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    Medical Costs for Tony Sparacino 

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    https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-costs-for-tony-sparancino

    Tony Sparacino and his wife Peggy have been a huge part of California Sidecar throughout the years. To know California Sidecar is to know The Sparacino’s. Together they owned ...
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    Roadsmith Trike Conversion for 2018 & Up GL1800 

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    Check out the all new Roadsmith HTX1800 Pictures!

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    World’s Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson Engines 

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    Love Jugs, the World's Most Powerful Cooling System for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines is the result of years of research and development and countless hours of on the road testing towards one simple goal - reduce the operating temperature of all Harley motorcycles so enthusiasts could ride more often, take longer trips ...
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    Roadsmith Unveils New Auxiliary Fuel Tank Option for Harley-Davidson Touring 

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    White Bear Lake, MN (February 10, 2015) – Roadsmith Trikes unveiled an all new auxiliary fuel tank option at the V-Twin Dealer Expo in Cincinnati, and at the Minneapolis Progressive International Motorcycle Show this past weekend. Roadsmith’s new option will be of utmost importance ...
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    Roadsmith Unveils First Indian Roadmaster Trike 

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    White Bear Lake, MN (October 20, 2014) - Trike industry icon, Roadsmith Trikes, brings the first Indian Roadmaster Trike onto the market with their recent introduction of this much anticipated model. Following on the heels of Roadsmith’s already popular Chieftain trike, the new Roadmaster, with the addition of its large trunk, passenger backrest, adjustable floorboards and heated ...
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    Roadsmith Celebrates 42-year-old Trike History with Ultimate Open House 

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    White Bear Lake, MN (April 15, 2014) With a 42-year history in the trike business, Roadsmith will have plenty to celebrate when they host their “Ultimate Open House” at the company’s White Bear Lake, MN factory headquarters on June 30th of this year. In addition to factory ...
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    Love Jugs Product Review 

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    Love-Jugs Cooling Fans
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    First, let me state up front, I am an independent product tester and journalist and received no compensation from the manufacturer for this review.

    When I first     ...
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    jessej

    Champion ownership

    It might interest you to know that Champion has been sold to an outfit in Tempe, AZ. D&D Motorcycles, I think.

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    jessej Yesterday, 06:04 PM Go to last post
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    Champion trikes

    Contact Kendallville Powersports, Kendallville, IN and ask for Ralph 260-347-0060

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    jessej

    Dear Glenda

    I also own a 2008 Goldwing with a 2010 Champion conversion. You did not mention if it was a straight axle or independent suspension. Either way, the U-joints

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    ol' school

    Champion trikes

    Yes, welcome to Trike Talk James!

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    rhino 2

    Champion trikes

    James Welcome to Trike -Talk............

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    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    We returned from our trip yesterday roughly 1100k miles all totalled. I removed the little cap on the breather tube, it was quite difficult, that thing

    Trace 09-20-2020, 09:26 AM Go to last post
    trike lady

    Our new 2019 DCT Tour

    Congrats.

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    Our new 2019 DCT Tour

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    Looking good Jeff, enjoy !!!

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    Our new 2019 DCT Tour

    Nice!! Looks very sharp! I'm sure you'll love your trike

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    The Captain

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    brianl

    Improving Roadsmith Handling

    I used to have the same feeling on my '97 trike. I had the heavy duty sway bar installed. 5/8" to 1", and it solved the problem. The installer

    brianl 09-18-2020, 11:13 AM Go to last post
    brianl

    Wing Ride Preset

    I don't think he's interested in trikes anymore. I tried to get him to work on my last trike that he converted and he just kept stalling and not letting

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    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Yes, that's correct & their # is 480-731-9003 & the new owner's name is Mark

    Trace 09-18-2020, 09:28 AM Go to last post
    Burnerboy

    lube & rear end oil

    I'M A OIL /FLTER changohlic..So I replace oil and filter every 3,000 miles OR soon'rr if I'm going on a very long touring ride...

    Once a

    Burnerboy 09-18-2020, 09:25 AM Go to last post
    paws

    Champion trikes

    Its been posted out here in August that Champion was recently bought by D&D Discount Motorcycles of Tempe, Arizona.

