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The only thing about pics is they are so decieving. Before I bought my trike I found several on Craigslist and trike sites went and looked at them and most of them did not look as good as the pics.

I understand about the rims being crappy, the previous owner of this trike did not believe in detailing the rims/keeping them clean. They were pretty stained and I tried different aluminum polishes to try and get them in better shape but too no avail. I too will probably change out rims. Now it did come with 3 brand new tires the Dunlop D404 on front and 2 Kumho Solus on the rear. Dont know much about the Kuhmo tires except they are from Korea if not mistaken.

So running the rear tires that much lower wont cause them to wear out qicker?

Just a little update, to my steering issues. Well I found out yesterday that the ol front tire was not sitting at 36 psi but 33 psi. So I inflated to 40 psi and took a 130 mile ride with the wife up into the Smokey Mountains into Sevierville/Pigeon Forge and back to Clinton. WOW what a difference adding the extra air to the tire made, steering was 10 times better. I feel like a knucklehead for not checking that sooner, but I was told by the dealer that I bought it from that they inflated to 36 psi, I guess maybe I could have lost 3 lbs of air in a month but hard for me to believe. So, I will keep a regular eye on the air pressure. I also changed the rear tire psi to 30 right and 28 left, I read on one of the threads someone said that these were good pressures to use. I just want to thank you guy's for your help with the triple tree thing and tire psi, it's been a big help. I just need to keep riding and I will get use to the push/pull thing alot sooner. Thanks again, Rob

OOOpppsss, I think I said something Tabooo (good weather) and I couldn't ride till she was clean, can't take a dirty trike on the road..... lol

It's a beautiful day here in east TN at 10:30 it's already 53 degrees and sunny. I will finish detailing and then take the wife for a ride this afternoon. Too nice of day not to get out and do a little riding, plus I need to practice getting use to the trike steering. lol

Thanks Jeff, I will pull the wheels and take a closer look. I guess looking through the rim will give you an optical illusion. They look thin but really aren't. Rob

I am detailing the trike this morning and was taking a close look at the rear brake pads and they seem to be getting a little thin. Was wondering where you guy's get pads for these Hannigan kits. Thanks Rob

I know this is a 35th anniversary Hannigan kit on the bike, which I think was 2010. So I am guessing at the time the previous owner had the triple tree put on at the same time. I'm only guessing, so I could be mistaken. Also, I thought Hannigan was using Steer-lite vice Easy Steer. Thanks Rob

Thanks Paul, for all your help. I know that I still have a lot to learn about riding a trike vs two wheels. But I am up for the challenge.....

Will inflate to 40lbs and see how that works. Thanks Cougar Rob

Ok I will look into changing the front tire out to the Michelin, hopefully it will help a little more. Thanks Rob

Thanks for the heads up about this, only 5 hour ride to Dresden from Clinton. I will make plans with the wife to make this trip in May.

Thanks for the compliments on the trike and YELLOW MUSCLE car. It's my other baby. 2012 Dodge Challenger/Yellow Jacket 392/6.4L HEMI/470hp/470 ftlbs torque 0-60 in 4 sec. 0-180 on speedometer (I have only nerved it to 130)

Ok, here are some quick shots of the trike sitting in my garage...hopefully you all give it the seal of approval for us venture trikers. Thanks Rob

Hey Paul, Thanks for the info, just checked the front tire out: New Dunlop D404 Size: 150/80 B16 M/C 71H Air PSI: 36 I just bought this trike about a month ago now and it's my first time riding one, so I guess I just need to get use to the way it steers. Not for sure if this tire size means I should go smaller or it's already small enough. Rob

Yeah, I just need to MAN UP and get use to the way it feels. I knew that this was going to be different, but didn't really realize how much different. So, Cougar was correct the other day it was already raked. Thanks for your help. Rob

Thanks Larry, for the measurement idea. It is approximately 5" from chrome fender tip to the lower cowling. Well that saves about $1500 bucks. Now I can buy something else, maybe floor boards instead.

Well after going back and looking at the pics ragtop69gs posted the other day, I guess that this is a hannigan triple tree installed. Man, I guess I just need to work out some more then, get a little more meat on the bones. lol

Ok gentleman, I finally figured the pic upload thing. Had to reduce the size of the pics in paint then they would upload. So please take a look at the pics of the triple tree and tell me if this looks stock or aftermarket. I don't want to spend $1000 dollars on a new triple tree if I don't need too. Your help is greatly appreciated!!!!! If this is stock then I will give Hannigan a call today and order the 6 degree Steer-light and then I just have to find someone local to install it for me. Thanks again Rob [ATTACH]82752[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]82753[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]82754[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]82755[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]82756[/ATTACH]

Yep I am REALLY new at the 3 wheelers. I sold my Honda VTX 1300 to get into the trike world. I do read alot about them so I am trying to catch up to you guys in knowledge. And I understand the push pull thing, but if it was raked I just think it shouldnt be as tough as it is. I read where you guys say its like having power steering, but this is like steering a semi with no power steering into the curves. IT SUCKS AFTER A WHILE.

Ok guys I took some nice pics of the triple tree with my phone last night and tried to upload them for all of you to see but I keep getting an error message and it wont upload them. HELP!!!!!! Darn smart phones arent so smart or maybe its just the operator. lol

When I get home later I will take some pics of my triple tree and maybe you guys can tell if its stock or aftermarket.

You pay big bucks for the thing and get cheap bolts that rust. Something just doesnt sound right about that.

HMMMMM drifting trikes, ok but you get to try that one first.