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Traxxion GL1800 Fork upgrade

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Forks removed for shipment to Traxxion
Forks removed for shipment to Traxxion		 New forks with Kuryakyn fork brace
New forks with Kuryakyn fork brace		 Traxxion Damper cartridges
Traxxion Damper cartridges		 Internal valving of damper cartridge
Internal valving of damper cartridge
5 piece Kuryakyn fork brace
5 piece Kuryakyn fork brace		 Fork brace installed
Fork brace installed		 Fork guard before being cut up
Fork guard before being cut up		 First I cut off each side, and then cut notches for the brace
First I cut off each side, and then cut notches for the brace
Modified ForkGuard showing cut outs (left and right) for fork brace
Modified ForkGuard showing cut outs (left and right) for fork brace		 I heated the guard slightly to allow it to reform to the curve of the fork brace
I heated the guard slightly to allow it to reform to the curve of the fork brace		 Modified ForkGuards installed
Modified ForkGuards installed

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Mike K. 25-Aug-2009 01:18
Hi, Just came across your sight. I have the full Traxxion upgrade on my 06. My expierience coming from pretty much sport-sport touring bikes since 18,(now 44) and aside from the Venture that I owned last year to see if a touring bike was for me.I really appreciate the firmness the Traxxion system offers. I road a half a dozen different Goldwings before I rode mine and almost scatched the bike off the list. The Goldwing really does handle terribly at anything near a sporting clip...The bike stock just not inspire any confidence at all in my opinion. When I first took my bike for its test drive,I knew it was special as soon as I left the driveway. I think they have hit a home run. Why have a Sport tourer when you can have a Wing that hanldles like one with with a comfy factor thats second to none?
Guest 29-Sep-2008 22:39
I went the full Traxxion suspension upgrade both front and rear. I will be returning the front forks for a refund. Terribly harsh ride, especially with the front forks. There is nothing plush or compliant with this modification. Riding solo, the rear shock is also harsh. Rear suspension comes alive when I am riding two up and pulling a trailer. Then the rear shock is beautiful. Not so with the front forks. I would not recommend these especially for the money. The owner of Traxxion did not offer any suggestions other than return forks for full refund. That is the mark of a good company.
Bill Loftin 18-Nov-2007 03:28
Any idea when you might be doing a fluid change/rebuild on the traxxion forks?
I have bought the tool kit from traxxion, have about 30k on the setup, bout time to work them over.
Thanks
Bill
Guest 12-Sep-2007 03:37
I was also interested to see if anyone else has gone this route. My suspension is very harsh, not like my previous wings. I like the Wing in all respects except for the hard ride - not up to GoldWing standards. If I wanted an european ride and feel I would have bought a BMW.
John
Mark Merritt 25-Jun-2007 14:31
How mush improvement did this make to the ride of the Wing? I'm on the edge of buying a new Wing and was considering this improvement, but was extremely interested in someone elses opinon if it is worth the $$$ to get it done?

Thanks

Mark
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