Sometimes I almost feel sorry for them...

[DK Custom Products]

Sometimes I almost feel sorry for dealerships...almost.


Got my TG back the other day after some warranty work. As per usual, I had to fix some things that they did wrong/incomplete after their work. I am used to this.


After taking care of those things I had to go on some appointments. Ended up riding about 120 miles. I played with my rear shock PSI quite a bit, trying to get a good ride. I could not figure out what might be wrong...thought maybe I am getting old and feeling the bumps more. NOT!


It has been 7 years since HD introduced the Trikes...why can't they know that the manual says the rear tire pressure is supposed to be at 26 psi? How hard is that, really?


I had the TG in there for warranty work. Not maintenance. When I got home I thought to check the air in the rear tires. I run 21 psi in them.


After letting the tires cool, I saw there was 30 PSI in them. They must have thought they were doing me a favor by airing them up. If they had put 26, I could understand, that is what the manual calls for, but 30?


It's been a long time since I rode with high rear tire pressure, it is Not a nice ride, even with the Comfort Lift and MacAir to dial in the rear shock pressure.


Got it back where it should be and enjoying a nice comfy ride again. ThumbUp

Kevin

 

[Sully]

Same happened to me, after service and I got home I rechecked the pressure, 41 in front and 30 in rear. :Shrug: Makes you wonder where they get these numbers.

 

[rhino 2]

Being the Devils Advocate here, I have 3 air gauges and all 3 gauges give different Readings'
From the lowest to the highest theres a 5 Lb variance...:xzqxz:

 

[DK Custom Products]

Being the Devils Advocate here, I have 3 air gauges and all 3 gauges give different Readings'
From the lowest to the highest theres a 5 Lb variance...:xzqxz:

Yep, I thought of that. Used all 3 of my gauges, and they were all within a pound of each other. Course all 3 of mine could be wrong by 4-5 lbs. Which means I've been running 15-16 psi in my tires for years. :xzqxz:

Kevin

 

[HarleyPap57]

I have had the same problem with mine. Got to the point I have the service writer put it on the ticket not to change tire or shock pressures after picking up mine and having 42 front and 32 rear tire pressures.

 

[Fearless]

DIY

I understand warranty stuff mine being an 09 vintage no warranty I do it myself if at all possible. It is a shame service departments are not accountable for what they do. This is why independent repair shops are starting to flourish, at least around my home. :Shrug: ride safely fearless

 

[Jerry/MD]

This seems to be a common complaint from folks who get their Trikes serviced. I agree, what makes them go above the recommended tire pressure in the freaking manual?!!! I just don't get it. :xzqxz:

Thanks to the information here on this website I found that 21-22 psig in the rear tires works just fine.

Jerry

 

[rhino 2]

What makes them go over the recommended 36PSI Is any bodies guess.
But i'll say one thing if they put 21/22 in the rear and something happens...
Think Firestone......

 

[Bill G]

Yup,

Sounds normal in most cases. I only take my Trike to the dealer if and I say if there is no other choice. I also request to meet the mechanic and explain clearly my expiations. I just fix or repair and service myself even if it cost me more plus I like working on the scoot. For me especially with small warrantee items it is just easier to do the work myself.

If you got to fix things behind them you might as well just do it your self. Also most dealers scratch your bike and that is a quick way to get me real pi##ed off. To me it's just not worth the battle or the hassle to deal with them before or after they have scratched or screwed something up.

With that said for those who are not mechanics finding a good dealer is very important. There are a few good dealers out there but there are a few bad ones too.

Ride Safe All,
Bill G