I just purchased PRO ACTION Shocks.

[Fearless]

Christmas came early I made the purchase of slightly used Shocks, I'm sure old Shiney will love them. I started to prepare of the switch out tonight.

 

[Rider70]

You’re going to love them. Did you contact DK to make sure they’re set up for your weight and riding style? I cannot believe the difference on mine. Just installed yesterday, test ride was like “what bumps”?

Headed to Daytona from My sons house in VA. Should make the ride much more enjoyable.

 

[Fearless]

No problem I plan on removing the trunk it is easy to do. I wanted you to see how I jack it up in the back with the small Trolley Jack. it takes a little to do but better than working on the floor. This way I'm not spending money on a jack for trikes I use the lift jack for numerous things. :good: travel safe Fred

 

[Fearless]

You’re going to love them. Did you contact DK to make sure they’re set up for your weight and riding style? I cannot believe the difference on mine. Just installed yesterday, test ride was like “what bumps”?

Headed to Daytona from My sons house in VA. Should make the ride much more enjoyable.

I checked with the seller about that and we are real close to the same numbers if I have issues I will get hold of either Kevin or George at Pro Action his shop is only 50 minutes away from us. Thank you for the reminder. :good: travel safe Fred

 

[1dn5up]

I checked with the seller about that and we are real close to the same numbers if I have issues I will get hold of either Kevin or George at Pro Action his shop is only 50 minutes away from us. Thank you for the reminder. :good: travel safe Fred

Did you get the 13” or 14” :Shrug:

 

[Fearless]

Did you get the 13” or 14” :Shrug:

These are the one's Posserider had taken off his Tri. 13" I can't wait to get them on and get out and about....

 

[1dn5up]

These are the one's Posserider had taken off his Tri. 13" I can't wait to get them on and get out and about....

Being I ride 97% solo , I had to take a few rounds up to soften the ride.

You will like it. Much smoother with 2 up.

 

[kodiak198]

Fred, would you care to say what brand jack you use on the front of the trike? And thanks for the pics of your system.

 

[Fearless]

Fred, would you care to say what brand jack you use on the front of the trike? And thanks for the pics of your system.

Harbor Freight 1,200 Lb. motorcycle jack several brands out there. Nothing fancy. just I cannot justify spending big bucks on a jack I only use once or twice a year maybe three times. :good: Travel safe Fred

 

[DK Custom Products]

These are the one's Posserider had taken off his Tri. 13" I can't wait to get them on and get out and about....

Methinks you and your bride are going to really enjoy the new ride quality!

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

Let the Fun begin...

Today the shocks were delivered I couldn't take it since the old Shiney was already up in the air. Disconnected all wiring and unbolted the rear portion. What bothered me most the speakers are hard wired but I suppose there is a reason for that I unbolted the boxes and laid them on the ECM. Next remove the six bolts that hold the trunk on not to forget the ground bolt in the upper left corner, remove the strap then remove the stud. Last year I completely cleaned 9 years of crud off the frame and touched up spots where the powder coat failed, all in all it still looked fairly good. I even removed the two allen head bolts on the front portion of the body. Shock install tomorrow evening I hope. Fred

 

[Fearless]

Some Gorilla put the shocks on my Trike! I just attempted to remove one of the shocks and I can't budge it with a 3/4" wrench it is getting late so Air Tools tomorrow night. Should be a done deal then, finish cleaning the frame and change to comfort lift Wa-La Done.... Fred

 

[rhino 2]

Some Gorilla put the shocks on my Trike! I just attempted to remove one of the shocks and I can't budge it with a 3/4" wrench it is getting late so Air Tools tomorrow night. Should be a done deal then, finish cleaning the frame and change to comfort lift Wa-La Done.... Fred

Spray them down with with liquid Wrench or the equivalent and let them marinade over night....

 

[rhino 2]

If they were installed by Harley they use dry wax type [tan color ] loctite It makes a chemical bond by the friction from tightening the bolt....

Just to add most factories stopped using liquid loctites ..Cause it takes longer to apply$$ , Drips all over and will damage any paint or plastic it drips on..

 

[Fearless]

If they were installed by Harley they use dry wax type [tan color ] loctite It makes a chemical bond by the friction from tightening the bolt....

