1984 goldwing with the shakes!

[dd trike]

1200-1500 trees

Information that I find (on the Internet, of course) says that:

• GL-1200 I “Interstate” (84-87)
  
• GL-1200L “Ltd” (85)
  
• and
  
• GL-1500 “Goldwing” (88-90)
  
• GL-1500I “Interstate” (91-96)
  

Both use 41mm diameter fork tubes so 1500 raked tree might work. The only thing I dont know about is if the threading of the slugs (if used) is compatible. The neck bearings look to have the same dimensions GL1200 to GL1500. you might have to get "creative" to get all the other pieces mounted to the triple trees.

Papa Zook, whats the difference between 1200 trees and 1500 trees ? could i fit your 1500 trees? thanks

 

[Sidecarbill]

You should really torque the steering head bearings before you continue. It's no longer a two wheeler. Tapered bearings can take a tremendous preload. Your fear of failure is preventing you from doing what needs to be done.

 

[dd trike]

shakes

You should really torque the steering head bearings before you continue. It's no longer a two wheeler. Tapered bearings can take a tremendous preload. Your fear of failure is preventing you from doing what needs to be done.

Thanks bill, there tight! i build model a fords the rear end used 4 timkin bearings so setting preload is very important.

 

[dd trike]

shakes

Today sitting on the trike and steering it right to left the front wheel moved about 7 inches to the right ? rear end must be off to one side. took and screwed the left heim out and the right in now the wheel stays in one place. will try it tomorrow.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

First things were not addressed

Dave,

Head-shake is generally caused by the rear wheels going over an uneven (smooth) surface.

Too much air pressure in the suspension (rear) or too much tire pressure (rear).

Check your rear pressures, 20psi in those car tires, NOT 30PSI !

Ride it, then check suspension pressure if equipped with air shocks or bags.

25PSI will soften the suspension.

Jim:Shrug:

 

[dd trike]

shakes

Dave,

Head-shake is generally caused by the rear wheels going over an uneven (smooth) surface.

Too much air pressure in the suspension (rear) or too much tire pressure (rear).

Check your rear pressures, 20psi in those car tires, NOT 30PSI !

Ride it, then check suspension pressure if equipped with air shocks or bags.

25PSI will soften the suspension.

Jim:Shrug:

20# ? that seems almost flat??? thanks

 

[Volkemon]

20# ? that seems almost flat??? thanks

Not at all! You are lightly loading the tires, compared to their use on a car. I went from 35 down to 20 in my original rear tires (225-65/15), per advice on this forum.

REALLY improved the ride and braking. At 35 they would bounce on the road, and skid way too easily. My new low profile tires (225/45-15) run at 25, and are VERY comfortable, and brakes are all I could want. Never tried them at a higher PSI.

There is a lot of good, hard learned advice on this forum. Even if it doesnt seem 'right' to me, I try it. I have been happy with results.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

It is really pretty simple ..... the car tires exhibited on your trike are for a 4,000 lb car.

Your trike weighs less than 1,000 lbs.:blush:

Why on earth would you fully inflate a pair of car tires on the REAR of your trike ???? :Shrug:

Try it, and if you don't like it, adjust them up until you just can't stand it anymore.:Joker3:

 

[dd trike]

shakes

It is really pretty simple ..... the car tires exhibited on your trike are for a 4,000 lb car.

Your trike weighs less than 1,000 lbs.:blush:

Why on earth would you fully inflate a pair of car tires on the REAR of your trike ???? :Shrug:

Try it, and if you don't like it, adjust them up until you just can't stand it anymore.:Joker3:

thanks, Lee.

 

[dd trike]

no more shakes !!

new to trikes but not motorcycles, just got a 1984 goldwing trike wants to shake the bars out of your hands at 30-40 mph never tried any faster after that, got a PM into papa about this. would like to hear any input on my problem . thanks

well replaced bearings ,fork seals , shock bushings heim joints , new ft tire , no change, than read that stem bearings torque to 14# than top nut to 70# no more shake. expensive lesson.