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GL1800 SPYDER / 2+2
SERVICE MANUAL
Motor Trike Spyder 2+2
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  • Page 1 MOTOR TRIKE ® GL1800 SPYDER / 2+2 SERVICE MANUAL Motor Trike Spyder 2+2 Motor Trike Spyder...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents/Index Document Navigation Safety and Precautions How To Use This Manual Preventive Maintenance Leveling Short Version Ladder Bar and Hiem Adjustment General Description Heim Joint Location Heim Adjustment Body Fit and Alignment General Description Bad Alignment Passenger Floorboards Trimming the Floorboard mounts.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents/Index; Continued Drum Brake Parts List Placement Diagrams Instructions Adjustments Brake Cylinder OverHaul Removal Overhaul Drum Brake Bleeding Original Disk Brake Caliper Position Hex Bolt Location Pads Rotor Brake Reservoir Bleeding GL1800 Spyder Original Disc Brakes New Style Disc Brake 2006 and Later General Brake Disc Information Instructions Brake Pads...
  • Page 4 BOOKMARKS = CONTENTS PDF Document Navigation Navigation within this document is very easy. Look on the left side of the Adobe Document Screen. You will see Tabs, aligned vertically along the side of the page. The top tab is the “Bookmarks” Tab. Click on the Bookmarks Tab, and a section with the document Bookmarks (Contents) will expand.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Safety and Precautions Service Information The service, and repair information contained in this manual is intended for use by qualified, professional technicians. Attempting service or repairs without the proper training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others. It could also damage the Trike, or create an unsafe condition.

  • Page 6: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This service manual describes the service procedures for the Honda GL1800/GL1800A Motor Trike© Spyder and Spyder 2+2, TRIKE KIT. Follow the Maintenance Schedule recommendations to ensure that the vehicle is in peak operating condition. Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions we have provided safety messages, and other information throughout this manual.
  • Page 7 Motor Trike® Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Trikes equipped with drum brakes will need to be adjusted at the 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 mile points or until the brakes have seated. The drum brakes on the rear are equipped with self adjusters, but they will not work due to the light weight of the trike.
  • Page 8 9. Grease the forward spline of the driveshaft front and rear with high quality lithium grease every 24 month, or 20,000 to 24,000 miles. This requires the removal of the driveshaft. Be careful not to get the front and rear U joints “out of time”...
  • Page 9 LEVELING Trouble Shooting, and Solving the Problem If your Trike is not level, and leans to one side, your ladder bars are in a bind. Do this to correct the problem. A. Leave the Trike on the ground, and find a level area of concrete on which to work.
  • Page 10 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 11 Ladder Bar and Heim Adjustment Ladder Bar General Description: The Motor Trike® Patented Ladder Bar suspension allows the rear end to move on both sides independently to move up and down without the other side being affected. Ladder Bars are made of Chrome Molly tubes with race car type Heim adjustments for a perfect alignment.
  • Page 12 Separator Bar, and Diagonal Adjusting Bar. The entire suspension system of the Motor Trike® is coupled together with “Heim Joints”. A Heim Joint is a free moving coupling joint that allows movement of the attached Ladder Bar at the frame, and independent of each other while holding the rear end firmly in place.
  • Page 13 Photo L-8 Photo L-9 In photo L-6 you can see the Ladder Bars on each side of the frame, and the Separator Bar that goes straight across the motorcycle. You will also see the Diagonal Adjustable Bar attached at the same point on the left side.
  • Page 14 Photo L-10 The Separator Bar Photo L-11 The Diagonal Bar 5. Break the 9/16 jam nuts free, by backing them away from the bar ends. Remember that one end is a Left Hand thread. Cleaning the threads thoroughly with a stiff brush will aid in accomplishing this.
  • Page 15 Flare Wrench Flare Crowfoot Nut Wrench 6. Should it prove difficult to break the nuts free, or if a shoulder gets rounded off. The bars can be easily removed from their attach points. By removing the attachment bolt on both ends.
