Roadsmith Trike and Michelin Tire

[trikeriderpastor]

Hi All,

I am new to this site and a first time trike owner--Goldwing GL1800 with Roadsmith Conversion. First, I noticed when I first logged on to this site, that someone had posted a question regarding the 2012 goldwing and a Roadsmith conversion kit. The answer--if not already addressed--is yes Roadsmith does have a conversion kit for the 2012 Goldwing. I recently visited the Trike Shop in White Bear Lake MN and they had a new 2012 with the conversion kit installed on the show floor ready for the road. Let me say, it was sharp!

Now, a question for those of you who have owned a trike for awhile: I too replaced the front stock tire with the michelin pilot with the tread in reverse. I have noticed a slight vibration in the front end at low and high speed. At the suggestion of the Trike Shop, I had centrematic balancers installed along with bar weights on my kury grips. It helped some, but I still notice the vibration. Can anyone tell me if running the tire in the opposite direction as intended produces a vibration? Has anyone else experienced this and if so, did you find a remedy or is this something I will have to live with?

Thanks and I look forward to the sharing of informaion!

 

[Tri-Pacer]

trikeriderpastor; i have the same problem & have asked the same question with no suitable answer. if you hear anything good about this problem would you please let me know at (rlshores@cox.net) or 702-452-5932, thank you --Roger---