Drive Shaft U-Joint grease

[Red Wing One]

I've done my first oil change on my new to me 2013 Lehman Monarch II LLS (purchased in May)
As recommended by board members, I want to grease the U-Joints, but when I look at them, I don't see any grease nipples?
Has Lehman done away with this feature? The U-Joints look much smaller than the ones pictured in the installation manual!
I tried calling Lehman, but it's hard to get through!
Thanks in advance.........Marcel

[cavie]

Pictures from the website install instructions show grease fitting on the 2012 model. 2013 is for
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http://www.lehmantrikes.com/products...n-instructions

[Shimpy]

Marcel, I have a Champion that I have to grease every 3,000 miles. My instruction manual tells me it there are no grease fittings then it is permanently lubricated. This may be in your case but best to find out for sure.

[Solidbob]

I've done my first oil change on my new to me 2013 Lehman Monarch II LLS (purchased in May)
As recommended by board members, I want to grease the U-Joints, but when I look at them, I don't see any grease nipples?
Has Lehman done away with this feature? The U-Joints look much smaller than the ones pictured in the installation manual!
I tried calling Lehman, but it's hard to get through!
Thanks in advance.........Marcel

Remember they have moved everything to California....

2015 Lehman Trikes USA | 11841 Monarch Street | Garden Grove,Ca 92841-2110 | Call us Toll-Free 1-888-3WHEELS (3943357)

[Red Wing One]

I blocked up the trike and was able to get up close......there are no grease fittings on the U-Joints........they must be permanently lubricated!
I hope they last!

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The number I have for Lehman is 1-888-394-3357.
I just tried it again, it rings once then goes to a busy signal!.

[Papa Zook]

Call (714) 793-1360 and ask for Bill Swift.

[Red Wing One]

Bazooka, I spoke with Bill at Champion, and he confirmed that my driveshaft has permanently lubricated u-joints.
He also enlightened me about the issue I have with the poor brakes on my Lehman.
He highly recommended that I de-link my rear brakes. This is something that Champion (and other trike kit manufacturers) do as a rule.
I've contemplated doing this theorizing that the automotive calipers needed all the power that the small Honda master cylinder could provide.
He said that the online install manual for the Champion IRS would show me how to do it. He also said that their parts department could supply me with the few items needed to de-link.
I will definitely take this project on later this winter.
I will post on the site with my results!
Best regards..........Marcel

[Burnerboy]

Please keep us all posted on how you made out replacing your brakes................

Where do you live, If your anywhere near me, I'd love to help you out.................Springfield, Massachusetts

Ronnie

8/3/22

[Burnerboy]

oooop's I just noticed Canada (I guess that won't work too well)................I tried!

Ronnie

8/3/22