So every time we take out the FW I do a pre trip inspection. Every time ... This is a good habit to get into as you are getting ready to roll down public roads 60 - 70MPH. I have a pattern that I follow and it has become second nature before every outing.
End of last week I took the Trike down to Harley to have my new DK Custom Nexgen Shocks & Comfort Lift Kit Installed. 7:30am and the temperature was 36*. I got up early, put on as many clothes as possible, did my "Pre-Trip" and headed out. Install went well and my ride home was freezing. The Trike felt pretty stiff which I attributed to riding solo (always ride 2 up) freezing cold and "something new" going on. Didn't get a real chance to check everything out as my main goal was to get back into the garage.
It has been very cold the last few days but yesterday the temp climbed to the low 50's and it was just pristine out. We got out all the winter stuff preparing for a crispy jaunt and I of course went through my pre-trip ... HOLY MACKEREL ... (1st time out since bringing her home from Harley) ... Both rear tires had 45 (Forty Five) lbs of air pressure and the front had 60 (Sixty) lbs !!! ... I was less than thrilled, to say the least. At first I thought what I was seeing (on my good quality analog gauge) was surely a mistake. sadly it was not ...
Although the pre trip is something we all should be doing (imho) always ... I just learned how extra important it is when having your ride in the shop. I was really pissed (and disappointed) just thinking about how dangerous 60lbs of front tire pressure could have been buzzing down the Hwy. Just sayin
On a better note ... (after restoring) ... the Trike ran excellent. The new DK 606 Air Intake and Transformer EBS System performed beautifully and the Nexgens were a really great improvement to both ride quality and comfort. A very happy ending to a less than happy start.