Hello and welcome to the forum.
In my opinion they should have both been changed at the same time.
hello:
my GL1800 trike broke a left rear axle last year with 40,000 miles.
last month the right axle broke. I'm asking your opinion as to whether
it should have been suggested or offered to me to replace the right axle
when the left was replaced, since the rear end was already taken apart, and
the part is relatively inexpensive. now I have to pay labor again.
opinions please.
thanks
Hello and welcome to the forum.
In my opinion they should have both been changed at the same time.
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America's first lady trike builder.
Welcome to the Forum Mark....
And yes they should have suggested to you that it would be prudent change both....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Not enough information to even offer a good evaluation. Not knowing exactly what caused the first failure makes it impossible to say the second one was prone to failure. If the failure was under warranty then the company was only liable for the failed item. If not under warranty then you and your servicer should have had this discussion while he was replacing the first broken axle.
Jerry "Gold Rush" (aka: "SPOOK") San Angelo, TX
2015 GL1800/Roadsmith HTS1800
TOI - IBA #23804 (SS1K & BB1.5K)
I'm like an old race horse..... I can still run the race -- Just ache more at the finish line and need more rest between outings.
Welcome to the Gang from Western Colorado.
As stated, I feel the service person should of at least broached the subject of replacing both. The more information you have, the more informed decision you can make.
Also as stated, if it was under warrantee, all bets are off, they would of only did what was needed.
Like the old commercial said you can pay me now or you can pay me later.If it was mine both would be replaced with out a doubt if its on your dime.
If they are CV axles I say YES from years of wrenching
Remember to let the bike down on the ground before u pull the axle all the way thru the bearing {if this applies}
If u do not it will lead to premature failure and bearing wear { Not Just My Opinion}
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Seams like for your own piece of mind get it done. You are asking and you are not outraged at the cost it sounds like so to be happy GETR DONE
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
Mark, Did your Honda break its axle or did the axle of the trike kit manufacturer break? Doesn't seem fair to blame Honda for this one. I'd be inclined to lay the blame right at the door step of whoever built the kit. This is the first axle breakage I've ever heard of, but I've only been riding a Triglide for 5 years so I may be too new to this game to make a good call on that. But if anybody's is gonna break it'll probably be mine cuz I'm known to hot rod it a bit. Are you a hot rodder or do you carry a lot of weight? Do you have Independent rear suspension?
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