Please let us know why it is setting low, thanks
As far as the 180 front, pretty big hit on cost for a fat tire!!! I asked a former manager at Hannigan what was done to the "inside" of the forks. For some reason, I never got an answer!!!!!
As far as cost goes, if you had the 180 front end installed during the kit installation it would add about $1,000 over the normal rake kit and new front tire.
When I asked during my factory tour I was told they added heavier springs to the forks.
............... Also, I had to have the Progressive springs removed since the ride was so rough it broke my front fender.............
FRR, I'm not saying stiff springs didn't cause your front fender issue but many have had that issue including myself. When I was doing a little research on the goldwing front fender I found more mention of this occurring on 2012 models than other years. Most feel the fender extensions are the major cause of this problem..........I'm not completely sold on that.
Good Luck with your Hannigan.
.................... Oh, and I did take that fender extension and pitch it when I got my new fender. I know it didn't weigh much, but I didn't want to take any more chances.
I ride a CSC and I feel it's front suspension is too harsh. Many times it feels as the only suspension (give) is what little the front tire itself offers.
Several reasons for that feel!
1. One of the biggest is the thought one needs to run 42psi in the front end!!! Just not true. Try reducing pressure to 36psi and see what you think!
2. A stuck ADV. Take it apart and clean it, check to make sure it functions properly
Since I bought the bike used and it has the rake kit (what ever CSC calls theirs) in it I've often wondered if it had some aftermarket springs installed.3. Yes, it can be the fork springs. Most of those "heavy springs" are just that, to heavy. Stock springs are good enough. Springs do wear out!!!! Mine were replaced at 32K miles with new take offs from a trike shop. Cost me shipping to get them!
Oh, and don't forget to change the fork oil at the proper intervals!
Quilty as charged running 41 PSI. BUT my front tire is wearing flat. I'm concerned that by lowering the air pressure would expedite that.
The tire presently on my trike was on it when I bought it. I don't remember it having a flat profile on it when I got it however with the approx. 3000 mi. I've put on the tire it definitely has flattened out. I have no idea the total miles on the tire but I'd bet its not going to get anything near what some of these guys & gals on this forum are getting.
What kind of tire is it?
Tires are not that expensive! The quality of the ride is greatly improved at the lower PSI.
BTW, I have no experience w/the Avon trike tire. Not sure what the "good" psi for it is???
Tires are not that expensive! The quality of the ride is greatly improved at the lower PSI. BTW, I have no experience w/the Avon trike tire. Not sure what the "good" psi for it is???
Bridgestone BT-45.
Bridgestone BT-45.