What to have checked out?

[Stallionshawn]

I am picking up my new 09' ABS Stallion the middle of the month, and the seller has offered to stop by the factory and have them go through the bike and make sure it is in tip top shape prior to delivery. (A great seller!)

The trike came out of Michigan via Georgia, and is very low mileage, so I am going to assume nothing has been done thus far.

Are there particular areas of concern, or known fixes that need to done?

I would appreciate the feedback, and I will compile a list for the seller.

Thanks.

 

[Gorilla]

Hi it really depends on when it was made in 2009. There were several changes including the body going from fiberglass to plastic. Caliper bearings in the front wheel were changed. Some realys were changed, the brake light switch was changed. I'm sure there were others that I am not aware of. They will do a great job at the factory doing the upgrades. Congrats.

 

[tomg]

get the newer ladder bars and it will ride better.
Tomg

 

[Stallionshawn]

OK, I give up... What are ladder bars, and what do they do?

 

[tomg]

They keep the rearend straight. The original ones had swivel joint at the front which attaches to the frame and two swivels joints at the rear which attach to the axle housing. The new ones have a fixed front mount rather than a swivel. Rides smoother !!!!
Tomg

 

[Stallionshawn]

Great information! Thanks.