  • Page 16 14. This will also apply to both bars. Adjust both bars so that they can be rocked easily with the thumb and forefingers. 15. Apply a single drop of Blue (Medium) Loc-Tite on the Heim threads about ¼ inch from the bar end.
  • Page 17 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 18 All of this together, quality finish, consistency of material, superior strength, and light weight, is what makes the Motor Trike® Body the quality product that it is. Bad Body Alignment Body alignment and fit are achieved during the installation of the Trike Kit.
  • Page 19 As noted above the ride and handling are not affected. This particular Trike was ridden a little over 15,000 miles, over a 14 month period before a body adjustment was performed. Passenger Floorboards The passenger floorboards should not touch the fender. There should be approximately ¼ inch clearance between the outer edge of the floor board and the painted surface of the fender, with out the fender bras installed.
  • Page 20 sufficient length on the inside of the bike to add spacer washers. The body bracket should have pressure holding the washers in place. Photo 1 4. Lift the floor board to prevent damage, or additional damage to the fender, or Bra if installed. If there is a Bra installed it should be left on the fender.
  • Page 21 is no Bra installed measure to be sure that there is at least a ¼ inch clearance between the floorboard edge, and the fender. A gap of 3/8 inch is acceptable. Adjust accordingly. See Photo 3 as an example of a good adjustment. Notice: that the edge of the floorboard is just touching the Bra, but not being pushed into it.
  • Page 22 Photo 5 6. Dress the sawed surface lightly with a file to de-bur, and smooth the cut area. See Photo 6. Notice in Photo 7, that the trimmed tabs are straight and in line. Photo 6 Photo 7 7. Remount the floorboards to the bike. Tighten the 8 mm Hex bolts snugly. 8.
  • Page 23 Lower Trunk Door Adjustments. There are two types of rear trunk latching systems on the Motor Trike® Spyder. There is the “T” Handle style, and the Hidden latch systems. The Hidden Latch door of the Spyder is mounted differently than the door of the Spyder 2+2. Adjusting of each is somewhat similar.
  • Page 24 Hidden Latch System: Standard Spyder The Spyder 2+2 Adjustments Follows this section. The trunk door of the Spyder is mounted to a metal frame that is mounted to the body by a hinge on each side of the frame. The frame is supported on the left side by a gas shock that assists in opening and supports the frame, and door when open.
  • Page 25 Photo D-2 3. Close the door easily, and reposition it so that there is an Equal gap on all four sides. Using thin slices of cardboard on each side will greatly assist in centering the door. See Photo D-3 Photo D-3 4.
  • Page 26 concentrating on making the hole longer in that direction. Normally less than 1/16 inch will do it. Install the catch and check for center, adjust as necessary. 7. Reinstall the catches, and tighten snugly. Close and latch the door, and check for center. Repeat if necessary.
  • Page 27 1. Open the rear door. With a small bar, or #1 Phillips screw driver, press on the lock center to lock/latch. Do this with both locks. See Photo D-5 Photo D-5 2. Pull the release handle slowly, and notice if the locks both release at the same time. If not the connecting rod needs to be adjusted so that they will both release together.
  • Page 28 door. Adjusting, and setting the 2+2 trunk door is very similar to that of the Standard Spyder, with only a few differences. Those differences are described in this section. Photos D-8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 shows the hinges, and latches of the 2+2 trunk door. Photo D-8 Photo D-9 Photo D-10...
  • Page 29 Photo D-11 Photo D-12 Centering, and aligning the catches on the 2+2 door is different. You will notice in Photo D-10, and D-12 that the catches are mounted directly to the door. Also there is no up and down adjustment. If one or both of the catches are not center, perform the following steps.
  • Page 30 4. If the seal is tight against the top edge of the door, but the sides are lightly touching, the catches will have to be again moved toward the door, just very slightly. Leveling the Motor Trike® Body The body of the Spyder and 2+2 are leveled in the same manor.
