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Ghost Wheels FAQs
Does Ghost Wheels change the way my bike handles?
Yes and no. When the wheels are locked your bike will handle like a
trike - you have to steer or move the handlebars in the direction you
want to go. We call this trike mode. When the wheels are unlocked, yes
it will handle the way you are used to, leaning to turn,
countersteering, etc. We call this bike mode.
Does Ghost Wheels work automatically?
No, everyone rides differently. The driver controls Ghost Wheels. You
may not want to lock the wheels at every stop. You cannot lock the
wheels when you are traveling above approximately 18 mph.
How does Ghost Wheels work on a road that has an angle to it?
It depends on if the road changes. Ghost Wheels will lock wherever you
are. Once locked if the road changes its angle the bike will lean, but
the Ghost Wheels is very strong - you just have to learn to trust it
and get used to the transition. In other words you do have to learn
the skill. If the angle changes too much, you can stop and use the
momentary switch to re-level the bike. Once you get used to the system
you’ll be able to drive out of it.
What happens when you unlock the wheels on an uneven surface?
First of all, never unlock the wheels in a turn. Always be moving in a
straight line when unlocking the wheels. An uneven surface is not a
problem to the system. If the road changes quite a bit you have two
ways to deal with it; 1) put your feet down at a stop and unlock the
wheels before moving on. 2) ride with the wheels locked until the road
levels out enough to unlock them safely.
What happens if I accidentally put the switch down while I am riding?
Will they lock?
No, they will not lock. An alarm will sound and the red light will
begin to flash, warning the driver that the switch is in the wrong
position. Then simply flip the switch back to the position and the
alarm will stop and the lights will return to green only. Ghost Wheels
will only lock under approximately 18 mph.
Is it hard to get accustomed to?
With a little practice and understanding of the system most riders are
comfortable with the transition between trike mode and bike mode in
very little time.
Does Ghost Wheels interfere with changing the rear tire?
It shouldn’t. We put the accumulator and the control box in the trunk,
and the wheels can be raised out of the way. On bikes with no trunk we
put the control box and accumulator on the side with the axle nut so
the axle can be removed without disturbing the Ghost Wheel components.
Does Safety Features accept credit cards?
Yes, we accept Visa and Master Card.
How long does it take for delivery?
4 to 5 weeks for the custom paint, less for the standard black.
Is Ghost Wheels patented?
Yes.
How is Ghost Wheels different from Retract-A-Trike and why is there a
difference?
Retract-A-Trike raise and lower where Ghost Wheels stay on the ground
100% of the time. Both Retract-A-Trike and Ghost Wheels are designed
as slow speed stabilization systems. The wheels are not designed to
carry weight. Retract-A-Trike goes down a fixed amount, the onboard
suspension adjustment of the Goldwing allows the driver to adjust for
different loads. The Ghost Wheels lock wherever the bike sits so there
is no need to make any adjustments for different loads. Retract-A-Trike
will only work on Goldwings, Ghost Wheels will work on just about
anything.
NOTE: All specifications and other information are subject to change
without notice
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