150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Trampas5Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
skisnow8062rhino 2Champion Trike2002 goldwing w champion conversion...
Voo Doo Blue5ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Voo Doo Blue5hogmemberisoldNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Trampas5Rogue1Harley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
skisnow8062skisnow806Champion Trike2002 goldwing w champion conversion...
Voo Doo Blue5trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Oldman-TriGlide4jmhenrieHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Voo Doo Blue5rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Voo Doo Blue5Voo Doo BlueNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Mykneesbehurtin10rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20207trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207Marc HNew Member Introduct...New Member
Mykneesbehurtin1019jmanHarley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20207Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20207ZammyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20207rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5seniorsgtHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5NotgrownupHonda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot53W-loneriderHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Trampas5PanheadSteveHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Trampas5SeaweedHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5cycle7447Honda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot5tourmanHonda TrikesFront tire?
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Trampas5TrampasHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20207Geep2020New Member Introduct...New Member
Oldman-TriGlide4NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Oldman-TriGlide4ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Noodles1073BrokenBackJackHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Oldman-TriGlide4Oldman-TriGlideHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
RedOregon13Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Papa Zook239SullyNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Likes Likes:  10
Thanks Thanks:  1
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2
Results 21 to 35 of 35

Thread: Motor Trike not reputable IMO

  1. #21
    150+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Asheville,NC USA
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I will double check, but, I am almost positive they are steel.

  2. #22
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2019
    Location
    Lewisville
    Posts
    101
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Highly unlikely the sprockets are anything other than steel .

    Look carefully at both sprockets , look for any teeth that have a sharp edge or a sign of more wear on one side than the other. Check the spacing on the teeth and the depth of the teeth at their lowest point.

    I suspect the sprockets are not aligned properly. This will cause very rapid wear of both the chain and the sprockets. A clear sign is a hook at the top of the teeth. Is the chain binding at it's loosest point or at it's tightest point ?

    Normally at the loosest point on a two wheeled bike the chain flex is about 1/2 to maybe 3/4 inch.

    Modern chains are sealed units that have internal lubrication at each link. Cleaning them really only removes the outer crud, check with the chain manufacturer about what type of solvents they recommend.

    How best to align the sprockets should be addressed by the trike maker/installer.

    I know how to do it on a motorcycle , but not on a trike ,Yet.

  3. #23
    99000 + Posts
    Gold Club Member
    rhino 2's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Utopia New Jersey USA..
    Posts
    99,334
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    Chains do stretch .....So they do need routine adjustments....With my ATC's ATV's when i would run out of adjustments.....[Now i wouldn't do this with a street bike.]..But i would knock a link out of the chain to shorten it...
    Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
    2019 Tri-Glide.......

  4. #24
    8500+ Posts
    TrikeTalk Moderator
    trike lady's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Lovington, NM, U.S.A.
    Posts
    8,718
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I visited a website of a company that makes motorcycle sprockets and they do make aluminum ones but they are used primarily for racing applications. http://www.rebelgears.com/officialrebelgearshome.html On another site they did list that a steel sprocket should last between 10,000 and 30,000 miles before replacing.

    You can read that here: https://www.solomotoparts.com/blog/A...ycle-Sprockets
    Retired trike builder
    America's first lady trike builder.

  5. #25
    1250+ Posts CrystalPistol's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
    Posts
    1,414
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    My Triumps had steel transmission sprockets and aluminum larger rear sprockets, My Norton was steel at each end. Used roller chain and often pulled chain off with old one to leave in place to pull good one back on weith, thourough cleaning in kerosene, then I'd hang it by a wire, slather Marfak grease on it and heat with a propane torch just enough to see Marfak drawn into rollers & links at pins … let cool and reinstall and adjust.

    Later years, when it got harder to find Marfak, I used spray on chain wax which was applied to warm chain. Was easier to apply on bike after warm up ride, but still pulled chain off for good cleaning.

    Now, they use O-ring chains that are fatter and can chew into trans housing in places, but there is no cleaning, just use lube meant for O-ring chain I'm told.

  6. #26
    150+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Asheville,NC USA
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Thank you all for your comments, I will definitely check old parts to check wear and or breakage.

  7. #27
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Apr 2019
    Location
    Lewisville
    Posts
    101
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Pastor Ron View Post
    Thank you all for your comments, I will definitely check old parts to check wear and or breakage.
    Please keep us informed as you progress through this project. I see from your home page (( or what ever it's called) that you are in Ashville, NC . I'm a couple hours east of you in Lewisville, NC. maybe we can arrange to meet up and I could look at your machine. Sounds interesting , what ever the problem is.

  8. #28
    150+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Asheville,NC USA
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Sounds good to me, whenever I get it back ( still waiting on parts to arrive ), I will give you a shout and try and hook up. THANKS !

