I ride my Tri Glide pretty hard thru the curves and it has never lifted the rear wheel. I can make the front tire skip when hitting the curves hard, but this trike has never lifted the rear wheel!
Solid Axle vs Independent Axle
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We learned a thing about the front tire skip. Last year while talking with a friend who does a lot of motorcycle suspension work, we mentioned the front tire skip on the Triglide. He told us its because the front suspension isn't following the road properly through the corners. This winter we shipped the legs from my dads too him for a Traxion AK20 cartridge install. The forks had around 40,000 miles on them at the time. The 1st thing he noticed was the oil came out like sludge, he said the tire was pretty much the front suspension.
The handling is night and day different since the change. My dad has been through corners where he used to skip the front tire, now it doesn't skip. He has about 10,000 miles on the new front suspension, no skips, and it takes bumps better.
I used to do it intentionally (many moons ago) since I couldn't wheelie the darn thing I would get it up on the front wheel and the right rear tire. Hence the broken and missing body parts.
By the way,,,,,,, A new trike is coming out with IRS & full factory warranty along with the warranty on the Trike.
Something new to look at.... :http://www.bikernettrikes.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=12403
Something new to look at.... :http://www.bikernettrikes.com/pages/story_detail.aspx?id=12403
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Old news. That's for the Victory Cross-Country. I contacted them a couple weeks ago and they only have two left. Seems they have inconsistent production runs.
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Well, picked up the new scoot this last Saturday! Lovin' it!
Vince.
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Well, I have to admit it, but that looks pretty good. I didn't like the Victory tourers before, but the addition of the trike body somehow makes it visually appealing. Still would buy a TriGlide though - - it's a HARLEY by god and I do like baseball and apple pie too.
skuuter
One of the Origionals
I've always preferred IRS over SOLID......but, after riding a Trigg Kit, I'm seriously considering this Route for my next "Trike Adventure" ........ ThumbUp
ThumbUpI have owned a TriGlide and a CSC conversion (IRS and made in Virginia). For me there is no comparison. In Minnesota where the roads are terrible I much prefer the CSC ride. In Florida where the roads are much better, I still much prefer the IRS.
And, the CDC handling is far superior in the twisties. I've proven that over two six day trips around Colorado this summer and last.
And, the CDC handling is far superior in the twisties. I've proven that over two six day trips around Colorado this summer and last.
Proven it to who?
Nobody is disagreeing about the IRS being smoother then a solid axle. What I'm saying is it's not worth $5000 more - at least to me. I am perfectly content with the solid axle's performance and see no reason to change. I stay off of bad roads and yes, I have ridden on some pretty bad streets, but that only lasts a few minutes. Still not worth the extra$$$$ to me. I've been told I'm a tightwad - I have to agree.
I would love to ride with you in the twisties and compare both. I've never ridden an IRS in the twisties so I can't say if it's better or worse. All I can say is keeping up with 6 rice rockets on the Cherohala Skyway last summer was very invigorating.
On a good smooth road how can you tell the difference???
Maybe in another 10 years when I'm 80 or have a bad back, I'll reconsider.
Ride and enjoy whatever you ride. And stay safe. ThumbUp
Proven it to who?
Nobody is disagreeing about the IRS being smoother then a solid axle. What I'm saying is it's not worth $5000 more - at least to me. I am perfectly content with the solid axle's performance and see no reason to change. I stay off of bad roads and yes, I have ridden on some pretty bad streets, but that only lasts a few minutes. Still not worth the extra$$$$ to me. I've been told I'm a tightwad - I have to agree.
I agree it wouldn't be worth the extra money if a person owns a Triglide, but if they are converting, its a whole different deal. The Motor Trike Gladiator IRS is only $1,000 more than its straight axle Trog, the CSC IRS Harley kit is also within the same cost as the Motor Trike Gladiator.
I remember back in 2011 when my dealer had trike demos. DFT had just brought out their Harley TG replacement IRS. Cost at that time was estimated at $5000. Just to replace the rear end. That's when I said it's not worth it to me.
