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Mooskee
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Southport NC
Roadsmith Trike tire pressures?
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September 12, 2022, 07:06:49 AM »
I recently got an early Roadsmith Trike built on a 1999 Interstate. At first it felt like it was bouncing all over the road and needed a lot of steering input. I changed the triple tree to a 6 degree rake. I have also adjusted the rear coilover shocks to a low setting. Those things made a huge difference. I have been doing research on correct tire pressures, but haven't found the definitive word. Those of you with trike experience, what are your recommended tire pressures from your experience?
Also, have any of you adjusted oil level in the forks for smoother ride?
Thanks in advance.
Dave
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3W-lonerider
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Shippensburg Pa
Re: Roadsmith Trike tire pressures?
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September 12, 2022, 01:36:01 PM »
been riding a trike for 20 years. i carry 24LB in the rear tires and 36 to 38 in the front tire.
i have ran as low as 18 in the rears but at that pressure you'll wear the outer edges of the tire.
anything over 28Lb in the rear and you'll wear the centers out.
as far as the forks. i ran 1 1/2 ounces less in each fork
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Mooskee
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Re: Roadsmith Trike tire pressures?
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September 12, 2022, 04:24:56 PM »
Thanks for the feedback.
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