Ride Comfort

[Tango]

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<img src="images/misc/quote_icon.png" alt="Quote" /> Originally Posted by <strong>1800 06 Champion Trike</strong>
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<div class="message">I'm really getting sick of people cutting down the solid axels!<br />
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IMHO, I love our Champion Solid Axel and think it's the best Trike kit built.<br />
I wouldn't trade it for any other brand.<br />
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I have friends with IRS and have nothing but problems.<br />
One of them has stuck $2,000 trying to get his CSC suspension right.<br />
Another one traded his MT for a CSC and wished he had his old one back. It shakes so bad after 50mph that he cann't see anything in the rear view mirrors.<br />
My dealer had Champion's with their new IRS with suspension problems also.<br />
The Hann and RS look like tanks they are so big and long.<br />
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My Champion has the best ride, one of the biggest trunks, doesn't lean to the outside of curves, has the least maintenance and best looking of all the Trikes out there.<br />
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There I vented, flame on!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>

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Those CSC that are having problems with the suspension need to try a different installer. I only have 300 miles on mine, but it is rock solid. Handles like it is glued to the road. The longer wheelbase and IRS is awesome. Tom <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" class="inlineimg" />

 

[Nauga Mok]

Think he said he's ordered a seat with back rest, but you're RIGHT!! A back rest does make a BIG difference! Got the back rest for my Raodsofa because I remembered way back when I rode the rigid chopper that a rolled up sleeping bag on the queen's seat felt realy good when I hit a bump & got my butt kicked. That turned out to be a GOOD thing to remember because I LIKE that back rest!! The Saddlemen back rest on the roadsofa has an air bladder inside it that's adjustable. On long mile days, being able to instantly adjust the pressure of the backrest REALLY feels good!<br />
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NM

 

[Gorilla]

Amen to the back rest I would not ride far without one.

 

[meredog]

Well for what it's worth. I bought a Suzuki/Leman trike last year. It handled well but rode hard and often would bottom out if you hit a "big" hole. It was a low milage trike and the Leman wes starting to show a few stress craks in the glass but nothing serious. I did find Leman the factory to be "uncareing" about a few of the problems i had .<br />
I recently sold it and purhased a Honda vtx 1800 with a Champion convertion. Haven't ridden it enough to do a good evaluation of it but can say off the top that it rides 100% better than the Leman

 

[Gorilla]

meredog is the suspension IRS or solidaxle?

 

[meredog]

The Leman with the Suzuki was a solid axle---the Champion has the Independent -----------<br />
Hands down the Champion ride is so much better that my wife is riding with me and not flexing up and complaining when we go over bumps.

 

[Puff]

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<img src="images/misc/quote_icon.png" alt="Quote" /> Originally Posted by <strong>Nauga Mok</strong>
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<div class="message">Think he said he's ordered a seat with back rest, but you're RIGHT!! A back rest does make a BIG difference! Got the back rest for my Raodsofa because I remembered way back when I rode the rigid chopper that a rolled up sleeping bag on the queen's seat felt realy good when I hit a bump & got my butt kicked. That turned out to be a GOOD thing to remember because I LIKE that back rest!! The Saddlemen back rest on the roadsofa has an air bladder inside it that's adjustable. On long mile days, being able to instantly adjust the pressure of the backrest REALLY feels good!<br />
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</div>Great! Now I've just added a back-rest to my wish-list... I'm fast realizing that owning a trike is just like the "Never Ending Story" Friend of mine (Gertbuilt on this forum) used an electric seat adjuster off a Honda Legend car to allow variable adjustment of the backrest 'on the go'.

 

[TRIKERBOB69]

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<div class="message">Jud: If I were you, I would be looking for a 40-50 year old, 135 lbs.(a little heavier for a more cushioned ride), any younger the ride may be a little to rough for you. <b>LOL</b> :yes:</div>

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[Nauga Mok]

Looks like Puff has figured out that the trike is just the "down payment" for this insanity!! By the time we get EVERYTHING we want on a bike/trike, it's time to trade it in & start over. Ah, but we LOVE it, don't we??<br />
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NM

 

[Puff]

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<div class="message">Looks like Puff has figured out that the trike is just the "down payment" for this insanity!! By the time we get EVERYTHING we want on a bike/trike, it's time to trade it in & start over. Ah, but we LOVE it, don't we??<br />
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</div>Don't worry, I know that it's a bottomless pit when it comes to $$$'s, but I get a lot more bang for my bucks when I compare it to the expense of my ex-wife, and it's a bunch more fun :yes:

 

[Harley]

I recently took a test ride at Southwest Trikes on their new independent suspension kit from Motor Trike. I tried to hit as many bumps in the road as possible and was really impressed with the way it road.

 

[Gorilla]

Welcome aboard Harley thanks for the report

 

[jimc]

aaa

 

[trike lady]

I believe the GL-1800 with a Roadsmith trike kit to be the best combination (this is my opinion), as I know many people who are very pleased with the Roadsmith on both Wings and Ultras. I have taken a GL-1800 with Roadsmith kit for a test ride and I like it, I thought the ride was a little more comfortable.
Thank you,
Trike Lady

 

[weewilly]

At 75 I am looking for a smooth ride and good handling. Do my trike riding friends out there have comments about the most confortable trikes and ones that handle well.:confused
I am riding an 01/1800 GW with a tow pack installed.

Thanks for the help:yes:Jud Barber, SC

Just thought I would add my 2cents worth. Check out my K1200LT with Hannigan conversion. You know about opinions by now for sure. I personally prefer the Independent Suspension coupled with the EasySteer frontend work.
Makes for a good handler, and comfort is superb. Check out the looks in my profile album. Just remember that ALL trikes/bikes are good these days. Not much junk being produced....

Weewilly

 

[Comanche]

I'm really getting sick of people cutting down the solid axels!

IMHO, I love our Champion Solid Axel and think it's the best Trike kit built.
I wouldn't trade it for any other brand.

I have friends with IRS and have nothing but problems.
One of them has stuck $2,000 trying to get his CSC suspension right.
Another one traded his MT for a CSC and wished he had his old one back. It shakes so bad after 50mph that he cann't see anything in the rear view mirrors.
My dealer had Champion's with their new IRS with suspension problems also.
The Hann and RS look like tanks they are so big and long.

My Champion has the best ride, one of the biggest trunks, doesn't lean to the outside of curves, has the least maintenance and best looking of all the Trikes out there.

There I vented, flame on!!!!!!!!!!!!

He's just unhappy because its still snowing in wisconsin and not riding weather.


Just got relegated to this as my trike has radio problems. Bought a Honda CB and headlight modulator now getting CB error. Dealership lent me this.
At least its not a Harley. :no: