Lee H. Mann
Gone But Not Forgotten
Well, I sure can't help any more without seeing the trike in person.:Shrug:
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Hank, Welcome to Trike Talk Forum from West Virginia. Do you have the straight axle or the LLS ?
https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/49735-Monarch-II-LLS-Bottoming-out
Good Day Lee:
I have this same issue. But mine is a solid axle. I've seen a couple of Lehman kits and they sit fairly high. Mine doesn't really. I've installed the new overload spring on the Aux Shock and yes, that helped but I'm still dragging the pipes and the hitch. I've worked with a Navy Welder and we've designed a new receiver hitch and will have to wait and see on Thursday how that will go. But I saw a 2008 GW just this past weekend and her kit was highter than mine. So, I wonder, is there a way to install airbags on this kit? Or, is there a way to convert over to an AirShock on the Aux Shock. I would like to use the airbags if possible. Makes changing easy depending on what we're doing and such. TIA
Chuck
Hi- I'm new to forum and requesting any help or info on my problem- I have a 2013 Goldwing with a Lehmans Monarch II conversion-With 2 up at 340 lbs. the mufflers have 3 and 3/8 inch road clearance- the mufflers have met the road to many times- the trailer hitch when installed has 2 and 7/8 inch road clearance ,without a trailer and it to has done the same thing- I have compared the measurements with other trikes company's and the measurements on mine are 2 and 1/2 to 3 inches lower- I have turned the shock adjustment out I more turn to 5 turns out- any more adjustment and the ride is too stiff- I contact lehmans (Bill) and he said he would look into the issue and no reply after a week- Is there a shock extender that would take care of the problem or any other solution ---Thanks for any info---Hank
This is how a Lehman should sit without rider or passenger.
This is a 2008 straight axle Monarch II
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Lee:
I checked the distance on my trike and it sits 23.5 inches. I've installed the Overload Spring on the Aux Shock per our discussion and now I'm of the belief that the folks who installed the kit did NOT install the OEM Overload Spring as directed. Oh, and it should be noted that the preload is at 25 but it didn't start to lift until 11. I'll be working on that this winter. I believe that I will look into ordering the overload spring and see what happens. Remember, mine is the solid axle Monarch II. Once again, looking for your valued input...
Chuck
Chuck, I have a friend with this same issue on MonarchII (sagging body)on his 2006 GL1800 and he asked for my help to get it fixed. Your install of the "overload spring" more than likely is what my friend needs as well. I was hoping this might be the best item to look at 1st and go from there. And now I know that we were in the ball park. I also found some swing arm welds "cracked" from stress as well. So at this point we are taking it apart to confirm everything at this point. I also would like to ask: Is the stock shock re-build-able? Kinda reminds me of the "Pro-Link" style (shock) set-up on my 2 1985 V-4 Sabre's, but they also had air in them. I also was looking at Progressive Suspension for a "spring" with the right "rate". Seems they have them for 1100#/1200#. These will probably be just right for my friend & wife. They are "big" people. He's has this set-up since 2006 so I figger that shock spring was already "sagging" years ago. Just took a good PA pothole to help make it fail & tire rub (thru the body) on the one side. Hope to hear back quickly just to know we are in the ball park. And yes, I've (we) have built a few trikes (from scratch) with solid axles. Was just not sure about GL1800's at this time...as never had experience will those swingarm set-ups.
2Trikez
Barry
2Trikez:
I'm thinking you're on the right path. I'm almost positive that my OEM Shock spring is the wrong size. I too am looking at a Progressive spring for it. Also, the Aux shock spring is almost a must. But, be advised that it is one strong mother. Finally had to take it to a place here in Spokane that worked on Harleys. One other shop just about broke his system trying to compress the spring to put the retainer on. Beware of that.
Chuck
I have a 2014 Goldwing F6B with Lehman monarch II LLS independant suspension. when my wife and I ride every small turn or bump the fender rubs the tires. I have called Lehman and all they say is there is nothing that can be done. Does anyone know of a shock that can fit to upgrade? or any other ideas. currently my ride is 4 inches from the ground with us on it. due to this we cannot change tire size or we will hit bottom. current tire 205/70/R15.
Please help......
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