Just got to wondering; You see a good number of Earls retro-fitted to sidecar rigs. Why doesn't anyone put them on trikes?
I think most of today's trikes are built on current model bikes and they want to keep the front end bling, brakes, paint and so on.
They've already thrown away half of the bike. Toss the front end and what would be left?
Lonnie
Those only LL's that I have seen on Trikes belong to people that have ridden Hacks for a long time and are aware of the improved ride and control they give.
Other than that I don't know of any Trike riders that like the looks of any of the available Leading Links. They do have a point too, most do look rather ugly compaired to "Normal" tube forks. Even the Unit brand LL forks are rather ugly and crude after-thoughts compaired to the ones on my old /2's.
Those same folks also don't like Gators that do a very good job of protecting those Shinny Tubes from Rock Chips and Dried Bug Splat that tear up the seals. I put Gators on my GL1800 as I have on most of my bikes and most of the newer riders, less than 30 years on bikes, wonder why those "Ugly" things are on there. You can explain all the above to 'em but it is like talking to a rock if there Chrome Tubes or Bling is covered up.
So it simply comes down to Looks vs Function with Looks winning out.
I think if you go to the trike forums you will find leading links and other modifications to reduce trail are not uncommon with seasoned trike pilots.
The current domestic trike market seems to cater to the cruiser crowd where looks are of parmount importance. I think modified triple clamps, such as those Liberty or the EZ-Steer Champion sells are the most usual method used.
Funny thing about gaitors- I love 'em. With all telescopic forks, I put them on. The last time I replaced fork seals was on my '52 BMW when i installed new tubes.
