario - tire blow leading to crash, bike and trailer totaled, a year in hospital recovering from injuries, get the picture ? Get it fixed.

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    Default fender rubbing

    Quote Originally Posted by Grote55 View Post
    Holy Moly! I think I just found how much those shocks are.
    I have the same problem, So what solution works for you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikel View Post
    I have the same problem, So what solution works for you?
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    I didn't notice anyone else mentioning calling the manufacturer to see if they've heard of this problem before?

    I built a set if ramps so I can drive out Triglide up on them to get a better look. Would that help with shock access?

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    Does the fender on the opposite side sit equally high?

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