  • Page 31 Photo L-1 Photo L-2 3. There is a diagonal bar that is in between the two ladder bars. See Right Photo L-2 above. It goes from the right rear ladder bar to the front left ladder bar. Unfasten the right rear portion of the diagonal bar.
  • Page 32 Centering the Rear End The rear end of the Motor Trike® is centered in the frame and the body, and held in place (center) by a diagonal adjustable bar with Heim joints on each end. This bar goes from the upper right rear side of the rear end, upward to the upper left main Trike frame.
  • Page 33 to determine. With a tape measure insert it into the wheel well at the top center, and with the end of the tape just touching the tire, mark or record the measurement. Go to the other side and do the same. A difference of ¼...
  • Page 34 and grime will greatly assist in this step. Some have found that the nut is somewhat easy to get to from the underside, however, it is still awkward. Some dexterity is required wether accessed from the seat area, or from underneath. The other end of the adjusting bar can also be seen through the seat area.
  • Page 35 Aqua Shields The Motor Trike® Aqua Shields are made of high strength chrome moly tubing, and mounted to the Trike at the center stand mounting points, and the front engine case. The Aqua Shields are mounted in such a fashion that they are weight bearing, meaning that you can stand on them. There are no real adjustments to the Aqua Shields, or the mounting frame.
  • Page 36 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 37 Air Bag System and Suspension All Motor Trike® kits are manufactured using Air Ride Suspension, consisting of two air bags, and two Progressive coil-over shocks as standard equipment. This offers a true suspension, allowing the shock absorbers do what they were designed for, to dampen sudden and rapid motion. When you combine the...
  • Page 38 If you find that either the main air hose or the connection at the compressor head to be leaking, you should contact your Installer or Motor Trike® for a replacement. Also look to be sure that there is a filter attached to the compressor, just below the compressor head. If the filter is missing...
  • Page 39 If the 12 Volts is present on the Red wire, and the Black wire has continuity to the frame, the switch is bad. If this is the case you will have to contact your Installer or Motor Trike®...
  • Page 40 Low Pressure Solenoid Switch. From the solenoid switch the air line is (usually) wrapped in tape with two wires, and is routed along the inside of the frame up to and under the Top Shelter, and behind the Shelter to the Right pocket latch panel.
  • Page 41 2. Remove the top 5 Millimeter Hex bolt allowing the panel to be lifted forward, and to the Left. This will expose the backside of the panel. Lay the panel gently against the Shelter side. Use some caution not to unhook the latching cable that is routed to the lock. Double check this on reassembly, to insure that the pocket will unlatch.
  • Page 42 Leak detection and repairs are the same. Information will be added as it arrives. If you have a Trike with the Digital Control System, and are having problems with the electronics, or switches contact your installer or Motor Trike® for assistance. Progressive Coil-Over Shocks You CAN be KILLED, or SERIOUSLY INJURED Never work under any vehicle that is not properly supported.
  • Page 43 notch at a time until you have it set to where you want it adjusted. This adjustment is the preference of the rider. Adjust to your personal comfort or riding style. This is normally a one time adjustment. Photo P-6 Photo P-7 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 44 SPECIAL NOTE Most of the Photos used in this section show a 5 LUG Axle. The Motor Trike® has the 4 LUG Axle. The photos and diagrams were chosen for clarity. The parts placement and procedure is the same. Cretan items; like the Parking Brake connections, and associated hardware, may, or may not be in place.
  • Page 45 3. Contract the brake shoes by pulling the self-adjusting lever away from the star-wheel adjustment screw, and turn the star-wheel up, and back until the pivot nut is drawn onto the star-wheel as far as it will come. (See Fig. 2:) Motor Trike® Roadhawk Wheel Drum Brake Assy. Brake Assy, Drum Removed...
