Why Goldwing Trikes NEED Front Suspension Upgrades from Traxxion Dynamics

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@a.d.c7941 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Max and great info. Love seeing the Goldwing trike getting some attention. When I get my Trike, I will be looking u up for sure. I wish u knew trike companies as well u know shocks, that way u could tell me which trike kit is the best lol. Thanks Max.

@lesleybenson196 2 жыл бұрын

Shane O'Dwyer I am currently building a 2022 CSC Honda Goldwing Trike in Australia. As a mechanical engineer I couldn't agree more with Max's summary of the front suspension. It is a sound description of what happens when you change the dynamics of all bikes and trikes alike. Great to see he is following his advice with his own replacement front suspension. I have just ordered that front shock which will be coming via the CSC rear end soon. I'll give a review once the Trike is fully functional in several months

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

That will be great!

@jamescook4u 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Max. Very informative, and I didn't know any of that. Thanks for posting.

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dougmullins2044 2 жыл бұрын

I just had my 2014 GW trike done last week and then finished our 3000 mile trip thru Ga, NC, TN and back to Texas. What a difference in the handling, great improvement, highly recommend..

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Kaatu-barada-nikto Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I had been wondering about this myself but to this detail.

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Angelo-xj6ye 4 жыл бұрын

Max you're right !!! excellent tip

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josephrider1432 4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. Actually I saw some trikes done by UNB Custom Trikes. Price indeed is more, but well worth the investment. Thanks for sharing.

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@hartotex Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

THANKS BC!!!

@jamieweirdworld 4 жыл бұрын

I saw one of the trike makers has a heavier duty front fork that attaches to the control arms on the 18 plus. Couldn't tell ya which one it is. You're right though about the shock.

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

Most all of the companies have a rake solution by now.

@TheCaravanLife Жыл бұрын

I just had the shock installed on my 2020DCT Roadsmith HTX1800. What a difference! Before the shock looked like a blender going down the highway. Now it looks like the shock is barely working. Best $900 ever.

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Can you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE call the installer and the conversion manufacturer and let them know? I think they should be installed on every kit for safety.

@willieboy8798 Жыл бұрын

good video and subject ....txs

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@hartotex Жыл бұрын

Love your video on the need for essential upgrade on the "newer recent Trike Systems....!!! -Keep The Info coming; I LOVE IT...!!! (Have a 2010 GW Trike & considering going to newer used version etc....?! Any suggestions you might offer/share would be greatly appreciated...? ;-) (I'd be looking for newer version but NOT REAL new...etc.) Don't need any regrets after the fact.... ;-) & Am disappointed to hear about the "newer versions" having issues & don't care for that either... Right...!? ;-) -Take Care & May The Good Lord Take A "Likin' To Yeah," Partn'r...!! (HartOtex)

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

I think the newer version is better suited to trikes since it does not have a telescopic fork... which is really not at all intended for trike use, but has just been pressed into that job because "That's all there was". The twisting forces are terrible for telescopic forks, and the new double control arm suspension has none of that.

@smokeylovesfire1589 3 ай бұрын

Makes complete sense.

@johnti8603 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@michaelfritz6775 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...you good...don’t get Honda..want one in the future....might have to consult with you...( not might).....

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

Engine light stays on hill assist light stays on also a few light indicators remain on.

@RobertMacCready 4 жыл бұрын

Max, I'm considering a Gold Wing Trike. Looked at a few conversions. Like the California Side Car, the one you show here and one other. Do you have any one that you like over the others??

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

That's a loaded question... I know people are pleased with each of the major brands. I would choose based on 3 things: 1. Styling. 2. Ride Quality 3. Storage Space.

@BigFiveJack 2 жыл бұрын

ROADSMITH is about 8 inches longer than the next longest company's offering, and is reported to have superior ride quality.

@lungha9827 3 жыл бұрын

What if you bolted on a tilting motor works unit on the front...feasible?

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

No. It can't tilt on a trike.

@chrisbolling62 2 жыл бұрын

Question I'm about to Trike my 2019 Goldwing Tour DCT did Honda fix the front shock problem if not what is a good solution for this problem

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

No Honda never changes anything after a bike is released. The last bike went 17 years without any changes to the suspension except thicker oil in the right front fork! Traxxion Dynamics has a shock for trikes that your installer can put on while they have your bike apart... especially if they are putting on a raked fork. They are only 2 bolts away from changing the shock.

@dubyapresley5479 3 жыл бұрын

Does the CSC trike Powertrak fork option solve this issue or do I still need a shock added?

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

Those parts are don't do anything to address the shock.... in fact, they make it worse. Pushing the wheel out forward puts more leverage on the shock making it even softer!

@pateaton1551 Жыл бұрын

The spring rate on the upgraded suspension.... would it be the same for a trike that a 155lb rider be the same as one where a 250lb rider with a 140lb passenger. or do you have different spring rates.

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

We have different rates, depends on what you are doing.

@paulbickley658 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Max, Honda should be ashamed of their product really! Now if they would of incorporated a solid shock with adjustable air suspension on that one single shaft with only 7 to 12 psi to help with that extra weight that would of be clever of them. NOT!

@keithhylton4631 2 жыл бұрын

Honda does not make trikes

@sean6992 2 жыл бұрын

Honda doesn't make trikes lol, have you done research

@cosmosdaniel4791 2 жыл бұрын

What is the amount of the engine cc, of the Honda gold wing 🐎horsepower, torques ,and the model of the 2021,or 2022 ,it's a propeller drive shaft or chain drive, system,thanks for your generous cooperation in replying. Cosmos daniel.