Even $1000 is too much for me. I'm a cheap bastard.
Even $1000 is too much for me. I'm a cheap bastard.
Strohkr
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I remember back in 2011 when my dealer had trike demos. DFT had just brought out their Harley TG replacement IRS. Cost at that time was estimated at $5000. Just to replace the rear end. That's when I said it's not worth it to me.
Even $1000 is too much for me. I'm a cheap bastard.
HAHAHAHAH!!!!!
Yeah, I'd like to do it and see how the old Tri-Glide handles with IRS. But I guess the DFT conversion is over $6k now!! That's NUTS! I kinda wish the MoCo would have offered an IRS option - I might have done that. I suppose the solid is a lot cheaper & easier to manufacture and the good ole MoCo is all about the $$$$ these days.
Proven it to myself! The only one I care about proving it to. Since I've owned both I have an actual basis for comparison.
And nd I agree with you wholeheartedly... Ride and enjoy whatever you ride and stay safe.
Ride them both and make your own decision.....I personally prefer the SA
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
The co rider can tell the difference more than the rider. My wife on the back of a Champion and a Motor trike ( both straight axel ) winches every time we hit a bridge separation or pot hole. I hear ugh come from the rear seat. With my DFT she usually sleeps on long trips.
The DFT I have now is 14 years old. I guess I should replace all the. Worn parts. I have only greased it 2 times since I owned it. Never had one problem with it.
Cornering is the only problem I get a headache from Honey banging me on the helmet and yelling slow down. ( that's why when she sleeps it is good times roll )
Roads up here ( and the people that attended the NE TT rally this year can attest to this ) are anything but smooth. When the roads get rough the I R is what to have.
Also going with a kit over the Tri Glide is u get to choose a body style. It is your $$$$$ so it is your choice. No one can do that for you. Big key lower your rear tire pressure to 24 lb max. I like 22 but them me and Honey tip the scales at 270lb total.
The DFT I have now is 14 years old. I guess I should replace all the. Worn parts. I have only greased it 2 times since I owned it. Never had one problem with it.
Cornering is the only problem I get a headache from Honey banging me on the helmet and yelling slow down. ( that's why when she sleeps it is good times roll )
Roads up here ( and the people that attended the NE TT rally this year can attest to this ) are anything but smooth. When the roads get rough the I R is what to have.
Also going with a kit over the Tri Glide is u get to choose a body style. It is your $$$$$ so it is your choice. No one can do that for you. Big key lower your rear tire pressure to 24 lb max. I like 22 but them me and Honey tip the scales at 270lb total.
Did you try them both? I did and I'll stick with IRS.
I was hearing them same noises with my Gal on the back when driving the straight axle bike!!
Well I just bought a 2014 Tri Glide with 3700 miles on it black in color , has a lot of extras put I also own a 2007 Ultra Classic with a Hannigan trike added , I was extremely impressed with the solid axle on the tri glide , will be riding the Tri Glide in Florida , for the winter. epper:epper:epper:
epper:epper:epper:
I tried them both and prefer the solid axle.
When hitting an expansion joint it is the same whether it's a solid axle or a IRS. Only difference is when an obstacle is hit one wheel at a time. That's the whole idea of IRS only one wheel is effected when hitting an obstacle and not both = not as much jarring.
No difference on smooth roads which is where I spend 95% of the time.
When hitting an expansion joint it is the same whether it's a solid axle or a IRS. Only difference is when an obstacle is hit one wheel at a time. That's the whole idea of IRS only one wheel is effected when hitting an obstacle and not both = not as much jarring.
No difference on smooth roads which is where I spend 95% of the time.
arnie
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Well Fred, We all know that BLACK triglides ride better & are much faster then the others!
Comparing apples to apples
Lehman base price for straight axle kit for GW = $8,545
Lehman base price for IRS kit for GW = $8745
Champion SA base = $7245
Champion IRS, add $1,000=$8245
Prices copied from each companies web sight.
Just wondering where you got $5K difference from?
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Well Fred, We all know that BLACK triglides ride better & are much faster then the others!
Especially at night
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