  • Page 46 Fig. 1: Clean the brake shoe assemblies with a liquid cleaning solution, NEVER with compressed air. Use EYE Protection. Fig. 2: To begin remove the brake shoes, pull the adjuster cable towards the shoe. Fig. 3: Then disconnect the pivot hook from the adjusting lever.
  • Page 47 5. Remove the automatic adjuster spring, and the adjusting lever. (See Fig. 4: & 5:) 6. Remove the primary shoe-to-anchor spring with a brake tool. (Brake tools are very common and are available at auto parts stores). Remove the secondary shoe-to-anchor spring, and unhook the cable anchor.
  • Page 48 Fig. 7: Disconnect the primary brake shoe return spring from the anchor pin. Fig. 8: Repeat the procedure, and remove the secondary return spring, adjuster cable, and its guide. Fig. 9: Also remove the anchor pin plate. 7. Remove the cable guide from the secondary shoe. (See Fig. 8: , 9: & 10:) 8.
  • Page 49 mounting pins. Using a pair of pliers, grasp the washer-type retainer on top of the hold-down spring that corresponds to the pin that you are holding. (See Fig. 11: & 12:) Push down on the pliers, and turn them 90° to align the slot in the washer with the head on the spring mounting pin.
  • Page 50 Fig. 14: then the parking brake strut as well. This may or may not be installed on the Motor Trike ® brake system. Fig. 15: Remove the secondary shoe hold-down; pull the shoe out then press up on the cable spring.
  • Page 51 Fig. 16: ... and disconnect the parking brake cable from its lever by pulling it from the slot. This may or may not be installed on the Motor Trike ® brake system. To Reassemble, and install New Brake Shoes: See Figures 17 through 21 Fig.
  • Page 52 Fig. 18: This is a good reason to do only one side at a time. The multitude of parts can be daunting to reassemble from memory. 9. Assemble the parking brake lever to the secondary shoe and secure it with the spring washer, and retaining clip.
  • Page 53 Trike. The adjusting screw assemblies must be installed on the correct side for proper brake adjustment. 18. Place the cable hook into the hole in the adjusting lever from the backing plate side. The adjusting levers are stamped with an R (right) or an L (left) to indicate their installation on the right or left hand brake assembly.
  • Page 54 Fig. 20: The return spring and adjuster correctly installed. Fig. 21: Correct adjuster cable routing, “Left” side shown.
  • Page 55 Fig. 22: View of the rear drum brake shoes completely assembled to the backing plate. If the automatic adjusting mechanism does not perform properly, check the following: 23. Check the cable end fittings. The cable ends should fill or extend slightly beyond the crimped section of the fittings.
  • Page 56 Fig. 24: Brake shoe adjustment gauge- Step 2 Fig. 25: Adjusting the rear brakes. If you do not have access to the above mentioned Adjustment Gauge, Simply adjust the shoe pads out until they just fit into the drum. 27. Replace the Drum, and the Wheel, and proceed to the Adjustment phase, below.
  • Page 57 The drum brakes are self-adjusting, and require a manual adjustment only after the brake shoes have been replaced. However the Trike, due to its light weight, and inability to back up at a significant rate. Does Not fully utilize the Self-adjusting wheel. Manual Adjustments are periodically needed to maintain proper braking power.
  • Page 58 Cleaning Solutions, and or Compressed Air. SPECIAL NOTE Photos used in this section show a 5 LUG Axle. The Motor Trike® has the 4 LUG Axle. The photos and diagrams were chosen for clarity. The parts placement and procedure is the same. Cretan items;...
  • Page 59 Fig. 2: ... then lift it up, and off of the backing plate. 3. Disconnect the brake line at the fitting on the back side of the brake backing plate. 4. Remove the screws that hold the wheel cylinder to the backing plate, and remove the wheel cylinder from the Trike.
  • Page 60 Fig. 3: Remove the outer boots from the wheel cylinder. Fig. 4: Compressed air can be used to remove the pistons and seals. Use Eye Protection when working with Compressed Air. Fig. 5: Remove the pistons, cup seals, and spring from the cylinder.
