I just purchased my frist trike. I have been riding the Ultra Classics for many years and due to back and leg issues just switched to a 2020 CVO Triglide. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to set the rear shocks for a rider and passenger witha total weight around 430 lbs? I lowered the tire pressure after reading some of the additional post so hopefully that will help as well.
Andy Welcome to Trike-Talk..............,,,
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
I checked 2 different stealers in my area -
Dealer #1 $51,000
Stealer. #2 $58,000
U N B E L I V A B L E...........
Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
Welcome to Trike Talk, see video in post #3 Kevin has logged many miles and done extensive research on suspensions
https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...Did-You-Adjust
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Congrats on the new ride. 🍻🍻 Try the shock setting about 18 and go from there. You might want to lower the tire pressure A few pounds as well. On the regular tri tires everybody seems to run 22/23 lbs including myself. But be careful with the low profile tires though, you might not be able to drop them too much.
I have tried to adjust the shocks for 2 months. Every time we get to go out,I change them. No luck. HD susp. is JUNK. Just got my 14" shocks from ProAction ,along with the front fork suspension also. George builds Quality stuff. I had his 13 " on my 16 for over 40K .Sweet ride. Thought maybe this new HD susp. on the 2020 would be better. WRONG.. So ordered all new from George at ProAction & got it all this week. Will be a couple weeks or so before installed,but I know the ride will be great.
In your case, those low profile tires may also be part of the problem. I know that was the biggest reason I decided against the CVO. Best of luck finding a sweet spot. I know I will as soon as parts are installed. George sets the rears up really well when ordered.
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.