Hello from Pa, Shock replacement question

[82WideGlide]

I am the proud owner of a 82 FXWG Frankenstein Conversion. I rode my 76 shovel from new to 1999 when I was struck by a Semi....after a few years of rehab, I tried to ride two wheels but my legs were not strong enough to ride it, So I found a 82 FXWG Frankenstein Conversion. I bought it from a Estate Sale......The Gentlemen who built it died before he got it completed....His Son Tried but I think he had no idea on how to put it together...i,e, fenders.....mounting the Tank right..and a few other odds and ends. Which leads me to the following question: The Son Put two Aluminum Pipes in place of the shocks......STURTS another words.

In Replacing the shocks on a Trike, is it done as if I were doing a two wheeler??? or are there other steps that I need to take? My Shocks are located in the Stock FXWG location.

Thank you in advance for any help

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Don, Welcome to Trike Talk

Have a look here, it may help you understand your trike kit better

https://www.frankensteintrikes.com/images/installation instructions/dyna_install_guide_all_years.pdf

 

[82WideGlide]

Shock Mounting

Jack

Thanks! By the looks of it I could change one shock at a time keeping an eye on any drooping. and a little support on the Body?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Jack

Thanks! By the looks of it I could change one shock at a time keeping an eye on any drooping. and a little support on the Body?

Yes, don't pinch your fingers