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I know this thread is old but if anyone is till having issues with the greasing of the u-joints while on the trike, just let me know and I will explain the solution.
So yours is (or was?) the first M-T version still using a Honda front U-joint? Many trikes will go for their whole life with a Honda OEM front U-joint. I understand wanting an upgrade, but at some point in the process of upgrading parts, chasing "weak links" … the weak link will be the transmission output shaft or some other internal transmission part.Just bought … etc …
David
I have an 07 shadow aero 750. Standard size rear tire is 160/80/15. But 170/80/15 is on it, and it keeps nagging me as why is there a different tire size. The trike kit is by Trikeman. 2 bolts and unplug wiring to be on 2 wheels. Not sure whether to order rear standard size or the same size on there now.
I have a 2003 Honda VTX1300 Motortrike. I have all kinds of weird sound coming from the drive train. Understand guys say this is a noisy engine but just went through and adjusted the valves and such. Weird noises not coming from the engine but from the drive ? I was suspecting the drive shaft when I came across this post. Can anybody tell me what / how to inspect. This dang thing only has 11,000 miles on it but seems to me like it keeps getting louder...
I have a 2003 Honda VTX1300 Motortrike. I have all kinds of weird sound coming from the drive train. Understand guys say this is a noisy engine but just went through and adjusted the valves and such. Weird noises not coming from the engine but from the drive ? I was suspecting the drive shaft when I came across this post. Can anybody tell me what / how to inspect. This dang thing only has 11,000 miles on it but seems to me like it keeps getting louder...
Hello, If you can believe this I just picked up a 2012 Goldwing 1800 with Motor Trike kit with 23,000 miles and drove it home. Got within 1 mile and the shaft broke the front u joint. Not to worry I got a hold of my local dealer and Dennis came right over to see what happened. Parts on order and look to be riding soon.<img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" smilieid="52" class="inlineimg">
Hello, If you can believe this I just picked up a 2012 Goldwing 1800 with Motor Trike kit with 23,000 miles and drove it home. Got within 1 mile and the shaft broke the front u joint. Not to worry I got a hold of my local dealer and Dennis came right over to see what happened. Parts on order and look to be riding soon.
It is pretty hard to grease the u-joints while you are on the trike.:Joker3:
My first guess would be U joint which seems to be the weak link in the shaft drive. Lots of torque a that shaft is heavy, places stress on the U joints. Not sure if there's a bit of offset on the MotorTrike, but there's another problem as well.
If I recall correctly when I was looking to buy a trike, the MotorTrike shaft drive had to be removed for proper greasing. Surely some MotorTrike owners will step up here.
Thanks for all the warm welcomes guys.
Never knew such a great resource like this was available !
I was formerly a Goldwing rider and member of Steve Saunders Goldwing Forum. Very helpful and great group of guys.
I had a stroke back in 2017 and lost my balance. I went with the VTX 1300 Motor Trike because I have always been a Honda rider and like the style and reputation of Motor Trike.
Bought my VTX with only 8,000 miles and love it except for the last 1,000 mile since it has developed crazy clattering sounds.
I just contacted Motor Trike and they said a there is not a replacement driveshaft for the VTX available.
Apparently the stock driveshaft uses the factory Honda front u-joint/yoke assembly.
Ok, guess we are getting somewhere...
So what is it with the factory Honda front u-joint/yoke assembly that is causing the problem and what should I look at rebuilding / replacing ?
I can still turn a wrench, just can't balance a 900 pound two wheeler anymore
Thanks,
Freddie
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