new to trikes but not motorcycles, just got a 1984 goldwing trike wants to shake the bars out of your hands at 30-40 mph never tried any faster after that, got a PM into papa about this. would like to hear any input on my problem . thanks
new to trikes but not motorcycles, just got a 1984 goldwing trike wants to shake the bars out of your hands at 30-40 mph never tried any faster after that, got a PM into papa about this. would like to hear any input on my problem . thanks
two ideas of mine first steering head bearing nut needs tightening to 40 lbs also possible rear tire pressure
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Needs a set of raked triple trees, but I only have trees for the GL1500s and GL1800s. You might try a Google search for GL1200 rake kit or GL1200 raked triple trees.
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Re; The shakes. Two things come to mind. How old are the tires? You could have tread separation. Second item to check is steering head bearing.
As to steering like a truck, a rake kit will take care of that. Good luck and welcome..... Jim
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Be careful, cutting the neck to change the rake moves the trail the wrong way. Raked trees shorten trail, raked frame lengthens trail.
Just my 2 cents worth. Unless trike has sentimental value or other personal reasons, l would consider selling it and upgrading to a 1500 wing trike. More power and available parts. If you shop around you can locate a decent 1500 trike with raked kit in the 5-8 k range.
I purchased this 1988 1500 with motor trike kit and rake kit for 2800$ on Craigslist last spring. It’s not a beauty but it’s comfortable and dependable. Just recently retired and sold my Stallion and have made this my last trike. Have been offered 5000$ several times but gonna keep it cause it’s cheap comfortable dependable and lots of if power to pull my kwik kamp trailer. Cruise interstates at speed limit all day and lots of parts available. Just my opinion but you know what works for you. Good luck with your wing trike.
Deals like that are rare to unheard of around here, just sayin.
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OK trike has 64 thousand miles on it, riden by a woman, something must have happend could not have always shook like this? (does need a tire and fork seals leak) NEED HELP !!!!!!!! thanks
I've done some digging around and found them for a GL1200. https://www.customtripletrees.com/TR...NDA/honda.html
When were the steering head bearings replaced? Tire wear pattern? Lifting the front wheel off the ground you can check the condition of the bearings, notchey or loose?
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KISS, start by jacking up the front end. Observe and note any looseness and or binding in the fork and wheel bearings. Spin the front tire to check for high and low spots and wobble. With 60K I would be replacing that tire just because. Good Luck and let us know how it goes
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