2014 trike suspension
2014 trike suspension
I have a question on the suspension of the 2014 trike. Is a lift kit necessary when you have a heavier passenger. Are they made with a certain weight restriction? Or could they hold two riders that are over 250. I'm not sure if having to much weight will bottom out the trike.
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I have a question on the suspension of the 2014 trike. Is a lift kit necessary when you have a heavier passenger. Are they made with a certain weight restriction? Or could they hold two riders that are over 250. I'm not sure if having to much weight will bottom out the trike.
......in a nut shell ... it will.... look at your trike...compare it to one with a known lift kit installed.....you might see a difference....a VERY HELPFUL thing is....buy a parts book and a service book...there is a ton of information that will answer questions......I have an 09 t/g...much better with lift kit......good luck !!!!
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...kool....you are located in a good area...lotsa dealers to work with....take your time...these things are knott cheep !!!!!
...I have fourty one thou on mine and I like it real well.....I bought it new four years ago......my only mod is the lift kit....
...I have fourty one thou on mine and I like it real well.....I bought it new four years ago......my only mod is the lift kit....
Thanks Joe, Maybe when I get my trike I'll head your way. We are not to far apart.
I have a question on the suspension of the 2014 trike. Is a lift kit necessary when you have a heavier passenger. Are they made with a certain weight restriction? Or could they hold two riders that are over 250. I'm not sure if having to much weight will bottom out the trike.
In doing this it provides the following benefits-
Keeps the TG looking level instead of dragging its' tail.
Reduces dragging the pipes on the road when going in and out of driveways.
Shifts more weight to the front tire for better braking.
This slight weight shift also makes for a little "quicker" or easier steering. Many report this simply as "it handles better".
In an effort to keep the tailpipes from dragging, many put too much air in their rear shocks. This makes for a very harsh ride. With the Lift Kit you can run less air in your shocks and experience a better ride.
With a Lift Kit there are no weight limitations other than those set by the factory for the bike, these exist with or without the lift kit.
We also make a Comfort Lift Kit.
The Comfort Lift provide all the exact same benefits as listed above, PLUS, it provides a plusher/more comfortable rear suspension.
The Comfort Lift does have a weight limitation of 540 lbs of combined rider/passenger/luggage when running on rough roads.
Please feel free to write or call with any other questions.
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I have a question on the suspension of the 2014 trike. Is a lift kit necessary when you have a heavier passenger. Are they made with a certain weight restriction? Or could they hold two riders that are over 250. I'm not sure if having to much weight will bottom out the trike.
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A Tri-Glide Lift kit lifts the rear of the bike up 1.25" at the rear wheel and 1.6" at the back of the trunk.
In doing this it provides the following benefits-
Keeps the TG looking level instead of dragging its' tail.
Reduces dragging the pipes on the road when going in and out of driveways.
Shifts more weight to the front tire for better braking.
This slight weight shift also makes for a little "quicker" or easier steering. Many report this simply as "it handles better".
In an effort to keep the tailpipes from dragging, many put too much air in their rear shocks. This makes for a very harsh ride. With the Lift Kit you can run less air in your shocks and experience a better ride.
With a Lift Kit there are no weight limitations other than those set by the factory for the bike, these exist with or without the lift kit.
We also make a Comfort Lift Kit.
The Comfort Lift provide all the exact same benefits as listed above, PLUS, it provides a plusher/more comfortable rear suspension.
The Comfort Lift does have a weight limitation of 540 lbs of combined rider/passenger/luggage when running on rough roads.
Please feel free to write or call with any other questions.
In doing this it provides the following benefits-
Keeps the TG looking level instead of dragging its' tail.
Reduces dragging the pipes on the road when going in and out of driveways.
Shifts more weight to the front tire for better braking.
This slight weight shift also makes for a little "quicker" or easier steering. Many report this simply as "it handles better".
In an effort to keep the tailpipes from dragging, many put too much air in their rear shocks. This makes for a very harsh ride. With the Lift Kit you can run less air in your shocks and experience a better ride.
With a Lift Kit there are no weight limitations other than those set by the factory for the bike, these exist with or without the lift kit.
We also make a Comfort Lift Kit.
The Comfort Lift provide all the exact same benefits as listed above, PLUS, it provides a plusher/more comfortable rear suspension.
The Comfort Lift does have a weight limitation of 540 lbs of combined rider/passenger/luggage when running on rough roads.
Please feel free to write or call with any other questions.