Utah Trikes - Steering Upgrade for Linkage Steering TerraTrikes

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Steering Upgrade for Linkage Steering TerraTrikes

Price: $29.95
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The one issue we keep hearing from customers is that their TerraTrike just doesn't turn sharp enough. Well, we solved the problem! And, it's an easy solution too.

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Our steering upgrade works on all linkage steering TerraTrikes. This simple upgrade cuts the turning radius in half making your TerraTrike much more manueverable.

How it works:
Our steering extension plate attaches to the steering pivot arm and lengthens the throw of the tie-rods. This causes your wheels to turn sharper.

We have machined our plate to match the Ackerman compensation of the original TerraTrike setup. This reduces tire wear and improves handling.

Our kit includes:
QTY 1: Steering extension plate
QTY 2: Bolts
QTY 1: Installation instructions

PLEASE NOTE: Some TerraTrike models will require some modification to the right steering arm to take full advantage of this upgrade. If we are installing the kit for you we can perform the modification during installation, otherwise we recommend seeking the help of someone with grinding skills.

Share your comments below:
Does exactly what it is supposed to do. I had to enlarge the aft two holes to 5/16. I replaced the two bolts with slightly longer round headed bolts to ensure two threads show past the nylon on the locknut and to match the other hardware. As a steering realignment is necessary I recommend you remove the tie rod ends, clean off the dissimilar metal corrosion and apply some anti-seize lubricant upon reassembly.
Posted by Lee in Vegas
08/20/2009 04:48:49 AM

Will this motification void the warranty of the frame. Also will it make the steering more sensitive.
Posted by Scott
08/28/2009 12:21:33 AM

Although it will not affect the frame structurally if done properly, I'm sure that TerraTrike would not cover the frame if damage occurred because of it. Any trike bought through us and modified by us will be covered through us.

This modification will make the steering more sensitive in that less hand motion is necessary to move the wheels. In other words, you do not have to move your hands as much to move the wheels a given amount.
Posted by Ashley

Does this modification make the trike more 'twitchy' at high speeds or is it relatively the same. (35 mph +)
Posted by Jason
09/02/2009 06:27:25 AM

It does make the steering a little more sensitive, but does not affect the high speed handling.
Posted by Ashley

You should note that this modification will not work with the seat in the full forward position. The linkage does not clear the seat frame.
Posted by Kurt
01/03/2010 12:30:22 AM

Yes, thank you.
Even the stock steering setup prevents the seat from being used in its most forward position. The adapter plate will hit the front of the seat mounting bracket if it is set all the way forward.
Posted by Ashley

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