Accessories you'd like to see for trikes.

[phil_c]

I was just wondering if there are any accessories you haven't seen for trikes yet that you'd like to see come out. I know people are always coming up with new stuff for them, and I was just wondering what ideas some of you have that you'd like to see.

 

[Ozarkryder]

Good question! Pretty much all the stuff that fits on a bike can go on a motorcycle trike conversion, with the exception of the rear end stuff. (Most saddlebags, most drive train parts, etc.) Spyders, Stallions, Carvers, VW trikes, etc. are in a different catagory, but a lot of bike stuff fits them, too.

I would like to see a trike jack sturdy enough to take a rear tire off and not risk tipping.

 

[John Luciano]

I think all trikes like cars should come with a jack in the trunk and a lug wrench. Also trunk light. And I will bet they could sneak a collapsible spare tire under there someplace

 

[ROAD DOG]

I would like to find a parking brake set up for a champion trike. It seems every time I leave it running in the morning to warm up It rolls of down the drive way, [not to far]

 

[Nana]

I would like to find a parking brake set up for a champion trike. It seems every time I leave it running in the morning to warm up It rolls of down the drive way, [not to far]

That's a good one! Let me know when you find it (Yes)

(p.s. I like this thread! I think people are going to do some thinking now, but bit by bit we are going to see some really creative ideas come out! Good question, Phil!

 

[Seatec]

Trinity trike has found a small mechanical parking break which they are installing on the Burgman 650, it should work on anything with a disk and place to mount it, when i get mine I will post some pictures. Wayne

 

[John Luciano]

That would be great. We had quite a discussion about parking BRAKEs awhile back. Some one said it was required to reg a trike.

 

[Bill1]

my new harley triglide comes with a parking brake and i use it a lot. it is great. hopefully they will come out with one for all trikes

 

[jaybasr]

My Goldwing with the Lehman kit has a parking brake, I just have to adjust it so it will hold better, about a 1 minute job looks like.

 

[phil_c]

That would be great. We had quite a discussion about parking BRAKEs awhile back. Some one said it was required to reg a trike.

I think your right, in some states I believe it is already required, as I think it should be, since there is no more kickstand, and if you forget to leave it in gear it can roll away.

 

[The Wolf]

In the good old (wrapped up in cotton wool) UK it is compulsary to have this fitted. Either mechanical or hydraulic.
It is just another way of stinging you for more cash

 

[gareth323]

Hi all
I racked my brains for months about fitting a parking brake - then one day it just hit me - took me all of 1/2 hour to make and cost absolutely nothing. It's slightly fiddly but works a treat and passes the MOT test (that's a Government annual test for roadworthiness for all vehicles in the UK)

My email address is gareth323@hotmail.com - if anybody would like a picture and details sending then let me know your addy - this fits any touring Harley Davidson with front lowers but will easily be fitted to any other Harley

Believe me it works a treat

Regards to all trikers and Merry Christmas

 

[John Luciano]

What stops you from putting it on the forum?

 

[Gorilla]

gareth I just PM you with the request. Thanks

 

[trikerman]

As already said, here in the UK it's compulsary to have parking brake fitted, my trike conversion is fitted with Audi A6 calipers and parking brake attached to them.

John.

 

[Jimsjinx]

How bout a dual battery system with a isolator relay to keep both batteries charged? jimsjinx

 

[Tango]

I would like to find a parking brake set up for a champion trike. It seems every time I leave it running in the morning to warm up It rolls of down the drive way, [not to far]

I just ordered my CSC Trike and it is an option. I could have got a one caliper, or two caliper parking brake. The tech and salesperson both advised the one caliper brake at a minimum. No worries parking on hills, or just warming up the bike. I said fine, add it in. Tom

 

[Tango]

How bout a dual battery system with a isolator relay to keep both batteries charged? jimsjinx

This is a great idea. Easier to add on accessories that need power. Also can add more to a trailer set up. BMW does this to their Police bikes. But they put both batteries in the fairing. Kind of an odd place. Tom

 

[Nauga Mok]

There's an old industrial system called the "Micro lock" that was designed for forklifts & such that didn't have park brakes. Basically, it's a controllable check valve that goes goes between the master cylinder & brake. There's two types, one electric & one mechanical. Flip the switch or lever, pump the break pedal until it's hard & break is set. Flip back switch or lever & it releases. It works good when new, but does cause some problems after it gets a few years on it. It gets so it bleeds off & releases the brake or won't release at all without cracking a brake line. Not the best idea, but it's one solution 'till a better one comes along. Of course, there's always the MSHA/OSHA fix -- the wheel chock. It's a pain in the butt, but it works is cheap.

NM

 

[Gorilla]

Wheel Chock works for me.