I just purchased PRO ACTION Shocks.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Maybe my 14 had someone take the shocks off before me ... but there was red in there when I pulled them, lots of it.

 

[rhino 2]

Maybe my 14 had someone take the shocks off before me ... but there was red in there when I pulled them, lots of it.

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.

 

[David792]

Those Pro Action shocks have a pre-load collar at the top and a damping screw at the bottom. I mounted both upright and with a long screwdriver I can reach the damping screw through a slot in the wheel, or reach behind with a short screwdriver. I'm not sure the ride will ever be "super smooth". At least not with this suspension design. I still haven't achieved the "cadillac" ride that others have talked about.

I have arthritis in my lower back and that may be the reason that all rides feel rough.

 

[Trampas]

Those Pro Action shocks have a pre-load collar at the top and a damping screw at the bottom. I mounted both upright and with a long screwdriver I can reach the damping screw through a slot in the wheel, or reach behind with a short screwdriver. I'm not sure the ride will ever be "super smooth". At least not with this suspension design. I still haven't achieved the "cadillac" ride that others have talked about.

I have arthritis in my lower back and that may be the reason that all rides feel rough.

I have a bad back with a little arthritis in it I imagine, I'm bone against bone in lower back, I'm on the fence about the shocks 14 inch and shocks and lift, I don't put that many miles on a bike so not sure I want to spend that kind of money, last year I was happy with the ride I had, but it was strictly highway and interstate which are better roads than in town, I take the quickest way from my place to get to a better road, and I"ll agree some highways here in Iowa are not the best, glad to see that Kevin had you dialed in even after you trying to get a better ride and ended up back the way Kevin had you.

All for now Trampas

 

[Rmitchell55]

Fred

That plug is the power to the 12 cig. lighter connection that you put in the trunk.

 

[DK Custom Products]

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.

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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.

View attachment 84282 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.

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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

Those puppies were on there tight! Glad you got it whipped.

We've removed dozens of them with just a long open end wrench. Never had to use any liquid wrench or heat....and that is with the body on, reach up from underneath, where there is less leverage.

btw, the manual calls for red threadlocker on the shock bolts, however, we use a generous amount of blue threadlocker, and have never had an issue.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

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

If you haven't already, you may find this REPORT useful before spending time and money on some shocks.

We sell some Progressive Suspension products, but unfortunately their rear shocks do not perform that well on the Trikes. Here's an excerpt chart from the above Report link.

If you think it is important to have the collar for pre-load adjustment at the bottom, the Twin-Adjustables can be mounted upside down for easy access to the collars, and you'll get a Much Better ride out of the TA's.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

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.

Those Pro Action shocks have a pre-load collar at the top and a damping screw at the bottom. I mounted both upright and with a long screwdriver I can reach the damping screw through a slot in the wheel, or reach behind with a short screwdriver. I'm not sure the ride will ever be "super smooth". At least not with this suspension design. I still haven't achieved the "cadillac" ride that others have talked about.

I have arthritis in my lower back and that may be the reason that all rides feel rough.

David, it is rare that there is a problems with the Trike Series Shocks™. But it is possible. They have a Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser.

Please give me a call at the shop next week. I want to go over all the settings with you, and possibly arrange for those shocks to be looked at. You should be getting a very cushy ride, and we want to get you there.

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

Out for the first time Evaluations...

First the Pro Action shocks are a huge improvement hands down. For as poorly as it rode before seems like a different machine now. I rode across a road not far from home that was a second gear at best third gear ride. Well now I can comfortably travel in 4th to 5th gear what a difference worth every penny invested. You will not eliminate the craters or holes you can get lost in but for the most part very very satisfied with the ride now.



Next was the tire change I change from 65 series to 70 series on the tires to gain a little more road speed, I believe it is a good change I lowered the rpm in 6th 200 rpm's now a 60 I'm at 2400 to 2450 Not a 2600+ motor seems to respond well no lugging and No screaming For Interstat e travel it will be ideal or the occasional childish flash backs we all get. In my opinion a great change. I started out with old Shiney with 32 tooth front pulley, two years ago swapped it for a thirty tooth great improvement in gearing very pleased with the new found bottom end torque. As time went on I watch my riding habits change with using 6th gear that I rarely used before and found that it seemed to be in the middle of what I wanted the RPM's to be. Very satisfied with the new tire size.

Next was really nice thing for comfort the extended shift lever really nice may take a little to get used to but I will make the transition.

As for the sheep skin cover on the seat time will tell seemed comfortable on the maiden journey hotter days this summer will tell the tale on it.

Ride safe it was so beautiful to get out today Thank God we live in America literally Thank God we live in a America. nowhere else on earth comes close as living here in United States of America. :good: travel safe Fred

And now the 2020 edition of Old Shiney better than before not as good as it's going to be. (now the front forks need a few new parts coming soon).

P.S. I just returned again took the Bride for a ride she loved the new shocks although it is higher to get on with the 205X70X15R tires they seem to really work great quiet and handle well in the turns with two up. May drop air to 20 PSI I'm a 22 now. Fred

 

[rhino 2]

Ride safe it was so beautiful to get out today Thank God we live in America literally Thank God we live in a America. nowhere else on earth comes close as living here in United States of America. :good: travel safe Fred

.....Amen......................ThumbUp....ThumbUp.....

 

[RickDeVon]

205/65/15 to 205/70/15 tires

@ Fearless did changing from 65 to 70 tires change the speed when compared to a GPS...thanks...about that America statement...you sure got that right...

 

[Fearless]

@ Fearless did changing from 65 to 70 tires change the speed when compared to a GPS...thanks...about that America statement...you sure got that right...

I'm sure it did I have not dug out the GPS to check the difference yet possibly today. I looked on a tire comparator site for help picking out what series I wanted to try. I believe the speedo is 2 MPH slower than before I think the 70 series is a great choice. The new tires did not hurt the bottom end torque for starts great power. The lower rpm's in sixth gear nicely not much but still a marked difference the motor doesn't seem screaming t 65-70 I think it is a great choice. :good:Travel safe Fred