Solid axle question

[Papa Zook]

Mike,
Its because the front tire's dynamic loading is different on a tike front tire VS a bike. The trike steers through turns rather than leans through turns. The 41 lbs just works better than 36 lbs on a trike and wont affect the ride quality nearly so much as rear tire pressure does. All the trike manufacturers I have talked to over the years who have extensively tested this have all recommended max air pressure in the front tire.

 

[MangoMike]

That makes sense. I'll keep it at 41, appreciate your help...

 

[Shimpy]

Hey Mike, That's good advice. 41 psi and you won't notice any difference in the ride but the tire will like it.
P.S. Use a digital guage as they are rated to be the most accurate for guages the average person would buy. Only check your tires cold of course.

 

[MangoMike]

Hey Mike, That's good advice. 41 psi and you won't notice any difference in the ride but the tire will like it.
P.S. Use a digital guage as they are rated to be the most accurate for guages the average person would buy. Only check your tires cold of course.

Don't have a digital gauge, but I've used an AccuGage for years, and also have a nice Harley Davidson gauge. The AccuGage was recommended to me by when I had my 02 Wing by folks on the gl1800 forum. Don't know if a digital would be more accurate, but these have served me well.