The Tri Glide is slitting i a nice warm garage while I'm sitting in a ice cold ❄️ Rhino 🦏 And loving every minute 👌
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After changing out the bars to the +2 KW's pullbacks last week, I finally got all my Ram mounts For my goodies back on where I need them! The extra handlebar space sure came in handy!!!
2011 FLHXXX Street Glide loaded with Ultra extras. Freedom Shield Windshield, Mustang Seat, Kromewerks +2 Handlebars, Passenger Arm Rests, Kuryakyn Multiple Position Passenger Foot Rests, SE Air Cleaner, Vance & Hines Slash Cut Slip-ons, Fuel Pak Tuner, Rivco Tlr Hitch, DK Oil Relocation Kit, Tank Lift Deluxe, and Comfort Lift.
The Tri Glide is slitting i a nice warm garage while I'm sitting in a ice cold ❄️ Rhino 🦏 And loving every minute 👌
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Changed out one of the ground effects ditch lights.
The design for a simple bulb replacement to the ground effects was a total disaster.
I really enjoyed trying to remove a small phillips head screw that holds the bulb socket assembly and ground wire in place by feel only. A visual to this area was not easy.
Reattachment of the bulb assembly was even more enjoyable.
There are two scenarios to the problem with the bulb, we'll actually more:
1. They never run (light) to what the original packages says: 50,000 hours, yeah right.. they last two weeks at the most or 1,000 hours, if that!
2. The optimum placement of the fixture to show to best light is always in a position where it is very difficult to put in and to replace a burnt out bulb. True!
3. Thinking about it after it burns out, you would say, if I knew it was going to burn out so soon, I would have not put it there!
Hey, I have done the same, now to replace them with LEDs, they SHOULD last longer! Well, you hope!
Rosy
Clutch handle is loose, need to replace brass bearing and helmet holder because it is bent. How it got bent, I don't know.
So a ten minute job, but local Honda shop does not have new bearing, need to order some.
Should be in today at about 4-5 PM...Just my luck!
Rosy
Packing her for a road trip to the Texas Big Bend, 3 sisters, etc, etc. 6 old geezers, 3 trikes, 3 2-wheelers.
Have fun in TEXAS!!!
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
Sounds like a great time to me! Don't get lost in Texas, and watch out for livestock in the middle of the road! Them there cattle don't like to stay in the pastures in Texas, they seem to think the grass is greener in the highway medians! LOL
Rosy
Just added a new trailer hitch to my trike, so next up is to find a good used trailer to pull! Then I can take more stuff and stay longer on the road, yeah.......
O J Miles - now riding "Lucille", a 2017 Spyder F3-Ltd. Roadster.
When 2 wheels aren't enough and 4 are too many.
Ahhhh, a hot cup of coffee and a good cigar, after a good ride.......
I had the bank angle sensor reprogramed for a trike so I can take corners entirely too fast without the engine shutting off.
Boy, you better watch it with a trailer, the Sky is the limit! We use to go with a backpack, now the kitchen sink come along!Originally Posted by Big Juice
Well, we need this and that, but you never wear it! LOL
If I were you, do your homework by asking people how they like the brand they are pulling, how much it holds, and how it pulls.
It is very difficult to buy a trailer and not like it for any of the various reasons. But, when you get the right one, you will just stand there and smile when someone asks you, how do you like it?
Love mine, hold 200#s, pulls straight as an arrow. Clam shell opening..So sad, company went out of business and I can't find out if anyone took the company over to build the same type trailers.
Good luck and do your homework!
Rosy
This I need to know more about! If you took a corner too fast and lean too much, engine shuts down? What do you have for a trike?
Please, explain!
Thanks,
Rosy
Yes, it is a safety feature on most 2 wheel bikes so if it falls over the engine cuts off. Well, when you add a conversion kit the bike no longer leans, but the centrifugal force on the bank angle sensor, when taking a corner aggressively, trips the sensor. Most trike riders don't take corners hard enough to trip it, but just 1 time when going into a corner too fast could be dangerous.
I accidentally did it the first time on a tight on ramp to a highway. I was pushing it pretty good and the engine just shut off an displayed TIP. Once I discovered what caused it I purposely road a twisty road faster than I normally would and was able to recreate the shut down 3 times within a mile.
Most dealers are not aware of this potential issue with conversions or how to correct it but by researching bank angle sensors I was able to print instructions from the Harley Service Website that stated for trikes or (bikes with added side car kits), the bank angle sensor can be reprogrammed to trike or side car enabled. This will cause the sensor to behave differently and not shut the engine down unless there is a roll over.
I ride a 2016 Harley Slim S with a Frankenstein trike kit. I have found that most modern 2 wheelers have this sensor.
Added a set of running lights and yellow tint to the passing lamps.
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
We had a bike behind us in Daytona and the headlight was hitting my rear view mirror in my truck. I was wondering if any of the headlight was giving him any light on the road?
Years ago in NH, when we had our bikes/trikes state inspected they would check your headlight to make sure it was shining at the proper height. They would put the bike a certain distance from a wall and adjust it to a proper height on the wall. They don't do that any more, so I have noticed headlights are not shining correctly.
Headlights now days are adjustable, but do people make sure they are correctly positioned, maybe not, because many of the bikes/trikes have extra driving lights to make sure everything is bright ahead of you when traveling.
Rosy
The lights on my trike were a mess. I checked the alignment using the method in the maintenance book and they were sure off. I got everything in alignment then I added the running lights and the tint to the passing lights. You can see them in the post 1268. I sure am happy now.
No requirement here in NM for inspections. Jim
US Army Retired, Command Sergeant Major
No longer riding, memories, memories
Thanks for the information, but what does the manual say how to? I wonder if this method can be used by other trikes?
I wonder if the old method is still viable now days? I wish I could remember the distance and height to align the headlight.
Maybe another member has the information that was used.
Rosy
I use 25 ft back. You then measure the height of the center of the light to the ground and that is the height that you put on the wall. You can also to a left and right by putting a vertical line also and make sure the center of the trike is lined up on center.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
Thanks that was great information!
Do you think riding two up would change the setting, or does the trike stay steady enough in the front end as not to show enough to adjust?
Rosy
Are those Cee Baily's lens covers? Look nice by the way, been thinking of getting the Amber ones.Added a set of running lights and yellow tint to the passing lamps.
1993 FLHS , Inferno Orange Pearl
2008 Champion, Straight Axle, Still going strong
American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard
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