Roadglide, to trike or not to trike

[2234ME]

Thanks guys, When I loose my cast, hopefully in a month, how do you find someone to "let you test drive" their trike? I do not know of any local trike dealers. I live in Chesterfield, Virginia. I sat on a triglide Saturday in a Harley dealers showroom, they have a 2011 for sale. It seemed smaller them my Roadglide. I seem closer to the windshield and it feels like if I put a backrest on the seat I would be riding on the tank. I need to ride one to make a decision on the TG. If I trike my bike I would have to finance that along with my bike payment. Harley would finance a triglide.
I am getting scared I will not be riding and will just sell the bike. Who knows, I have too long to think and not able to do it on two, or even three wheels. The bike is where I do my thinking and reset my brain.
I see God best from the view behind my handlebars.

IMHO rent one Put some miles on it. Don't Know about VA. Harley of Myrtle Beach rents them for about $150. for 24hrs of fun well worth it. Good Luck.

[Texan]

........The money on trading and buying a new TriGlide was the same as converting my existing bike. Many would prefer the factory warranty, but, as I said, I knew the bike very well, and had no qualms as to its longevity......

I had a low mileage 2010 Ultra that I considered converting. Checked ALL the conversions and compared the cost of buying a TG verses a conversion and the cost of upgrades to my Ultra (triple-tree', big bore, reverse and so on). Figured out to be, cost wise, the same as a new TG, maybe just a little more. Then I compared value and deprecation using NADA and KBB figures. WoW ! A no brainer, went with a new TG.

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[Rick Kay]

I had a low mileage 2010 Ultra that I considered converting. Checked ALL the conversions and compared the cost of buying a TG verses a conversion and the cost of upgrades to my Ultra (triple-tree', big bore, reverse and so on). Figured out to be, cost wise, the same as a new TG, maybe just a little more. Then I compared value and deprecation using NADA and KBB figures. WoW ! A no brainer, went with a new TG.

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Honestly, the KBB valuation never entered into my strategy, as I plan on keeping the trike until I take the dirt nap.

[Postal Trucker]

blutru, if you would like to trike out the Road Glide check out DFT (or is it DTF). They have a rounded rear kit that goes great with the RG fairing. I saw one in St Louis about 5 years5 ago and it looked fantastic. I believe the back rest for the passenger is about the same height as one with the tour pack. It also has a very large trunk.

As for the suspension (Independent vs straight axle), there are many different opinions. The independent is better for the bumps and the straight is better in the curves or twisties. I think the straight axle is cheaper than the independent. So it comes down to your preference and riding style.

Hope this helps (if Harley comes out with a TriGlide with the Road Glide fairing, I may be trading mine).

[RickDeVon]

We are wanting and can afford a new Tri Glide but we are torn between it and Hannigans new flh kit...and I live close enough to Zook to let him build it...So if we can not let the 15 white and blue or the solid mysterious red call our name in the fall we will do the kit in the spring...

[Casper]

Having owned three converted Gold Wings and two Tri Glides, I'll say this, quality of any kit comes down to one big thing, installer, installer installer! All the major kits are good, the installer will make all the difference in the world. I prefer the California Side Car Daytona kit for a Harley, I just like the looks of it...road smith, Hannigan, Champion Dft and all the major players make a great kit, get the one that's makes you smile. I know Hannigan and CSC will give you a tour and test ride. Call ahead and make an appointment.

We now have a 2014TG and hopefully it'll be our last trike ( getting to darn expensive and I want to retire)
My perfect Trike would be a 2014/15 Road Glide Ultra with a 120 motor built by someone that knows his stuff , hot white pearl color, and a color matched Bushtec trailer...ok, I can dream can't I?

[Shriner Jim]

Far too many variables. Having been there, take my word for it. Sell the RG and buy a HD TG. You'll be miles ahead.

[Texan]

Far too many variables. Having been there, take my word for it. Sell the RG and buy a HD TG. You'll be miles ahead.

Don't know what Shiner's word is worth but he's echoing what I said. I agree 110% with him !!

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