Voyager Pre-load question, whats the differance.

[joearizona620]

What is the differance from less pre-load (voyager said 1/2") shim. I started with 5/8" pre-load. what changes the more or less pre-load?

 

[Marc H]

Hopefully Val or Zook will jump in.They've got more experience with these. The more preload the less they tend to lean in corners but the drive tire will have less traction.Basically your riding more on the trike tires than the bike tire.

 

[Gorilla]

Hopefully Val or Zook will jump in.They've got more experience with these. The more preload the less they tend to lean in corners but the drive tire will have less traction.Basically your riding more on the trike tires than the bike tire.

Yes but it's a fine line, because you have to have good contact with the ground with some load as it's the wheel that supplies the drive. To much pre load and the drive tire slips. Not enough and the trike will lean side to side. that's all I know about it.

 

[Papa Zook]

What is the differance from less pre-load (voyager said 1/2") shim. I started with 5/8" pre-load. what changes the more or less pre-load?

The thicker the board, the more preload there is. What increasing preload does is increases the contact or support the two outside wheels provide. Decreasing the preload reduces the support the two outer wheels provide and can result in the trike having a bit more "tippy" feel to it.

 

[trike lady]

I ran a 3/4" shim on my GL1500 Goldwing rear wheel and it was rock solid. On a heavy bike you'd want to use a minimum of 1/2" and take it for a test ride and see how it handles and then adjust the setting a bit if needed.
Sorry I'm late to answer the question.