I have a GL1500 fitted with a Tow Pac and was looking at getting a Valkyrie. Will the kit transfer? Tow Pac want to sell a new kit but I thought the Valkyrie was just a stripped down Goldwing?
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I have never ridden a standard trike. However, I have owned two Spyders so do have some idea of three wheeled handling, in that they corner flat and you have to lean inwards slightly or risk lifting the inside wheel.
The outrigger wheels have adjustable torsion bar suspension and are set to have a downforce, so there is no flopping from side to side. Mine are set to require a sharp tug upwards on a spoke to break traction. On a Goldwing the rear air suspension is reduced to 45psi to spread the load across the three rear wheels. I have the 14" aluminium wheels and most people don't even see the middle wheel and just assume it's a trike.
There is an optional folding bar that fits to the Tow-Pac and allows it to be towed behind the bike like a trailer. So you can change from trike mode to bike mode in about 10 minutes, but still take the wheels with you to refit later, should you feel the need. Try doing that with a normal trike ��