When I first had my Wing converted I found I was using my back muscles too much and not enough of my arms and shoulders. I also had set backs installed on my handlebars, which helped a lot. Steering is VERY different than riding a 2 wheeler, that is for sure. It generally works itself out. Have fun and enjoy your ride.
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Its on the right side on this page look for the rake kits..
Getting some riding experience helps a lot. Also, the "fit" can be important. Mine improved after I put 2" pull back bars on. I also put a throttle buddy on that helps me relax my right grip making the ride more comfortable.
My opinion is that both of these statements are just wrong. Iv'e had a DFT trike and now have a tri-glide and the tri handles the corners better. I don't think you can get any kind of a kit for that amount. JMO
Yep, and that is why I bought it. Love my Tri Glide. ThumbUp
Depending on the trike the cost can be $60.00 to $800.00 Set backs move your handlebars about 2 inches closer to the rider and give the rider easier control on turning. My brother in law added them to his Triglide, but had to buy new handlebars and new brake and clutch cables. Cost him about 800 bucks. Labor was high of course since his local Harley dealer did the work. Other brands can be done for as little as 60 bucks.
To use the 2" pullbacks from Harley, you don't have to buy anything other than the bars. If you can't put them in yourself, then the labor of a Harley, or Indy shop. You might need to re-route the clutch cable to be long enough. I didn't have to.
Lift kit first or rake?
Lift kit first ! Much less money, and you might help the steering in the process. You aren't going to get away from the fact you aren't a 2 wheeler anymore, but it helps. You will need it for the lift anyway. If it doesn't do enough then the rake.
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dont think you will feel and difference at all with the lift kit... i layed this out a while back... not sure what the lift for the kit is but based on a 60 inch wheel base, if you lift the rear 2 inchs at the axle.. you will loose about .57 inch in trail which is not a lot
The steering wasn't the reason I put the lift on, but the steering did change for the good. The reason I installed the lift was to get the mufflers off the pavement, raise the ride without the pressure in the shocks.
It did all the above.......
Much less money to see if the steering change is enough. If not then you have already installed a needed item for ride, & ground clearance..........:Trike1:
Dennis, Lift is 1 1/4 inch. I put it on my 11 T/G [After i put over a thousand miles on the Trike] because i just don't like the looks of the sagging rear, Sought of like the tail dragging cars of the 50's.
To my surprise it lighten the steering effort quite a bit. Don't know why? but it just does....
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