Stallion Info

[BenO]

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I sure will let everyone know sorry I didn't get it done last night got tied up repairing a Laptop's mother board and the time got away from me. I will try again to night to get the job done.

 

[Papa Zook]

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BenO
Give me a call about the LED lights we talked about last night.

Thanks! Randy (334)790-7878

 

[Stalloin 146]

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Look below the shift lever on the dash and you will see a small plug slightly smaller than a dime. Pop that out and using a screwdriver or a small rod, you can push in on the plastic peice to actavitate the selonoid for the park release. No need to open the hood or use a putty knife. Thanks to Jim at Southwest Trikes for this information. Working for me till I get my new brake switch.

 

[Gorilla]

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Hello all, I took the brake switch off today and did a complete dis***emply. I even took the contact pins out. I did a good clean out of the deielectric grease from the inside of the switch. Gasoline cut it. I removed the contacts and lightly sanded the contacts. I re***empled the switch and put deielectic grease in the top where the harness plug goes in, NONE ON THE INSIDE. I put a little grease along the front of the switch case seam on the outside to try and keep water out of the inside. Re-installed the switch and everything works fine. I will keep you updated if it goes out again.

Ted Unit 175

 

[Gorilla]

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Hello, Anyone have problems with the front pads binding when backing up? At times they drag terribly making a loud noise and even slowing the trike down when you do not have your foot on the brake. Going forward there is not an issue. Solutions? Does anyone know what the application for the front pads came from? The rear is supposed to be Fusion, but I do not know about the fronts.

Thanks,

Ted

 

[Mattel]

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Speaking of front pads I would like to replace mine with ceramic ones to cut down on cleaning.

I have never heard of front pads dragging, you may want to run that by your dealer as a warranty issue.

 

[Gorilla]

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Mattel, The brake dust can build up on the caliper pucks and prevent them retracting the little bit that is required to allow the rotor to move freely. So whem you back up they drag. That's why I would like to change to the dustless pads. Also if the pucks do not retract correctly the pads can wear wrong and help with the dragging problem. Ted

 

[Mattel]

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That is some good information. I would like to start a new thread to list out the part numbers and manufactures for OEM and after market stuff to simplify our lives.

 

[Mattel]

Easy warranty repair at my Ford Dealer!!!!!

I have to say Jeff Vey hit it out of the park with this improvement! Being able to go to my local Ford dealer for warranty work is by far the best thing to happen to my Stallion (that is not mounted on my Stallion)!!!!!!!!! A BIG THANK YOU TO TBMS FOR AN IMPROVEMENT THAT PUTS YOU ON PAR WITH THE BIG MANUFACTURERS! The value of your warranty improved with the partnership you forged with Ford. I feel very confident bringing my Stallion into Ford for service. Although I heard this would be coming this year, I did not believe it until this week.

I had a problem with a little leak on my transmission. I cannot make the 3 hour drive to the dealer I purchased my bike without taking a vacation day. Even if I did, they would not be as qualified to repair a Ford transmission as my local Ford Dealer. I emailed some pictures of the problem to Nick at TBMS and asked if he could help. Here is what happened.........

The next day Nick called me back and told me he spoke with the local Ford Dealer Town & Country Ford in Charlotte NC. Nick said he spoke with the service manager Mike McPherson (704)532-3272 and he said to call him to arrange a time to take it in.

I have to hand it to Nick who by far has delivered outstanding customer service time after time, and this time was no exception. TBMS's has a great employee in Nick, I hope to see him in person to shake his hand.

I called Mike at Town & Country Ford and explained the leak, he said bring it in anytime and he will talk care of it.

I drooped by a few days later, and Mike was on top of it. I had to show him how to open the hood, and the things to look out for like the windshield and where the problem was. Mike was great to work with! He worked with TBMS, fixed the leak (it was a bad o-ring at the dipstick mount to the base of the transmission) and he also found out I had blown a tail light. Even though the light was off a Mazda, he ordered the part and installed it without even asking me! I had the usual gathering around the bike as all work stopped as I drove into and a little on the way out of the service bay.

This was truly a great service experience. I am not fortunate to live close to a great TBMS's dealer like some of you, but today as far as service goes, that changed!

