Wisconsin Eco-Exo-R build by Edward

[edvb]

Thanks Stuart

I got it to about as far as I ever want to go. Sometimes you have to quit while you are still ahead

It is a little small to fit that V6 in.

[edvb]

It has been a hot Summer this year and have used the trike quite a bit. The tires were showing quite a bit of wear so I decided to get them replaced and check the trike over at the same time. One of the front wheel bearings felt a little sloppy so I replaced all of them on the two front wheels. I also replaced the brake fluid, Oil and filter and rear drive oil. I checked the valves and they were spot on so no adjustment needed. I pulled the clutch bell and checked the clutch shoes. they showed minimal wear and the belt still looked like new. I also checked the Variator and all looked fine. There was minimal dust when blowing out the case and everything still looked like new inside.

Here is a list of the maintenance since starting the project in 2013.

Maintenance Records Eco Exo R 2-18-2013
Mileage 2-18-2013 8360 When Purchased
Mileage 4-9-2017 12900
7-5-2018 15564

Valve Check and adjustment (every 3500 Miles)
Miles 8360 (4-27-14)
Miles 15634 (7-5-18) (next 19134)

Change Drive Oil 8360 Final Drive Change (every 7500 miles)
15564 (7-5-18) (next 23064)

Change Engine Oil Oil Change (every 4000 miles) Amsoil 10W-40 synthetic
12900 (9-11-16)
15564 (7-5-18) (next at 19564)

Change Oil Filter Change (every 11,000 miles)
8360 (4-27-14)
15564 (7-5-18) (next at 26564)

Clean and service Clutch and Variator 8360 Miles 4-6-2017
(Check Belt every 7500 & replace at 14500)
Replaced and cleaned at 10564 miles (4-6-17) (Replace belt at 25,064)
Checked and cleaned at 15634 miles (7-5-18) (next at 23134)


Brake Fluid Dot 4 Change (every 3 years)
9-11-2015
7-5-2018 (next 7-5-2021)

Cooling Fan Filter (every 1800 miles)
12900 miles (4-9-17)
15634 miles (7-5-18) (next at 17434)

Spark Plug (Check every 4000 miles) Change at 7000 miles .028 - .031
10564 miles (9-11-17) Replaced
15634 miles (7-5-18) Checked (next at 19634)

Front Wheel Bearings
Installed 15634 Miles 7-5-2018

Rear Wheel Bearings
Installed 8360 miles 4-6-2017

Front Tire Installed 10564 miles 10-18-2014 (5070 Miles)
Installed 15634 miles 7-5-2018 (next at 21634)

Rear Tire Installed 11434 miles 2-14-2016 (4200 Miles)
Installed 15634 miles 7-5-2018 (next at 20134)

While everything was apart I cleaned and waxed all the areas I could not get to and checked all the bolts and nuts for tightness and security.

I put everything back together and just finished waxing the body panels and frame. It looks just like new now.

It sure was worth going the extra mile with all the quick release buttons and pins I installed as servicing is a piece of cake now.

Roger sent me a clutch holder as a gift and it only took a couple minutes to pull and reinstall the clutch bell with it.

The HF pneumatic brake bleeder also made bleeding the brakes quick and simple to do with no mess at all.

I should be ready to go another 6K without having to do much in maintenance.

The trike has been trouble free and just is a joy to ride. It was the best investment I have ever made and I enjoy every minute I ride it.

[roger32849]

Way to go Eddie..... The Eco-Exo maintenance here is all done for the season. I have been riding both trikes since I returned from my vacation. I did the annual inspection/maintenance in May on the Eco-Exo, and naturally got my ticket to ride the TR1KE in May as well.

I have to say, you went the extra mile on your annual. It will be running long after global warming kills us all... LOL... Seriously, a good maintenance plan is essential for getting you there and back. Ever notice the Harley owners taking their bikes out for a ride..... in the bed of a trailer or pickup. Poor maintenance may have gotten them there, but no maintenance is a sure way to call the misses to ask her to bring the truck (trailer) and help you load your HOG and drive it home.

Anyway, Good Job...

Roger
Worcester, Massachusetts

[edvb]

Thanks Roger

Once I got the proper tools the jobs like inspecting valves, replacing wheel bearings and removing the clutch bell and variator are fairly easy to do. I was going to wait till fall but since the tires had to be replaced it just took another day to get everything done and get everything ship shape.


I found the trike so reliable I do not think about breakdowns too much now.

With my trailer I normally would be within 100 miles if anything would go wrong and would be fairly easy to get the trailer and bring the trike back home if needed. It is also the trike's garage so well worth the cost of building it.