CSC Drive Shafts

[Chazzman]

They have a new driveshaft now that completely eliminates the GL1800 shaft. I talked to a technician that did an install on a 2008 and a 2012 recently, my understanding is the issues are no more. I would be seeking a new shaft not a weld job if i had issues.

 

[carbco]

Re: CSC Drive Shafts Welding

Well just an update on my Mountain Trikes CV adapter for the CSC driveshaft.
I installed the Mtn Trikes adapter at 5000 miles on my '11 CSC Cobra XL kit on a '10 GL with no miles on it from the dealer in Arkansas. KenJ and I both agree that this is the proper type of fix rather than welding the shafts. I now have 10,000 miles on my Mtn. Trikes CV adapter and everything is just ducky. Smooth, and It seems that the trike shifts better as well with little or no slop in the driveline. When pulling the coupler (rubber) out when installing the Mtn trike CV joint my rubber coupler had 3 nice cracks around the bolt bushings in rubber.

CSC says not to worry? Well I worry about things like those cracks and wonder when the rubber will let go and leave me stranded. I would seriously consider the Mtn. Trikes fix rather than the weld. I'm really happy that I made the decision to go with it rather than the weld. I've asked Stan at Mtn Trikes to let me know what kind of maintenance these CV Joints require and could they be rebuilt? It seems it's a standard CV joint and regular checking and adding moly grease would be all that's required. These type of joints used in autos go for many miles without any service as well as handling much more weight than a trike. I'll keep everyone updated as to the performance of the fix but so far I'm really happy with the fix. Thanks for your time. Alan Sisters, OregonpepperThumbUp

 

[carbco]

Well it's mid-September 2013 and I now have 10,000 miles on my Mtn. Trike coupler for the CSC Driveshaft. I did as KenJ did and installed it at 5000 miles and it's worked wonderfully. My fuel mileage increased to a steady 41 miles per gallon and I've had the driveshaft out three times since installing the coupler and all is well. I re-lube it with moly grease and grease the splines that go into the transmission and reinstall it. Everything has been as new as when I installed the coupler. You may contact me for any information on Mtn. Trikes coupler. I have no affiliation with them but still in my opinion this is a proper fix for the CSC driveshaft. My ride is a 2010 GL1800 audio-comfort with a 2011 CSC Cobra XL kit. I love my ride and the Mtn. Trike driveshaft fix solved all my worries about being stranded when rubber coupler went south. Get in touch with KenJ and I'm sure he'll agree. Best wishes from the World center for Outdoor sports Bend, Or. ThumbUp

 

[The Wolf]

I replaced my drive shaft with the MT one. Had a long run with it and was moving smoother and more responsive..........ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp

 

[Grey Fox]

We have a 2012 GW with a 2013 CSC, is this still an issue or was this on the earlier conversions?

 

[Jonesy]

Talked to a CSC dealer on my '12 and he said that it has new design shafts and I'm all set.

 

[cirbtap]

F Y I ...I did not read this drive shaft until today. Looks like I missed out on a lot of info.

My drive shaft went out this last August and CSC picked up the tab on everything.
I did not know about them taking care of their problems. I sent a big thank you note to them and to the installer. Now, all is good.

Ride safe

Pat

 

[Saltywheels]

Does this "fix" CSC or the MT one, apply to 03 as well? Had less than 10k in 2011 on my 03 (bought in 09 with 4k on the clock) when the drive shaft went out. Cost me a pretty penny! But am told the replacement fm CSC had to be an off set Valkrye shaft. Anyone heard of this? Got abt 20k now but still at the back of my mind So was wondering if the Mt Trike fix would work for my 03...if & when I needed it. Thks

 

[07BlueCSC]

Does this "fix" CSC or the MT one, apply to 03 as well? Had less than 10k in 2011 on my 03 (bought in 09 with 4k on the clock) when the drive shaft went out. Cost me a pretty penny! But am told the replacement fm CSC had to be an off set Valkrye shaft. Anyone heard of this? Got abt 20k now but still at the back of my mind So was wondering if the Mt Trike fix would work for my 03...if & when I needed it. Thks

The problem with the CSC drive shafts started in 2007 when an additional gear box was added in front of the differential to have less angle on the universal joints in the drive shafts. If your TRIKE was done after June or July 2007 and has the extra gear box, it should have been covered.

 

[Snake]

Re: CSC Drive Shaft Welded

Here are some pictures of my driveshaft welded.

Thanks
Randall

For some reason the attached pictures are not loading on my droid ph. ??

 

[cirbtap]

My driveshaft finally decided to not go any more. This was last Sept. 2013.
2008/1800 CSC Kit. Had vibration from day one. Kept bringing it back to the
installer. He couldn't find anything(or didn't check) Well after it broke, I called CSC and they told me to bring it to a dealer in West MPLS. Two days later they called and said I can pick up the trike. VERY FIRST THING I NOTICED, ABSOLUTLY NO VIBRATION. NOW, I'm A HAPPY CAMPER.
They put in a new shaft and then welded it. This should have been taken care of from the original installer, since he is okayed by CSC. I'll never darken their door again. Now, my CSC rides like it's suppose to.
(kind of glad the driveline came apart in the first place)


Ride safe,

Pat

 

[randalldavis]

Its been a while since I posted on this site, so I thought I would give an update on my Trike. <br />
The Trike is still running good and she is still super smooth, no issues at all with the drive shaft. <br />
I have a long hard and probably fast ride coming at the end of Feb and it will be time for another service when I return.<br />
I will give another update after the ride and service gets done.<br />
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P.S. I got a new camera and super lens for Christmas so new pictures will be coming as well.<br />
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Randall

 

[carbco]

Well I now have over 15,000 miles on my Mtn. Trike coupler and nothing could be finer. Smooth and 41 mpgs. I still contend that this is the proper fix for the out of alignment of the drive-shafts. As reported in previous posts I had a severely cracked rubber coupler and had difficulty pushing my trike around in my garage and now it rolls by itself. IMO the driveline was in a bind and the Mtn. Trike coupler solved that coupler. I've had the driveline off several times just to assure myself that all was well and it couldn't be better. It would, of course, have been better had I not have had to purchase the $400 coupler to correct the CSC problem but couldn't live with the thought of being stranded somewhere. I now have a driveline that CSC should have developed in the first place.

Will keep everyone updated. Stay safe. <img src="images/smilies/thumbup.gif" border="0" alt="" title="ThumbUp" class="inlineimg" />