Thanks again Jeff and Nick for making this great improvement!

 

[Mattel]

AC line inspection item

Here is an inspection item to look for if you do quite a bit of mountain riding. I had my bike in for repairs and even the factory technicians missed this one. Under your trike on the right hand side below the hand brake toward the front where the frame bends up their is a long bolt that on my bike comes into contact with my AC line and after about 7k miles it started to file the ac line.

If you see this contact your dealer and they will order you another line and install a shorter bolt. I called Nick and he sent me out a few shorter bolts. here is a picture.

OO, this one is only for the fiberglass version of the stallion!

 

[Gorilla]

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Thanks Mattel, MJ is taking her Stallion to Russel on Friday so we will ask him to look at this at the same time. Ted

 

[BenO]

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Are you sure the drill bit just didn't nick it?

Good timing on the post I will make sure I check it before putting it back on the ground. Thanks.

 

[Mattel]

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Are you sure the drill bit just didn't nick it?

Good timing on the post I will make sure I check it before putting it back on the ground. Thanks.

Ben-o,

I am sure my drill bit did not nick it, as they are stored in a Kriptonite safe when not in use! I even double checked and they are still in there!!!!

I also understand the current administration is considering this safety measure for all drill bits in an effort to cut down on the rising drilling problem, in addition to micro-stamping all drill bits, and the requirement to report the theft of any drill bit within 72 hours or face a maximum of 5 years in jail! Aaaaa the sweet smell of socialism......

 

[Nana]

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Besides that, NO ONE HAS EVER HAD A DRILL ANYWHERE NEAR MATTEL'S STALLION!!!!! NEVER, EVER!

 

[BenO]

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LOL glad your back Mattel

 

[Gorilla]

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Hi group, The factory dealer in Daytona updated the headlight on MJ's Stallion. Russel did a beautiful job can not tell it was not orginal. Made a big difference in the lighting situation. They also updated the volt/air pressure switches and readout. The first several Stallions that part was not water proof. That also went great. Russel check for the issue with the bolt rubbing on the A/C tube. MJ's are not even close to rub. MJ's luv'n her Stallion and we are just delighted with TBMS customer service.

Ted

 

[Scooter]

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I had the stallion out a week ago and the brakes were failing. I got it home and the brake fluid resevoir was almost empty. It is located under the left side just in front of the rear wheel. I filled it, put it up on jack stands and had the neighbor push the brakes while I checked for leaks. The proportioning valve block was leaking out of a valve on the front. Blackburns trikes in Ohio had to get a new proportioning valve assembly from Texas. They picked up my trike with a trailer and fixed it the next day. The old assembly was aluminum and new one looks like it is bronze. My stallion has 2500 miles on it. I got it last August.

 

[Scooter]

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New problem - hose clamps loose
Went to leave friends house, saw puddle just inside right rear tire. Turned out to be antifreeze. Hose clamp was loose where rubber hose attaches to transfer pipe. Checked all the rest of the clamps and they were all loose, some were only finger tight.

 

[Gorilla]

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I'm going to the garage to check Thanks, Ted

 

[Scooter]

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Brake switch acting up - Went to go for a drive today and I could not get the trike out of Park. I remembered reading about this problem on here. I pulled the brake switch off, it was dry inside. I put dielectric grease around the case where the two halves meet and I packed the electrical connection with grease, put it back together and it works fine. It looks like these brake switches are going to be a continuing problem.

I also put the trike up on jack stands took the rear wheels off and tightened hose clamps that are behind and at the top of the wheels, they were loose like all the rest.

 

[Gorilla]

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Scooter, I also removed the switch and put tape on it to help keep water out. Careful not to interfere with its movement. Ted

 

[Scooter]

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Vibration / Wobble Update

Last year I posted that I had a high speed wobble in the front end around 75 mph. TMS said to tighten the front wheel bearings. I did this and the scary wobble was reduced to a vibration in the front end at 75 mph that quit at 80 mph.

This past week I put "Ride On" tire sealant/balancing compound in all the wheels. It made the vibration turn into the very scary wobble at 70 mph.

I removed the front wheel (owners manual has detailed instructions) had the goo removed and the wheel balanced. He actually removed the factory installed weights. Test drive - it was back to vibration at 75 mph.