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

You want me to Google that for you?

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

May I ask for a little advice wife's 2019 dct trike isn't functional we put it on a trailer to bring it home far from home so the road it down for us when sehe road it it didn't sound so good so then battery seem like a problem so I brought a new battery and all the dash lights still are lit on the dash and doesn't want to shift or up ??

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a pretty serious problem. I have not heard of that. It sounds like you have some shorted out wiring. Since it is a trike, I would look all around the back end of the bike. Do you have a Honda Dealer near you? Or the Trike Dealer?

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

@@Traxxion yes so the dealership is coming to pick it up Tuesday there going to take it back with then ofcourse its about 12hrs away and another state so I'll let then solve it

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

@@phillipvazquez284 Good luck! I hope it was the dealer that did the trike conversion as it should be covered by warranty.

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

@@Traxxion yes they did

@davidgarris8006 Жыл бұрын

Good evening it July 4th I have a 2008 Honda 1300 VTX different shakes really bad when you pulled out of the driveway or going down a rough road do you think you're shocked system would work on that

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

Yes, we have products for that bike. But if it's that bad, I believe you may have other problems, like bad steering head bearings, tires, wheel bearings, etc. We can help find and fix that if you come to us. If you can't get to Georgia, you need to find a great mechanic to help diagnose your problem.

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

May I ask I have a 2008 goldwing on slow speed I here a slide knock would you know what that could be I feel it in the left handle bar...???

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

2 things to check... sometimes the handlebar bolts are not tight and the handlebar is slipping against the bolts. Also, there is a weight inside the handlebar to control vibration, it may be loose or broken.

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

@@Traxxion ok great thank you so much for your advice god bless you for your knowledge I couldn't sleep wrecking my head thinking about this.

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

@@phillipvazquez284 I'm not sure I can find your problem remotely, but if we haven't found it, try and send me a video to see what is happening, and I'll try and help further.

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

@@Traxxion I will do but you describe just what it feels like . I say that because it doesn't feel that down low it feels more in the handle bar only so I will get my friend and me to look at it this week .

@sugarray4831 4 жыл бұрын

If'n I were a trike owner your demo would have sold me right then and there.. So, your stating that the 2020 Goldwings re-calibrated supension still sags like this trike with a 200 pound rider?

@Traxxion 4 жыл бұрын

They did not change spring rates at all. The shocks are the same. Check out my 2020 suspension review videos.

@richardroos2268 3 жыл бұрын

Good video Max, is there a video of the same bike after the new shock got installed showing the same test?

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have that, but that's a good idea to put on my "list" of videos to make!

@smoothsam7 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that definitely a problem

@phillipvazquez284 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is for it to be a trike especially

@michaezapin 3 жыл бұрын

Max, does the Harley Triglide suffer the same issue?

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it's a totally different system. It uses traditional telescopic forks, and we have an AWESOME ugrade kit called the AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit we can install.

@Fireball1800 3 жыл бұрын

Why not do an air shock that way you can adjust for weight (front and rear)

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

Air has been tried many times over the years, always with way too many failures. Springs virtually never ever break.

@jimroberts1944 3 жыл бұрын

Max really loves the Goldwing to be so attentive to the flaws, reminds me of my ex JUST KIDDING

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

HaHa!

@Brian-er7py 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t own a gold wing or a gold wing trike but good video

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@novatechsuspensioness.l.1048 2 жыл бұрын

Hi... What seat is that? 🙂 It looks really comfy

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry, I do not know what brand that was.

@novatechsuspensioness.l.1048 2 жыл бұрын

@@Traxxion 👍🏻🙂

@patriciabramble6704 Жыл бұрын

What’s the cost of the traxxion front shock? My husband and I are considering buying one

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

$799.95. Installation is around $600 and can be done by appointment in about a half a day.

@patriciabramble6704 Жыл бұрын

@@Traxxion thank you.

@hankcuccina5260 3 ай бұрын

You would probably want a trike to go with it though Patricia.

@user-sd7cl6fn1y 2 жыл бұрын

how much does this bike cost

@Traxxion 2 жыл бұрын

Most conversions are about $45-50,000 for a new trike.

@daveblackmore1851 3 жыл бұрын

Max. what are you talking about i have a 2008 trike with 6 degree rake and shocks to match you only talk about the 2018 trike your selling your pushing Traxxion Dynamic what do you know about the 2008 Goldwing trike ????? bye Road Smith

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

We have our AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit available for 2001-2017 Trikes. It works awesome. Contact dan@traxxion.com for details.

@davidk1579 3 жыл бұрын

Why not put an air shock in the front...

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

Air shocks have been a total disaster on motorcycles since they were conceived. They fail.... coil springs don't. But most importantly, there is no "linear rate air spring", so an air shock can never work as good as a mechanical spring shock.

@pastorjohnculbertson661 Жыл бұрын

Heartland honda says it's way more than one more bolt and significantly more labor on my build.

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

If you are buying the raked fork, it should be one bolt up high.. OK maybe 2 bolts.

@Traxxion Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about this, if they aren't taking your shelter off to install your kit, then it would take a bit longer. But not more than an hour.

@tomwagaman6440 3 жыл бұрын

If you spend the money on a Trike and then have to upgrade to front suspension at an additional cost...you got screwed!

@nicholasjheinz7461 3 жыл бұрын

Honda must really like you Max...lol

@Traxxion 3 жыл бұрын

They don't make trikes... so they don't care what I say about them! :) Other than that, they don't care what I say about the 2-wheeler either as far as I can tell! HAHA!