Front Suspension- Is It A Big Improvement?

[tpb857]

I made an appointment to get the rear suspension changed on my 22 CVO trike. I’m considering having the front done too. For those of you who got the forks done after you already had the rear done, was it worth it? Thanks.

Tom

 

[PosseRider]

I made an appointment to get the rear suspension changed on my 22 CVO trike. I’m considering having the front done too. For those of you who got the forks done after you already had the rear done, was it worth it? Thanks.

Tom

I have frt & rear Pro Action, luv it. George also honors his warranty 100%..See you are in Pitt so assuming thats where your headed ??

I have had Pro A first on the 16 Tri & when I got the 20 had it done right away. only diff was 13" on the 16 & went to 14" on the 20.

 

[tpb857]

I have frt & rear Pro Action, luv it. George also honors his warranty 100%..See you are in Pitt so assuming thats where your headed ??

I have had Pro A first on the 16 Tri & when I got the 20 had it done right away. only diff was 13" on the 16 & went to 14" on the 20.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am going to Pro Action. I am actually north of Pittsburgh about 20 minutes from their shop. I spoke to both George and Julie. Very nice people. I am going with the 13s as I don't want to change the height of the rear end. Did you put yours on the rear first and then the front later or both at the same time?

Thanks again.

 

[Longbeard71]

I have frt & rear Pro Action, luv it. George also honors his warranty 100%..See you are in Pitt so assuming thats where your headed ??

I have had Pro A first on the 16 Tri & when I got the 20 had it done right away. only diff was 13" on the 16 & went to 14" on the 20.

Which Pro Action do you have in the front. I have the 14” shocks in the rear?

 

[PosseRider]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am going to Pro Action. I am actually north of Pittsburgh about 20 minutes from their shop. I spoke to both George and Julie. Very nice people. I am going with the 13s as I don't want to change the height of the rear end. Did you put yours on the rear first and then the front later or both at the same time?

Thanks again.

I had frt & rear done at the same time on the 20

 

[PosseRider]

Which Pro Action do you have in the front. I have the 14” shocks in the rear?

I don't remember the frt. What ever they were recommending back then.

 

[hydraglide]

FWIW… I went with Legends front and back… very pleased.

 

[Notgrownup]

Anything is better than stock up front. I just went to a heavier fluid and added 1/2 oz more. I’m planning on trading it so I didn’t want to overspend. I do have the 14” pro Action on the rear and in conjunction with the new softer Michelin Defenders it’s Mo betta. When I get a newer trike I will do front cartridge of some sort. I have Progressive cartridge in my 07 FLHTC and they do well.

 

[BKtrike]

I have frt & rear Pro Action, luv it. George also honors his warranty 100%..See you are in Pitt so assuming thats where your headed ??

I have had Pro A first on the 16 Tri & when I got the 20 had it done right away. only diff was 13" on the 16 & went to 14" on the 20.

I had the fort and rear Pro Action done. The trike sticks to the road is the best I can explain the change in performance, as well as a smoother ride. George is great to work with. Be Safe BK

 

[BKtrike]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am going to Pro Action. I am actually north of Pittsburgh about 20 minutes from their shop. I spoke to both George and Julie. Very nice people. I am going with the 13s as I don't want to change the height of the rear end. Did you put yours on the rear first and then the front later or both at the same time?

Thanks again.

Just a consideration on the 14 inch. The height diff is not noticeable, and if you ever trailer the trike the inch rise helps your clearance loading the bike. Be Safe BK

 

[tpb857]

I had the fort and rear Pro Action done. The trike sticks to the road is the best I can explain the change in performance, as well as a smoother ride. George is great to work with. Be Safe BK

Thanks, Barry. That's the ride I'm looking for. Regarding the height, I would go with the 14 inch if the tires on my trike were standard, but CVOs are low profile. That may or may not make a difference in a noticeable height change. BTW, not far from you. Hopewell, just over the Center Twp line.

 

[PosseRider]

Thanks, Barry. That's the ride I'm looking for. Regarding the height, I would go with the 14 inch if the tires on my trike were standard, but CVOs are low profile. That may or may not make a difference in a noticeable height change. BTW, not far from you. Hopewell, just over the Center Twp line.

Call George at Pro A & talk to him about the diff in tires. He may be able to shed more light .

 

[Longbeard71]

I had the fort and rear Pro Action done. The trike sticks to the road is the best I can explain the change in performance, as well as a smoother ride. George is great to work with. Be Safe BK

What did you use in the front? I saw on their web site you can get new springs and damper rods for 350.00. Like to hear from somebody that has tried these.

Thanks

 

[BKtrike]

Thanks, Barry. That's the ride I'm looking for. Regarding the height, I would go with the 14 inch if the tires on my trike were standard, but CVOs are low profile. That may or may not make a difference in a noticeable height change. BTW, not far from you. Hopewell, just over the Center Twp line.

I’m sure I’ll see ur on the road. What color is ur cvo?

 

[tpb857]

I’m sure I’ll see ur on the road. What color is ur cvo?

It's called Dante's Red Fade. Fading shades of red and black flames.

 

[tpb857]

Call George at Pro A & talk to him about the diff in tires. He may be able to shed more light .

I'll give him a call. One of their videos said that the 14's will raise the rear of the trike.

 

[BKtrike]

What did you use in the front? I saw on their web site you can get new springs and damper rods for 350.00. Like to hear from somebody that has tried these.

Thanks

Pro Action did the fort forks as well when the rear was done.Be Safe BK

 

[BKtrike]

It's called Dante's Red Fade. Fading shades of red and black flames.

My buddy has same cvo, beautiful bike!

 

[DOKK]

I have a full suspension upgrade from DK Customs. I have the 14" NexGen shocks with lift in the rear and the FST cartridge in the front. It was night and day from stock. I had the rears done first as the FST was on backorder and it felt "loose" to use a racing term. When the FST came in and were installed, it tightened everything up and it handles like it's on rail now. My experience, when I just did the rear, it brought to light how bad the front really was.