I recently bought an 08 GW motortrike. In a parking lot brake test should be able the lock up the rear brakes? They stop OK but will not lock up.
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I have an 08 Goldwing Champion trike and when we were riding last weekend, seemed like I was losing power, but what actually happened is that my rear brakes locked up, solid couldn't move the bike and in the road. Husband got me going again, but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen and if so, what caused this to happen.Also, does anyone know what brake shoes go on the rear.Thanks in advance for any help.Glenda
I have an 08 Goldwing Champion trike and when we were riding last weekend, seemed like I was losing power, but what actually happened is that my rear brakes locked up, solid couldn't move the bike and in the road. Husband got me going again, but was wondering if anyone else has had this happen and if so, what caused this to happen.
Also, does anyone know what brake shoes go on the rear.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Glenda
Does it have an aftermarket brake pedal or did anyone adjust the brake pedal recently ???
As stated above, there is a recall from Honda.
Champion bypasses the anti-dive valve and the secondary master cylinder so unless your master cylinder is plugged up, I suspect something with the brake pedal.:Shrug:
Took to Honda and supposedly they did fix recall on brakes - now the rear brakes are spongy and not stopping properly. They stopped just fine before they did recall work
glenda
Same thing happened on my GL1800 Motor Trike..just after they did the brake recall. Brakes got worse and worse and finally none.
Can’t remember exactly what my indy told me happened.. he had a conversation with the head Motor Trike technician and it was something about an obscure valve that had not been closed all the way? I never saw any signs of fluid residue on the bike or garage floor so it must have been a very slight leak. He flushed and totally checked the system, refilled, and all was good after that. Good luck with finding the problem.
where in the system is the check valve ? had brake recall dune still poor braking.
There was a brake recall in 2016 I believe it was for the GL1800. Don’t know if your bike’s problem would be part of that recall but just in case you can check with a Honda dealer who will run the VIN number to see if your bike has had that recall done.
Thar recall has nothing to do with the trikes rear brakes. It only applies to two wheeled Goldwings.
Thar recall has nothing to do with the trikes rear brakes. It only applies to two wheeled Goldwings.
The recall applies to both trikes and bikes. It involves parts that are still part of the original bike (secondary master) and don't get removed with conversion.
But to the question of weak braking after recall, it is important to properly bleed the brakes. Usually the trike manufacturers provide special bleeding instructions due to modifications to the rear brakes because an extra caliper is added. But there is still one more procedure that doesn't show up in either the Honda manual or any of the trike instructions. It has been labeled the "Rocky Bleed". Many times the weak brakes are a result of some air still left in the system and the "Rocky" method helps to eliminate all the air and will probably firm up your brakes to where they should be.
https://www.theglforum.com/forum/mo...-brake-and-clutch-fluid-flush?p=6033#post6033
I've always been told that anytime a Honda is triked, all warranty and recall responsibility's are off. I am going to bring "Rocky's" method to the attention of my mechanic. Good read.
Took to Honda and supposedly they did fix recall on brakes - now the rear brakes are spongy and not stopping properly. They stopped just fine before they did recall work
glenda
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