Is a Goldwing trike's brakes linked together like a stock wing??

[Burnerboy]

I just heard my 2010 Goldwing trike conversion is done, should be getting it back this week (hopefully)
Does anybody know if front/rear brakes are linked together like it was when stock two wheeler??
This will be my first ride on a trike (looking forward to it for sure)

Ronnie

[GoldWingrGreg]

Does anybody know if front/rear brakes are linked together like it was when stock two wheeler??

It depends on the brand. What brand and model is your new trike ???

[Burnerboy]

Roadsmith
Goldwing 2010

[keepinon]

Ask your builder for a definitive answer. The only conversion I know for certain that still has linked brakes, is my Motor Trike.

[GoldWingrGreg]

I believe RoadSmith integrates their front and rear brakes similar to a stock GL1800.

[mhgoldwing]

Ask your builder for a definitive answer. The only conversion I know for certain that still has linked brakes, is my Motor Trike.

I believe CSC, Hannigan and Roadsmith all retain some form of linked brakes. Don't know about other brands.

[CrystalPistol]

Our 1997 GL1500SE / 1998 Lehman GTL Trike still has linked brakes, they are fine.
Seems to me older CSCs (maybe it was Champion?) placed both frt brakes on handlebar lever and rear brakes on pedal ... they used a handlebar MC with a larger bore to accommodate both sides.
Some Champions (maybe others) use residual pressure check valves (4 psi for disc, 10 psi for drums) to maintain a bit of pressure in line just to keep seals filled, but low enough to let brakes release. I installed a 10 psi on in my rear brake line to drum brakes, reduced travel at application.

[zzcop8]

I can only speak for my conversion, I have a Hannigan Reverse Trike and the brakes are linked.
If you do not receive an Owners Manual with your conversion ask the folks that did he installation whether the brakes are linked.

[rhino65]

I have a CSC conversion on my 02' GW that was done in 09. If I come down hard on rear pedal in lose gravel, grass ect. the front brakes will lock up. If using just firm pressure on rear pedal then I believe only rear brakes are braking or so it seems. I'm new to trikes so correct me if that's not how they're suppose to work

[eastkytriker]

My 08 Goldwing/Roadsmith HTS1800 are linked but I think some of the early roadsmith conversions were not.

[Haste Maker]

Roadsmith started linking the brakes last year, if yours isn't linked, some Roadsmith dealers will install the new brake setup, I had mine done right after the setup was available.

[coolpoolken]

My '04 wing with a '13 CSC Cobra conversion has linked brakes......Ken

[David357]

My '09 wing with a '16 CSC Viper conversion has the complete stock linked brake systems.

[JaysGone]

I cant speak for all with linked brakes.
But.
Keep on eye down the road. Look after the front right side pads.
My brakes are linked on my 2010 MT trike.
If I use more rear brake pedal then say front to stop. Which I do.
My front right pad is the linked one. Those front right pads go 1st on my bike.
Mine was toast down to the metal lining by 20K miles.

[CrystalPistol]

Yeah, good point ....

Look after the front right side pads. My brakes are linked on my 2010 MT trike.If I use more rear brake pedal then say front to stop. Which I do.My front right pad is the linked one. Those front right pads go 1st on my bike.

.... last time I had mine open to inspect, I also found rt rotor was a bit thinner than left, yet both were within limits .... so I reversed them side for side .... and I installed new pads on that right side.

[FRR]

My Hannigan, installed on a 12 Wing in 2014 does have a linked braking system

[tfdeputydawg]

My Hannigan, installed on a 12 Wing in 2014 does have a linked braking system

My 2010 Hannigan has front brake to rear link blocked off. Rear brake to front is still linked.

[wingit]

My Champ Wing trike is separate rear and front brakes.
The reasoning is the foot master cyl is small & designed for one rear wheel.
I guess its too mach to ask operating all 3 with big rear units.
I think a brake company engineer should quantify this guessing.
Performance brakes are a big deal to some guys.
I like operating the cheap rear brakes only for normal driving
Its just less maint to think about down the road.
Happy Day

[cinjeff]

I have Roadsmith 2015 and the brakes are not linked. I was told by builder and them was confirmed when I had recall done.

[Strodder]

My Champion stops just fine and it isn't linked. Even in a panic stop.