  • Page 61 WARNING Never use a mineral-based solvent such as gasoline, kerosene or paint thinner for cleaning purposes. These solvents will swell rubber components and quickly deteriorate them. 4. Wash the cylinder, and metal parts in denatured alcohol, or clean brake fluid. Fig.
  • Page 62 6. Inspect the pistons, and replace it if it shows scratches. Fig. 8: Once cleaned and inspected, the wheel cylinder is ready for assembly. 7. Lubricate the cylinder bore, and seals using clean brake fluid. 8. Position the spring assembly. 9.
  • Page 63 Fig. 10: Install the spring, then the cup seals in the bore. Fig. 11: Lightly lubricate the pistons, and then install them. Fig. 12: The boots can now be installed over the wheel cylinder ends.
  • Page 64 10. Insert the new boots into the counter-bores by hand. Do not lubricate the boots. 11. Install the wheel cylinder back onto the backing plate. Bleeding the system will be required, refer to the Brake Bleeding Section of this Manual. NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 65 Bleeding the Motor Trike® Drum Brake Wheel Cylinders Read the entire instructions before starting the bleeding procedure. Before you start, be sure you have plenty of DOT 4 brake fluid on hand. WARNING Spilling Brake fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced.
  • Page 66 Inspect the fluid within the waste line for air bubbles. Continue the bleeding process until air bubbles are no longer present. Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel! Add fluid as necessary. (Typically repeat this process 3-5 times per wheel.
  • Page 67 Original Disc Brake System. Proceed with this section for brake pad replacement. The Brake Pads used on the Motor Trike® Original Disc Brake System are NOT AVAILABLE through any Commercial Outlet, or Parts Store. You MUST obtain them from Motor Trike®. This is also true of the Caliper Assembly, and any associated parts.
  • Page 68 1. Remove the Lug Nut Cover, if so equipped, with a # 3 Phillips screwdriver, on the rear wheel that is being removed. Be careful not to slip, and scratch the wheel. Loosen the lug nuts. 2. Raise, and support the Trike safely using Jack stands.
  • Page 69 4. Remove the wheel. 5. Remove the Brake Caliper by removing the two 1/4” Hex bolts on the rear side of the caliper bracket. 6. Lift the caliper off the brake disc. There is enough brake line to turn the caliper upward.
  • Page 70 12,000 miles, depending on riding conditions. Sooner under harsh riding conditions. Motor Trike® Original Disc Brake Pads 8. Clean the inside of the caliper (with the pads removed) with a Medium Stiff Bristle Brush to remove any dirt, and brake dust that has settled in the cups, and around the cup area.
  • Page 71 They will be able to tell you if it can be re- surfaced, or needs to be replaced. If the rotor can not be resurfaced. Contact Motor Trike® for a replacement. Remember there is a 3 Year, 60,000 mile WARRANTY. Photo below shows deep scoring.
  • Page 72 13. Now that the caliper and pads have been replaced, you will need to check the brake peddle for firmness. If it seems a little soft you may have to bleed the brake system. First check the rear brake reservoir for the proper fluid level. That procedure is described below.
  • Page 73 References to the Front Brakes are completely covered in the HONDA™ Service Manual. Front brake components, and any associated parts ARE NOT part of the Motor Trike® Conversion Kit, Therefore ARE NOT be covered by Motor Trike® Warranty. For complete Service Information and Proper procedures refer to the HONDA™...
  • Page 74 3. After all of the air is out of the secondary valves on the right and left sides, go up to the front, and bleed the anti-dive plunger. It is attached directly to the left front fork. This also works off the front fork. When the bike's front starts to dive, the anti-dive starts to transfer fluid to the rear of the bike to make the stop more balanced, and in a shorter distance.
