Harsh ride, leaking seals & anti-dive

[Muleskinner]

Hi when i changed my fork seals i put in 10 weight oil not 8 it did alot better and i run only 33 pounds to 35 in my front tire --it makes the bumps alot better --handles better too ---i ride with alot of trikes that run only 28-30 in the front tire --stops the slap when you hit a good bump -- just my 2 cents --

What about your tread-wear? Have you seen any decrease in tire lift by dropping back 5 or 6 pounds? I've been running 39 all the time on the front and so far have 15,000 on the front tire with no cupping and a lot of tread left to go.

I did bump the fork oil up to 20 weight.

 

[jireland]

I have a 2010 Gl1800 Lehman. I ride 2 up, and tow a Leisurelite tent trailer. I just had the left fork seal replaced, at 6000 miles/10,000 km. The mechanic was concerned that the front end was so low. He suggested storing the trike over the Winter with the trike jacked up at the front to relax the front springs. As the ground clearance is not great, either, and the bike sems to 'lean' forward, I was considering going with Traxxion springs on the advice of a trike installer, to raise up the front end, improve clearance, and to increase play in the forks. Has anyone installed the Traxxion cartridges? Any advice on any of this?