    Welcome to TrikeTalk.

    paws 09-18-2020, 05:52 AM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Have you tried contacting Champion yet?

    Trace 09-17-2020, 07:43 PM Go to last post
    Shotgun1947

    Champion trikes

    I need drive shaft for 2006 Honda Goldwing Champion Trike .any suggestions .

    Shotgun1947 09-17-2020, 07:10 PM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Alright, l'll see how much space there is under there & add the hose. Then loop it & fasten it to somewhere under the body. I read on another

    Trace 09-17-2020, 05:53 PM Go to last post
    Jack Klarich

    Pinion Seal Headache

    That depends on how much room you have under your body. The higher the hose and loop the better. 1-1 1/2 foot should be enuff

    Jack Klarich 09-17-2020, 05:08 PM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Ok, that's what l'm going to try then. And also how much hose would you suggest, that l should attach to the vent tube?

    Trace 09-17-2020, 04:42 PM Go to last post
    Jack Klarich

    Pinion Seal Headache

    Grab the whole cap and jiggle and a slight twist up should pop it off

    Jack Klarich 09-17-2020, 04:24 PM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Do you mean squeeze it around the edge of the lip on the top? Or do you mean grip around the whole thing and jiggle it up? I just want to be sure l do

    Trace 09-17-2020, 03:49 PM Go to last post
    Jack Klarich

    Pinion Seal Headache

    Yes, the loop will help to keep water out

    The cap on the vent is crimped on, if you squeeze it in a few spots with a pliers it should wiggle

    Jack Klarich 09-17-2020, 02:31 PM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Ok, so l'll try to pop the little cap off when l get it back home. Like l had said on here before though it seems like it's on there pretty good. But

    Trace 09-17-2020, 02:13 PM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    I would post a picture in here, but l'm not able to at this time. As l need to remove the tire to make it visible. It's just a small stem about the same

    Trace 09-17-2020, 12:25 PM Go to last post
    Jack Klarich

    Pinion Seal Headache

    Understood. Many are a light press fit. Some are even plastic. GM has used that type for years. While it is possible yours has some blockage or the

    Jack Klarich 09-17-2020, 12:22 PM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    No, that's what l was expecting to find as well. But the one on mine isn't removable. Instead it's pressed or somehow fastened into the differential.

    Trace 09-17-2020, 12:16 PM Go to last post
    Sidecarbill

    Pinion Seal Headache

    Maybe you can take a picture so we can see exactly where it's leaking.

    Sidecarbill 09-17-2020, 11:34 AM Go to last post
    Jack Klarich

    Pinion Seal Headache

    does this look like the vent?

    Jack Klarich 09-17-2020, 11:27 AM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Hi sidecar Bill, l'm quite certain it's leaking past the seal vs. grease. Because when l drained the 85w90 out & replaced it with the 85w140. The

    Trace 09-17-2020, 11:26 AM Go to last post
    Sidecarbill

    Pinion Seal Headache

    If the splines are leaking, you would see oil on the flange where the nut tightens to it. I'd make sure the vent is open. And if it was mine run it awhile

    Sidecarbill 09-17-2020, 11:11 AM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Hi again Jack, thanks for the response, l sort of thought that was the way you meant to use the drill bit. I'm not sure there's enough room to do that

    Trace 09-17-2020, 11:10 AM Go to last post
    Jack Klarich

    Pinion Seal Headache

    Yes I would surely try that. When I said run a drill thru it I should have been more clear. You would be only using the drill bit by hand to make sure

    Jack Klarich 09-17-2020, 10:52 AM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    Hello Sidecar Bill, l hope you're doing well & thanks for your response. I think l'm going to just use a piece of coat hanger wire & maybe bend

    Trace 09-17-2020, 08:55 AM Go to last post
    Sidecarbill

    Pinion Seal Headache

    If you pull the vent cap, whatever you do don't run drill through it unless it's off the bike. You don't want metal shavings in the rear end. Is there

    Sidecarbill 09-17-2020, 05:55 AM Go to last post
    Trace

    Pinion Seal Headache AGAIN :(

    When l had the pinion seal replaced, the mechanic that installed it, had put 80w90 in it. It didn't leak for a few hundred miles, but then it started

    Trace 09-16-2020, 10:28 PM Go to last post
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