Jacking points on CSC GL1800 Trike 2009

[Nightowl]

Just got this trike and would like help with the lifting points. It has the water boards on the sides. Have a long lift with front extension. 1600 pound capacity. Thanks for any help.

 

[Gorilla]

The lift will handle it without issue. I will let the Honda guys advise on the jack points.

 

[2Paps]

The CSC recommended jack point is on the centerline underneath the trunk.

If you visit the CSC website you'll be able to download the manual for your kit. https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/19...ke Owners Manual - 2017.pdf?ver=1751382122362 There's a diagram on the last page of the manual.

Enjoy your new toy.

 

[geol]

If you lift the front for service to the front wheel, be careful about the location of the oil filter. It is easily damaged. Don't ask how I know as I have already learned this lesson.

 

[pwhoever]

Anywhere under the motor but behind the oil filter as @geol points out is fine. It wouldn't hurt to use a small block of wood between the motor and the jack. Honestly I don't do that but it's not a bad idea. Just make sure it's evened out. Also in the rear, anywhere under the plate that the rear differential is mounted to is fine. You just don't want to try lifting using the arms to the right or left of the rear differential.

 

[pwhoever]

And just to add, this info was for front jacking pointss on the 01-17 GL1800's. The 18+ seems to have a thinner case material for the motor and more susceptible to being damaged. There have been a few that experienced cracks and holes from things that I believe an earlier model could have survived. So I would use caution when jacking the 18+ models.

Sorry, 1 more things to add, immobilizing the wheels while jacking. If I'm jacking the front end, I try to make sure the trike is in gear or put chocks behind the rear wheels. If I'm jacking the rear, I will usually put a Velcro strap around the front brake lever and sometimes a chock in front of the front wheel.

 

[Papa Zook]

Anywhere under the motor but behind the oil filter as @geol points out is fine. It wouldn't hurt to use a small block of wood between the motor and the jack. Honestly I don't do that but it's not a bad idea. Just make sure it's evened out.

Also in the rear, anywhere under the plate that the rear differential is mounted to is fine. You just don't want to try lifting using the arms to the right or left of the rear differential.

You talking about me Vern?!?
You saw my wood block assortment stash didn't you...?

 

[Nightowl]

The CSC recommended jack point is on the centerline underneath the trunk.

If you visit the CSC website you'll be able to download the manual for your kit. https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/196ab735-e9c7-46e6-bb49-a914633cbdf3/downloads/CSC Trike Owners Manual - 2017.pdf?ver=1751382122362 There's a diagram on the last page of the manual.

Enjoy your new toy.

Thanks I hadn’t thought of looking there. Just trying to get a idea of what needs to be done since I have no service history.

 

[Nightowl]

Thanks to all who answered the post. It will help. Have decided to take trike to Litchfield il. Honda dealer for golden service to get everything checked and get a baseline to start a list of services. I’m kind of a stickler on knowing that everything is up to date. Hopefully the fuel gauge problem is minor. Thanks again.

 

[pwhoever]

Thanks to all who answered the post. It will help. Have decided to take trike to Litchfield il. Honda dealer for golden service to get everything checked and get a baseline to start a list of services. I’m kind of a stickler on knowing that everything is up to date. Hopefully the fuel gauge problem is minor. Thanks again.

Niehaus is a solid choice with a great reputation. There used to be a guy named Rocky who was their trike installer and had been doing it for decades. He supposedly was retiring a few years back and was only working a couple days of the week. Not sure if he is still there.

 

[Papa Zook]

One of the best and most used/useful tools in my shop are my half dozen K&L M450 scissors jacks. They are pricey, but worth their weight in gold. Whether working on your trike from your lift or from the floor, these will slide right under your trike including lower-slung conversions with running boards.

I stenceled black spray painted numbers on mine because they get so much daily use that the thrust-bearings will eventually start to fail and I have to replace them, so this helps me track which ones I have serviced.

(Pro-Tip: Using an impact driver to expedite the raising or lowering of your trike is not conducive to extended thrust-bearing life.)

 

[pwhoever]

Years ago, my now ex-wife bought me a Black Widow lift table when I was still blasting around on 2 wheels. I ended up purchasing the extra 12" wide side panels as well as longer ramps to make loading and unloading easier. It came with a similar scissors jack and I agree, they were great for stability. Unfortunately when I went to 3 wheels, especially the CSC which is 60" wide, I could no longer use the lift table because it was 48" wide even with the wider side panels. Black Widow did not make any wider side panels for it. It sat for a couple years just taking up space in the garage. I ended up bartering with a contractor with it to get some work done to my house. He happened to see the scissors jack and wanted that too so it went with the lift table. Bad move on my part, I wished I had at least kept that jack.

 

[Papa Zook]

Years ago, my now ex-wife bought me a Black Widow lift table when I was still blasting around on 2 wheels. I ended up purchasing the extra 12" wide side panels as well as longer ramps to make loading and unloading easier. It came with a similar scissors jack and I agree, they were great for stability. Unfortunately when I went to 3 wheels, especially the CSC which is 60" wide, I could no longer use the lift table because it was 48" wide even with the wider side panels. Black Widow did not make any wider side panels for it. It sat for a couple years just taking up space in the garage. I ended up bartering with a contractor with it to get some work done to my house. He happened to see the scissors jack and wanted that too so it went with the lift table. Bad move on my part, I wished I had at least kept that jack.

Resist the temptation to by the Harbor Freight one, its junk. I burned through a couple of those way back and for my use they are worthless.