Almost new to Trikes

[Doug D.]

Any body had this problem, and if so what was the fix..

I replaced the stock Solex style carb (Bocar 34 PICT/3) with a Weber 2 bbl. Haven't had a problem since.

[John Luciano]

I love it. Orange is my favorite color. If I had the room I would own one just like it 3 are taking up most of the garage now.
Glad you found the problem. Sounds like it even ran good broken. Must run really good now.

[pddgm]

Man, have owned the trike for a couple of months and am really starting to enjoy it. Was giving it a real good going over the other day, checking tire pressure, etc and noticed the rotation arrow on the front tire was pointing the wrong direction. Don't know how long it has been on there, but am going up to the local bike shop today and check on getting a new one put on. Can't believe some dumbass put it on backwards, and it's a Harley brand tire.



Joe

[vw driver]

It seems that some people intentionally reverse the rotation of the front tire on a trike for one reason or another. Do some searching on this site for the details.

[pddgm]

It seems that some people intentionally reverse the rotation of the front tire on a trike for one reason or another. Do some searching on this site for the details.

Did some searching, but didn't really find anything except about putting a rear tire on the front of Goldwing trikes, no real info as to why. Called the local shop and they said if the tire has always been run that way, then most likely wouldn't hurt it. He said something about it gives better water shedding and on a trike helps with the front braking. Not sure, but will run it for a while and see what happens. Checked on a replacement and it 104 + tax and mounting..


Joe

[vw driver]

I just recently bought a new Dunlop tire and mounted it with the correct rotation. I figure the engineers at Dunlop know more about tires than I do. I wonder if mounting a tire with reverse rotation voids the warranty? I wonder if a motorcycle shop is even allowed to legally mount a tire with reverse rotation.

[peteg59]

I wonder if a motorcycle shop is even allowed to legally mount a tire with reverse rotation.

Up round my way they won't.
Doesn't mean one can't buy what one wants & mount it on their own, but any warranty/safety assurances are obviously null & void.
Are the perceived benefits worth the cost?
Only you can make that call...

[KaySea]

Hello,
I am brand new to Trike Talk, so I thought I would respond to your "Post". And mainly because I just purchased the same Roadhawk, (different color), just a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, mine was not taken very good care of, and consequently, I have had it in the shop twice now. This last time for a complete engine rebuild. But I still don't have that much invested in it. So I'm not disappointed just yet. Cosmetically its in great shape, and it handles better then expected. So we'll see... I'm still doing research to learn the components. So I would welcome any information anyone might have on an '02 V-Cycle Roadhawk. Good luck, and B Safe....

Kc

[pddgm]

Hello,I am brand new to Trike Talk, so I thought I would respond to your "Post". And mainly because I just purchased the same Roadhawk, (different color), just a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, mine was not taken very good care of, and consequently, I have had it in the shop twice now. This last time for a complete engine rebuild. But I still don't have that much invested in it. So I'm not disappointed just yet. Cosmetically its in great shape, and it handles better then expected. So we'll see... I'm still doing research to learn the components. So I would welcome any information anyone might have on an '02 V-Cycle Roadhawk. Good luck, and B Safe....Kc

Glad to hear from a fellow Road Hawk owner. I have put maybe 2000 miles on mine since I got it. Still getting used to trike riding myself. The only tips I have, is have the valves checked and change the oil regularly. Mine has the dual webers and they are a pain to get tuned but once they are synced it's a riot to ride. Tried calling the factory a couple of times and sent numerous emails to them with no response to my questions. Am looking for a different windshield. Good luck with your trike..

[KaySea]

Glad to hear from a fellow Road Hawk owner. I have put maybe 2000 miles on mine since I got it. Still getting used to trike riding myself. The only tips I have, is have the valves checked and change the oil regularly. Mine has the dual webers and they are a pain to get tuned but once they are synced it's a riot to ride. Tried calling the factory a couple of times and sent numerous emails to them with no response to my questions. Am looking for a different windshield. Good luck with your trike..

I pick up the Roadhawk from the shop today. Looking forward to it, and hopefully this will be the last time I have to have anything major done to it for a while. I found, online, where one can buy a syncing tool for the carburetors. (If someone wants to try doing it themselves.) Also, I was told by the Trike Shop, in Daytona, that the breaks are "Harley - Sportster". I found this to be true, as I had to replace the Break Light Switch, and it was from a Sportster.
Good luck, and B Safe.... Kc