Still not happy, I pulled the back wheels off, had the goo removed from them and balanced. One wheel was fine with no weights. The other had to have 7 1/2 ounces of weight to balance it. Test drive - smooth as silk way past the legal speed limit.

The place that balanced my tires thinks I have either a rim that was never balanced at the factory or a tire that should be replaced.

I'll post later about the tire or rim when I contact TMS

 

[Scooter]

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Several new issues

Just completed a 2700 mile trip. Overall the stallion #349 performed well. I rode through heavy rain for 500 miles and trike sat in the rain overnight. Rained from Summerville SC to Parkersburg WV, the trike stuck to the curves on I26 and I77 like glue.
Several minor issues to report

1. In the rain the voltage and shock pressure gages quit working - TMS has a fix for this already.

2. In the rain the remote commander stopped working

3. In the rain left foot got soaked, right stayed dry. I think the water is coming in through the brake pedal slot

4. After sitting all night in the rain the cruise control would not engage until things dryed out. Suspect switches inside steering wheel got wet when sitting.

5. Temperature control valve is sticking and only moves occasionally. Currently stuck on max heat.

Working with my dealer to resolve issues.

 

[Mattel]

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Yup. Check out some of the first posts. The Rain was reeking havoc on some the early Stallions, but TBMS had fixes for all of that. Check the distance between the break and the brush stuff. You may have too large a gap. I am putting matts in mine soon. I just cut the patterns last night. That can solve a lot of the water on the foot. Hang in there, once you get it fixed it should work like a charm!:yes:

 

[Gorilla]

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Scooter,

The cruise issue is possible not coming from the steering wheel. The earlier Stallions had a problem with the brake light switch getting water in it and shorting the contacts. Most people found out they had a problem when their brake lights quit working. This switch also has a set of contacts that control the cruise control. This switch is under the trike on the left side of center just in front of the brake master cylinder, on the rod that goes back to the master cylinder. It is a little confined, but you need to remove the pin that goes through the post that the switch rides on. Pay attention to how it is put together on the post so you can re-install with out issue. Once you have the switch off the post disconnect the plug and make sure there is die-electric grease in there. This kind of grease helps to keep the moisture away from the contacts. Originally TBMS was telling their people to open the switch and put grease inside, but this did not help so they quite doing that. What I did before I put the switch back on the post was cover the plug area on the switch, with a couple layers of electrical tape starting on the switch and worked it up the wiring to help keep water from getting into the plug area. Make sure your tape does not interfere with the movement of the switch operation. I also had to replace this switch at the same time. I got one from NAPA for under $20. After putting the new switch in with the die-electric grease in the connector then my tape job we never had another issue with this switch. And we went through a lot of rain.

Just something to check. If you wait until next time it happens look and see if you have brake lights or not. If not then the problem is where I stated and not the steering wheel. Personally I would suggest you investigate the switch and not wait. It's not good to drive without brake lights.

That whole left side module sounds like it needs replacing. We had the same issue and TBMS replaced the whole module.

Ted

 

[silverdevil]

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there are 2 DIFFERENT switches at the master cylinder, the blue & white one is for the cruise control, mine has gone out 3 times and each time I took it to Troup, Tx to TMS to get it taken care of. all of this in less than 3,000 miles.

my problem was not water or rain it was dust. I live on a dirt road and must travel 1 mile to get to paved road. the last time the guy in charge of the Stallion, JD, tried coating the new switch with a rubber spray to make it dust/water proof, seems to be working.

I NEVER lost my brake lights, I was always able to take the trike out of PARK.
I only lost the cruise control, nothing else. VIN # 537 with ABS plastic.

 

[Gorilla]

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silverdevil/scooter, They must of done a redesign some where along the way. On Unit 175 there was only one switch. Ted

 

[BenO]

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Tmigala, do know what the bulbs are they used in your headlight replacement?

or Anyone else know what the current headlight bulb is used or did they stay with the H9's?

 

[Gorilla]

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BenO I will try and see in the morning if possible. Ted

 

[3-togo]

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Hello,
I would like to thank NICK at TBMS for his prompt service on two minor problems I had with my stallion and may he stay employed forever.