  • Page 75 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 76 Always use Eye Protection when working with, and using Cleaning Solutions, and or Compressed Air. PART NAME PART NUMBER ALT Number BRAKE PAD MKD545 D347 BRAKE DISC N/A Motor Trike® Item You CAN be KILLED, or SERIOUSLY INJURED Never work under any vehicle that is not properly supported.
  • Page 77 1. Remove the Lug Nut Cover, if so equipped, with a # 3 Phillips screwdriver, on the rear wheel that is being removed. Be careful not to slip, and scratch the wheel. Loosen the lug nuts. 2. Raise, and support the Trike safely using jack stands.
  • Page 78 4. Remove the wheel. 5. Remove the Brake Caliper by removing the two ¾” bolts on the rear side of the caliper bracket. 6. Lift the caliper off the brake disc. There is enough brake line to turn the caliper upward.
  • Page 79 7. Inspect the inside of the caliper for excessive brake dust, or generally dirty condition. Remove the pads by lifting them out of the caliper. Notice that they will ONLY Fit in one direction, and there is a spring holding clip on the Top Side.
  • Page 80 They will be able to tell you if it can be re-surfaced, or needs to be replaced. If the rotor can not be resurfaced. Contact Motor Trike® for a replacement. Remember there is a 3 Year, 60,000 mile WARRANTY. Photo below shows deep scoring.
  • Page 81 WARNING Spilling Brake fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced. Remove the right engine side cover. Check the fluid level in the rear brake reservoir. If the level is near the “LOWER”...

  • Page 82: Brake Calipers

    BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR NEW STYLE GL1800 MOTOR TRIKE® BRAKE CALIPERS ( 2006 Upgrade and Later ) NOTE: The brake pedal has to be moved UP one notch on the Master Cylinder Pivot Arm to be able to apply the right amount of pressure during riding. This most likely has already been done, at installation or upgrade.
  • Page 83 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 84: Important Information

    Rear Axle Shaft, Bearing, and Seal Replacement The Motor Trike® Kit for the Honda GL 1800, Spyder, and Spyder 2+2 utilizes the Ford 7.5 Rear Differential and is modified by Motor Trike® to their specifications. The first picture is the Motor Trike® modified differential, all other photos, and diagrams depicted here are NOT of the Motor Trike®...

  • Page 85: Service Information

    SERVICE INFORMATION GENERAL • Riding on damaged rims impairs safe operation of the Trike. • A contaminated brake disc, or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads, and clean a contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent. • A lift, or equivalent (Jack stands) are required to support the Trike when servicing the Rear wheel.
  • Page 86 1. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheel that is being removed. 2. Raise, and support the Trike safely using jack stands. Centerstand can be used if still installed, and the front wheel is securely locked down. Jack stands should be utilized to stabilize Trike, and to prevent the Trike from falling, and causing Injury.
  • Page 87 <Fig. 6: Pry the cover away from the housing, and allow the fluid to drain. > Fig. 7: Remove the cover <Fig. 8: Once the cover is removed, the differential unit can be accessed Fig. 9: Remove the wheel, brake caliper, and brake >...
  • Page 88 <Fig. 14: Carefully pull the axle shaft out of the axle housing. Fig. 15: Remove, and replace the axle shaft oil seal at this time-be careful not to damage the seal > bore. To install: 1. If removed, lubricate the new bearing with rear axle lubricant. Install the bearing into the housing bore with a bearing installer.
  • Page 89 5. Insert the differential pinion shaft through the case, and pinion gears. Aligning the hole in the shaft with the lock bolt hole. Apply a suitable locking compound to the lock bolt, and insert it through the case, and pinion shaft. Tighten the lock bolt to 15-30 ft. lbs. 6.
  • Page 90 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 91 Author wishes to acknowledge the following for their contributions, either by phone support, or email submission of information, and photos. Motor Trike® Staff and Management for their Excellent phone support, and courteous responses to inquires. Practically; Richard G. and Wayne.

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