Triwing kit on a '95 GL1500

[deacon883]

Help!!!! I bought a clapped out 1990 GL1500 with a Triwing kit on it. I am transferring the kit to my '96 GL1500. The original owner has installed a Panhard rod from right upper frame to a bracket on the left side of the differential. The Triwing swingarm attaches to the outside of the frame using the original threaded bosses in the frame. Side loading apparently cracked the frame and the previous owner had to reweld the threaded bosses and install the panhard rod to prevent the side loading. I need a set of coil-over shocks approx. 16-18" eye to eye. Will dirt bike shocks handle the load? Do any of my learned colleagues have a suggestion?

 

[trike lady]

Maybe a used set from a Harley touring bike. Tri-wing trikes have been out of business for a few years now.

 

[rhino 2]

Help!!!! I bought a clapped out 1990 GL1500 with a Triwing kit on it. I am transferring the kit to my '96 GL1500. The original owner has installed a Panhard rod from right upper frame to a bracket on the left side of the differential. The Triwing swingarm attaches to the outside of the frame using the original threaded bosses in the frame. Side loading apparently cracked the frame and the previous owner had to reweld the threaded bosses and install the panhard rod to prevent the side loading. I need a set of coil-over shocks approx. 16-18" eye to eye. Will dirt bike shocks handle the load? Do any of my learned colleagues have a suggestion?

Welcome Deacon....:clapping:....Long time between posts.....If my math is correct, 12 Years.?

 

[deacon883]

Yes, Rhino2, it has been a while. I've built a couple choppers but this Triwing fell into my lap and my wife said she'd ride it if I fixed it up.