  9. #29
    150+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Asheville,NC USA
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Get in touch

    Quote Originally Posted by Douglas44 View Post
    Please keep us informed as you progress through this project. I see from your home page (( or what ever it's called) that you are in Ashville, NC . I'm a couple hours east of you in Lewisville, NC. maybe we can arrange to meet up and I could look at your machine. Sounds interesting , what ever the problem is.
    Douglas, Donna and I will be out your way tomorrow 4/24/19; if you want to meet up and look at my GT3 and/or old parts give me a call at H- 828-367-2142 or cell 828-275-0215. Thanks, Ron

  10. #30
    150+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2017
    Location
    Asheville,NC USA
    Posts
    158
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    It turns out when all is said and done, the combination of cleaning with kerosene and lubing with teflon lube, was the worst thing I could have done. It caused premature wear of chain, which caused premature wear of front sprocket. THIS WAS MY FAULT NOT MOTOR TRIKE. Some (so CALLED experts on YouTube), advised this was a good thing to do, in MY case. It was not. I learned a very valuable (and expensive) lesson.

  11. #31
    13500+ Posts FuzzyWuzHe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Grand Junction, Co. USA
    Posts
    13,245
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Motor Trike IS reputable

    Quote Originally Posted by Pastor Ron View Post
    It turns out when all is said and done, the combination of cleaning with kerosene and lubing with teflon lube, was the worst thing I could have done. It caused premature wear of chain, which caused premature wear of front sprocket. THIS WAS MY FAULT NOT MOTOR TRIKE. Some (so CALLED experts on YouTube), advised this was a good thing to do, in MY case. It was not. I learned a very valuable (and expensive) lesson.
    Good to know that there is a reason other than "normal wear and tear" ... sorry you learned the hard way ... most lessons, unfortunately, are hard learned.

  12. #32
    2250+ Posts radismukes's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2018
    Location
    Angleton, Texas
    Posts
    2,216
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Pastor Ron View Post
    It turns out when all is said and done, the combination of cleaning with kerosene and lubing with teflon lube, was the worst thing I could have done. It caused premature wear of chain, which caused premature wear of front sprocket. THIS WAS MY FAULT NOT MOTOR TRIKE. Some (so CALLED experts on YouTube), advised this was a good thing to do, in MY case. It was not. I learned a very valuable (and expensive) lesson.
    Glad to hear you were able to find the reason for the failure. We've all been there and done that at some point. Ride safe and more miles of smiles!

    Robert
    “Come and Take It!” “Remember the Alamo!” “Remember Goliad!”

  13. #33
    Gone But Not Forgotten
    Tech Contributor
    Lee H. Mann's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Martinsburg, WV
    Posts
    4,065
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts

    Cool

    Quote Originally Posted by Pastor Ron View Post
    It turns out when all is said and done, the combination of cleaning with kerosene and lubing with teflon lube, was the worst thing I could have done. It caused premature wear of chain, which caused premature wear of front sprocket. THIS WAS MY FAULT NOT MOTOR TRIKE. Some (so CALLED experts on YouTube), advised this was a good thing to do, in MY case. It was not. I learned a very valuable (and expensive) lesson.
    Imagine that, FAKE EXPERTS on the internet !!!! I am perplexed !!
    Jim Murphy
    EX-Lehman & Champion Dealer Owner Operator
    Iron Butt Rider 2001

    WHEN HELP IS OFFERED, A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" IS APPRECIATED.

  14. #34
    1500+ Posts ShapeShifter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Location
    SW, Arkansas, USA
    Posts
    1,680
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Thumbs up Motor Trike Is Vindicated!

    Quote Originally Posted by Pastor Ron View Post
    It turns out when all is said and done, the combination of cleaning with kerosene and lubing with teflon lube, was the worst thing I could have done. It caused premature wear of chain, which caused premature wear of front sprocket. THIS WAS MY FAULT NOT MOTOR TRIKE. Some (so CALLED experts on YouTube), advised this was a good thing to do, in MY case. It was not. I learned a very valuable (and expensive) lesson.
    Thanks for providing the updated details.
    2016 Tri Glide Billet Silver w/Pinstripes ["Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!"]
    • "There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us, that it ill behooves any of us to find fault with the rest of us." ..... James Truslow Adams
    • 2nd BN 33rd Armor "The Tiger Battalion" "1972 - 1974"

  15. #35
    4250+ Posts
    Gold Club Member
    Marc H's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Evensville,Tn.
    Posts
    4,384
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Pastor Ron View Post
    It turns out when all is said and done, the combination of cleaning with kerosene and lubing with teflon lube, was the worst thing I could have done. It caused premature wear of chain, which caused premature wear of front sprocket. THIS WAS MY FAULT NOT MOTOR TRIKE. Some (so CALLED experts on YouTube), advised this was a good thing to do, in MY case. It was not. I learned a very valuable (and expensive) lesson.
    Thanks for setting the record straight
    Do not argue with an idiot.He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
    Its dog eat dog world and i'm wearing milkbone underwear.
    1989 GL1500 Goldwing (SOLD)
    2006 GL1800 CSC

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 12
    Last Post: 04-16-2019, 01:56 PM
  2. Vtx1300 Motor Trike not level
    By True1shot in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 01-28-2014, 06:20 PM
  3. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-01-2013, 01:18 PM
  4. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-28-2013, 07:32 PM
  5. GW and Motor Trike raked neck or not??
    By JaysGone in forum Motor Trike
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 11-23-2012, 10:05 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •