My buddy and I both own Tri Glides. His is a stock 2012 with about 16,000 miles on it. It has been meticulously cared for and routinely serviced by the dealer.
This past week while travelling on a 4 lane divided highway, his rear wheel came off propelling him into the dividing ditch and toward oncoming traffic. Fortunately there was a cable barrier that prevented him from getting hit by an approaching semi.
The wheels have not recently been removed and were torqued and re-torqued when removed last.
Upon inspection we found one stud had broken, rim holes showed signs of loosening and the side with the wheel still on, the nuts were not tight.
Could have been a disaster but fortunately outside of significant damage to the trike, no injuries.
Has anyone ever had or heard of this happening?
Have some pics but not sure how to upload.
Thanks,
Perry