Comfort Soft Lift Kit
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Comfort Soft Lift Kit
Has anyone installed this lift kit on their Tri Glide yet? Looking for some feedback.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Tri-...-CMFT-LFKT.htm
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Tri-...-CMFT-LFKT.htm
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Just did..... but the trike is my wifes. So she rides solo and the tour pack is off. This being said, the bike is obviously never loaded heavy.
She said it def rides softer and the lift makes it look much better.
She said it def rides softer and the lift makes it look much better.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Locust Grove, VA
I've got the standard lift kit from DK and I'm thinking I'll stick with it. And here's why:
I ride all year round, so full leathers and heated gear would put me at almost 200lbs.
My wife would be maybe 120lbs in full gear and you never saw me type that... lol
I am an IT guy, but I fill in for many related roles. My tool kit situation has become around 100+lbs, even consolidated and I prefer to travel with most of my tools so I can be prepared for near any situation.
Fully loaded in Winter we'd be pretty close to 500lbs on top of wet weight of the Tri.
The roads I prefer to take into work everyday arn't in the best of conditions and parts of some are just gravel. Pot holes and road bumps are a given.
I've gotten used to it now, so I wouldn't want to change it. I feel it handles and rides better with it than it did with stock. Turning seems easier. My turn radius seems reduced. Making sharper circles seems easier.
I also noticed that I run around 30psi in the suspension now, compared to the 50psi with stock lift and it seems to allow the rear end to articulate more and absorb the rough roads. If I did not run 45-50psi in the rear with the stock lift, the mufflers would scrape the the drop off my driveway has to the road every time. It never even hits the drop off now.
The lifts themselves were extremely well made and the coated finish was really well done. They went on like a charm.
Two thumbs up for DKcustoms.
I ride all year round, so full leathers and heated gear would put me at almost 200lbs.
My wife would be maybe 120lbs in full gear and you never saw me type that... lol
I am an IT guy, but I fill in for many related roles. My tool kit situation has become around 100+lbs, even consolidated and I prefer to travel with most of my tools so I can be prepared for near any situation.
Fully loaded in Winter we'd be pretty close to 500lbs on top of wet weight of the Tri.
The roads I prefer to take into work everyday arn't in the best of conditions and parts of some are just gravel. Pot holes and road bumps are a given.
I've gotten used to it now, so I wouldn't want to change it. I feel it handles and rides better with it than it did with stock. Turning seems easier. My turn radius seems reduced. Making sharper circles seems easier.
I also noticed that I run around 30psi in the suspension now, compared to the 50psi with stock lift and it seems to allow the rear end to articulate more and absorb the rough roads. If I did not run 45-50psi in the rear with the stock lift, the mufflers would scrape the the drop off my driveway has to the road every time. It never even hits the drop off now.
The lifts themselves were extremely well made and the coated finish was really well done. They went on like a charm.
Two thumbs up for DKcustoms.
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From: Spring, TX
Can anyone tell me how this item differs from the kit offered by tGlide Stuff:
http://www.tglidestuff.com/RearShockBrackets.html
Would one be better than the other? And if so why?
I'm just trying to learn here, not start a "mine's better" flame.
http://www.tglidestuff.com/RearShockBrackets.html
Would one be better than the other? And if so why?
I'm just trying to learn here, not start a "mine's better" flame.
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I ordered the Comfort Soft Lift Kit and it should be delivered today. I had DK email me the installation instruction yesterday and in anticipation of installing the kit I did all the preliminary work last night of getting the TG up on the frame jacks and removing the lower shock mounting bolts. Make sure you have either a floor jack or a decent scissor jack so that you'll be able to support the rear axel once you remove the shock bolts.
I'll update this post later tonight once I've installed the kit. I'm taking some pictures as I'm going along so I'll post them here also.
I'll update this post later tonight once I've installed the kit. I'm taking some pictures as I'm going along so I'll post them here also.
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Can anyone tell me how this item differs from the kit offered by tGlide Stuff:
http://www.tglidestuff.com/RearShockBrackets.html
Would one be better than the other? And if so why?
I'm just trying to learn here, not start a "mine's better" flame.
http://www.tglidestuff.com/RearShockBrackets.html
Would one be better than the other? And if so why?
I'm just trying to learn here, not start a "mine's better" flame.
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The DK kit used with the stock shock bracket, TGlide replaces the stock bracket. Not sure how of if that makes a difference.
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I ordered the Comfort Soft Lift Kit and it should be delivered today. I had DK email me the installation instruction yesterday and in anticipation of installing the kit I did all the preliminary work last night of getting the TG up on the frame jacks and removing the lower shock mounting bolts. Make sure you have either a floor jack or a decent scissor jack so that you'll be able to support the rear axel once you remove the shock bolts.
I'll update this post later tonight once I've installed the kit. I'm taking some pictures as I'm going along so I'll post them here also.
I'll update this post later tonight once I've installed the kit. I'm taking some pictures as I'm going along so I'll post them here also.
Can anyone tell me how this item differs from the kit offered by tGlide Stuff:
http://www.tglidestuff.com/RearShockBrackets.html
Would one be better than the other? And if so why?
I'm just trying to learn here, not start a "mine's better" flame.
http://www.tglidestuff.com/RearShockBrackets.html
Would one be better than the other? And if so why?
I'm just trying to learn here, not start a "mine's better" flame.
There are several companies selling a standard type lift. The standard lift kit gives an increase a 1.25" at the shock and 1.6" at the rear of the bike.
The Comfort Lift Kit mounts onto the stock shock mounts of your Tri-Glide. It gives an increase of 1.25" at the shocks and 1.6" at the rear of the bike.
It also slightly changes the angle of the shocks rearward on the swingarm. The suspension now absorbs more of the smaller and larger road imperfections, resulting in less of the bumps being passed on to the rider and passenger.
Net result is a Smoother, Plusher ride.
It also slightly changes the angle of the shocks rearward on the swingarm. The suspension now absorbs more of the smaller and larger road imperfections, resulting in less of the bumps being passed on to the rider and passenger.
Net result is a Smoother, Plusher ride.
More details on them both HERE.
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