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[Dragon]

I have gone and bought a stallion 08 #146
have been looking quite awhile. my first problem
is replacing the front tire 32k tire is cupped really bad
on the right side of the tire tread. besides road crown and
roads this I think this is a mechanical problem
what should I look for when I replace the tire
and what is a good tire. I will have many more ?
later. thought I would just introduce myself first.

Thanks
Dragon

 

[Gorilla]

I have gone and bought a stallion 08 #146
have been looking quite awhile. my first problem
is replacing the front tire 32k tire is cupped really bad
on the right side of the tire tread. besides road crown and
roads this I think this is a mechanical problem
what should I look for when I replace the tire
and what is a good tire. I will have many more ?
later. thought I would just introduce myself first.

Thanks
Dragon

Dragon congrats on the purchase. I would suggest that after you take the wheel off that you take the whole thing apart and replace the bearings and seals. I took the old parts to Napa and they used the numbers on the parts to order new. Grease those bearing real good. If you done any mechanic stuff at all you won't have a problem. Pretty straight forward. The owners manual has instructs to remove the wheel. I just went to my local tire guy and got a tire he recommended the same size. It is a car tire and it is a common size. Run 36 to 38 # of pressure. Also back the pre-load off one click on the front shocks. Might as well replace the front pads while you have it apart. After you have done the rebuild you will be amazed at the difference the front handles. Good Luck.

Ted

 

[Dragon]

Dragon congrats on the purchase. I would suggest that after you take the wheel off that you take the whole thing apart and replace the bearings and seals. I took the old parts to Napa and they used the numbers on the parts to order new. Grease those bearing real good. If you done any mechanic stuff at all you won't have a problem. Pretty straight forward. The owners manual has instructs to remove the wheel. I just went to my local tire guy and got a tire he recommended the same size. It is a car tire and it is a common size. Run 36 to 38 # of pressure. Also back the pre-load off one click on the front shocks. Might as well replace the front pads while you have it apart. After you have done the rebuild you will be amazed at the difference the front handles. Good Luck.

Ted

Hi Ted
Thanks for the replay, did you have to get the bearings pressed in and out, and then what was the cost of the bearings, I plan on replacing the rod ends also they feel loose to me. is there a play by play on how to do all of this by chance I mead a write up ? in stallion archives maybe. I haven't read all the history of stallion repairs and fixes.
thanx
Dragon

 

[Gorilla]

Hi Ted
Thanks for the replay, did you have to get the bearings pressed in and out, and then what was the cost of the bearings, I plan on replacing the rod ends also they feel loose to me. is there a play by play on how to do all of this by chance I mead a write up ? in stallion archives maybe. I haven't read all the history of stallion repairs and fixes.
thanx
Dragon

Bearings are not pressed in. They are standard old fashion bearings. I do not remember the cost but it was not that much. I do not have a play by play nor am I aware of one. I just took it apart and put it back together much like a car front wheel off a rear wheel drive car.

 

[Charlie D]

Dragon; welcome to the wonderful world of the Best Trike STALLION. The Stallion archives is great for most problems.. Otherwise ask stallion owners and they will respond with the facts. Charlie D. 2009 Black Cherry #531. Love it. Great fun.ThumbUp

 

[tomg]

What Ted said is the correct info and the cupping just might have come from too much air pressure from the first owner. We were told to run 42psi in the front tire from TMS and I replaced mine at 30k( because of leaking valve stem) with some cupping and the center worn much more than the edges. If I remember right, the bearings were around $10-15 each and again they were bought at NAPA. You could also check the other parts store if they are close by. Might also want to change out the valve stem to a angled one which will require the rim to be drilled out as the factory valve is VERY small and subject to cracking rubber gaskets and then put in beads for balance.

Tomg