Just to add most factories stopped using liquid loctites ..Cause it takes longer to apply$$ , Drips all over and will damage any paint or plastic it drips on..

possibly old Shiney was lifted years ago these are really tight I only tried a standard 3/4" wrench last night I will get the serious tools out tonight. Thanks for the response.:good: ride safe Fred

 

[1dn5up]

possibly old Shiney was lifted years ago these are really tight I only tried a standard 3/4" wrench last night I will get the serious tools out tonight. Thanks for the response.:good: ride safe Fred

I remember those top bolts were a bear to remove. With the residue of the factory lock tight still in the RR , the bolt reinstall was no picnic with the new shocks.

 

[Jack Klarich]

If they were installed by Harley they use dry wax type [tan color ] loctite It makes a chemical bond by the friction from tightening the bolt....

Just to add most factories stopped using liquid loctites ..Cause it takes longer to apply$$ , Drips all over and will damage any paint or plastic it drips on..

Many bolts and or hardware is now supplied with the loc tite thread patch

already on

To be sure if it is a critical fastener

 

[Fearless]

Make no mistake I have an air wrench to assist in removal. Pray the bolts don't twist off

 

[rhino 2]

Quite possible....You can never tell what a previous owner used when monkeying around with stuff ...Like with my long gone 2011 Tri...I had trouble keeping the tie-link bolts from losing and then shearing off.....So i changed out the Harley shouldered bolts... For fully threaded #8 bolts, And used 268 stick Loctite.....I'll almost guarantee somewhere down the line if they have to be removed, They are gonna need a Torch and a chisel...

 

[Fearless]

Shocks are on easy peasey....

Well you know an air wrench can do wonderful things everything worked like a charm until I ... Started to install top bolt on the shocks, figured it out though. The reason these triglides ride so rough is not the shocks fault, it is the design of the swingarm it is so short what one side does the other has no choice I say that when installing the top bolts. I have a picture with a green ratchet strap in the middle picking up the swingarm and both sides aligned at the same time. So there is very little room for error on the shocks to stop any sort of bumps or ruts or anything for that matter.



Now old shiney was already lifted I have those for someone who has not lifted ther Tri or freewheeler yet let me know.

Another thing I needed to unbolt the top of the shock and remove the lower bolts on the shock mount to get the bolt out of the bottom of the shock no clearance between frame and bolt nice.

So the rest of the job was just turning wrenches and cleaning the frame before we put the body back on. Just as a note the alignment job I did last winter worked out really well the drive belt is in great shape running in the middle of the front drive pulley I just smiled when I saw that.



I will add if anyone needs a pair slightly used air shocks let me know I will give them a real good deal. I for myself never work on the trike with the body on if it needs to come off. it is so nice to see what you are doing and easy not on your back on the floor. :good:Wrench Safely Fred

 

[Jack Klarich]

Good job Fred, great pictures

 

[Trampas]

Looking good there Fearless, can't wait for the report on you driving it and with your wife on board also

All for now Trampas

 

[1dn5up]

Take note Fred , if you need to adjust the spring rate , it’s no picnic ti get to the top spaner.

 

[rhino 2]

Take note Fred , if you need to adjust the spring rate , it’s no picnic ti get to the top spaner.

I put adjustable Coilovers on my Slingshot......With the rear one i mounted it upside down....This way i can adjust them without a problem..

 

[Fearless]

Going together under the plate on the bottom of the tourpac.???

This wire appeared from under the plate inside the tourpac. I don't remember seeing it before but I'm sure it was there. I was thinking is it possible it is an accessory wire for a 12 volt power port . it sure seems it could be for a light or something like that. Any comments would be dertainly welcome HELP!!! Fred

 

[David792]

...my two cents...

Take note Fred , if you need to adjust the spring rate , it’s no picnic ti get to the top spaner.

Just my thoughts... When I ordered my lift kit from DK Customs they set up the damping and preload for my at their shop. All based on the questionnaire I completed while ordering. Being a hands on guy, I did a few rides across pot holes, RR crossings and lots of East Idaho back roads. I made several adjustments between these test rides and in the end I ended right back at the setup that DK Customs had made to start with. They had those 14" coil over shocks setup perfectly for me. Fortunately I have a trike lift and adjusting the preload is simply removing the rear wheels and making whatever adjustment is needed.

Nice job, Fearless, and nice photo set.

 

[MDO]

I had looked at Progressive Shocks for our trikes & they stated to mount them with the adjustment down to make it easier to adjust.