Who rides a factory stock trike

[bomber43]

Ok, how many ride a trike that is factory stock, with cats, with stock mufflers, with stock air cleaner, no EBS, no tuners of any kind, no download of any kind from harley, everything stock just from the factory motor wise.

I'm not talking about bars, backrest and everything else you can put on, that is more of a comfort thing for personal taste.

I know harley's run lean from the factory, just curious how many ride their trikes in stock form from the factory, right now I am.

If you do, post the year of trike and how many miles just out of curiousity, mine is a 2016 with 3,400 miles give or take.

Ok, flame away, from what I have seen on here as member, there isn't that many with a stock motor, just curious, I may be surprised.

All for now Trampas

I've not touch mine have 19,000 miles on it 2015 Triglide

[mirider]

7500 miles on my stock 2014 TG purchased last fall.

[GARYD]

My 2012 with 30K on it when I traded it for my 2014. It just now turned 32K. I did break down and installed as et of Cobra Race Pro slipons because the sound was so deeeeeep and mellow (not loud). I also bought a SE Stage 1 air cleaner kit(haven't installed it yet).

I have never and will never do any engine modifications.

[DK Custom Products]

Our 2017 Tri Glide is bone stock and runs great and I really don't plan on changeing much.

Ride Safe All,

Bill G

Hey! Two days after you posted the above, I see you testing out a Stage I air cleaner.

Just joshing you. Glad you're enjoying your M8!

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

Different animal than the 103

After mkt folks hate it

I'm digging the M8, both personally, and from an aftermarket standpoint. Tons of untapped potential in it.

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

My 2012 with 30K on it when I traded it for my 2014. It just now turned 32K. I did break down and installed as et of Cobra Race Pro slipons because the sound was so deeeeeep and mellow (not loud). I also bought a SE Stage 1 air cleaner kit(haven't installed it yet).

I have never and will never do any engine modifications.

Like you, as a rule I only do Stage I (air cleaner, exhaust, tuner) changes to my bikes. Going beyond that can start exposing the weak links in the system.

Kevin

[Bill G]

Hey! Two days after you posted the above, I see you testing out a Stage I air cleaner.

Just joshing you. Glad you're enjoying your M8!

Kevin

Lol... I said I don't plan on changing much.. The AC is not to much it is just one little piece. Lol.. I really wanted to clean up the looks of the factory air box to be honest with you. The power gain was a plus and I liked that.

I totally agree with you on your testing finds on the new M8 engine concerning AC units and the power gains without a tune if the rest is left stock. Also like you, I think there is a lot of untapped power with the M8 engine. Other performance mods could really bring the power out if a guy wanted it.

Ride Safe My Friend,

Bill G

[MB1953]

Different animal than the 103

After mkt folks hate it

+1! I had a full Stage 1 on my 2014 TG, and was still looking for more at 50K miles. With almost 9000 on the 2017, stone stock, and I am pretty happy with it!

[Steve on 3]

17 bone stock and loving it. Plenty of power

[Capt.Bob]

Oh, bummer that you are done with your warm weather riding for now....but it does sound like you have had a nice trip!

Sounds like you have the use of the gun down too...I did not mean to insult you...you probably know more about them than I ever will.

The main thing I meant to communicate is that every bike is different (even if it is technically the same). That is why you read some folks saying their bike is so hot that they cannot even ride it, or that it leave burns on their legs, while other folks with the same exact bike say that they don't understand why anyone is complaining...it is not hot at all.

This is because there can be huge differences in how hot the same model engine runs.

The only way to know how effective any part is, whether it is a fan, an oil cooler, an air cleaner, exhaust, etc. Is to do back to back, controlled testing, on the same exact bike.

Hope you have a great rest of your trip!!!

Kevin

Kevin, Thanks for clearing that up a bit. Who would have known that the same engine could run so much differently in terms of heat issues? I had suggested that there had been a "within subjects" mini design but in fact it was a "between subjects" situation (subjects=each bike) and the data really does not tell us much at this point. I guess at some point I am going to need to follow your recommendations about two 30 minute runs with and without the fans on and see what the cylinder heat temps do? Bob

[DK Custom Products]

Kevin, Thanks for clearing that up a bit. Who would have known that the same engine could run so much differently in terms of heat issues? I had suggested that there had been a "within subjects" mini design but in fact it was a "between subjects" situation (subjects=each bike) and the data really does not tell us much at this point. I guess at some point I am going to need to follow your recommendations about two 30 minute runs with and without the fans on and see what the cylinder heat temps do? Bob

That's the only real way to know if the fans on your bike are reducing the temperatures on your bike.

But, of course, all variables need to be the same on the two runs. Same ambient, same speed, same wind, same level ground, same everything, otherwise any variables can make the fans look better or worse than the really are.

Kevin

[hddocfl]

500 miles on My bone stock 2017 Tri and we love the bike, No heat issues yet as to us but bike does hit the EITMS real quick like within 4 mins of riding , The heat does no effect us yet but only 80s here. Time will tell. I would like to Thank Bill.G for his Stock air filter mod works great. I would like to get some more rumble from the stock pipes. Doc

[Rev J]

Wife and I purchased stock 2014 triglide on Saturday of last week. Seems to be stock as far a I can tell. I perfectly happy with the factory set up so far, Rev. J.

[Hogdoc]

2017 with 3500

[Trailridr]

I've got a 2012 bought it used with 3400 on the clock. It's now sitting around 7500, other than a few chrome goodies, the only thing I've done is put a lift kit on it. It does run hot like so many others. Power seems to be decent. I'm looking a decatting it, with a better air cleaner system, and possibly at some point a stage 1. I'm also very interested in a post on here currently about getting it to run cooler.

[geezerglide11441]

I've got a 2012 bought it used with 3400 on the clock. It's now sitting around 7500, other than a few chrome goodies, the only thing I've done is put a lift kit on it. It does run hot like so many others. Power seems to be decent. I'm looking a decatting it, with a better air cleaner system, and possibly at some point a stage 1. I'm also very interested in a post on here currently about getting it to run cooler.

Trailridr, agree on the decatting and a better AC system, However, one other thing I would strongly suggest is to install an EBS (external breather system) that you can purchase from DK Customs. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable regarding the importance of this system and will lead you in the proper direction on this as well as other systems to improve the performance and to cool things down. He is one of the sponsor of this site, and is readily available via a phone call or e-mail!!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do with you ride!!

Roger

[pcombe]

Im old school, The more I do to an engine for performance the more I will have to do for performance.

I do have a mild cam in my 80" evo. I am after longevity rather than speed.

My friend put a thundermax on his 2013 triglide and it does make a difference, I think his biggest problem was lugging his engine being to lazy to downshift on a hill?

The thundermax made up for his sloth.

[Stinger56]

Have about 6000 miles on my 17, still stock and probably keep it that way, still goes a lot faster then I need it to.

[rhino 2]

I you keep a Harley Factory Stock.......You will void the Factory Warranty.....

[Robert53]

2015 about 7000 miles. All stock for now but I am going the cat less route. The heat is a real issue. But that's all I'm changing

Tons of chrome, lift kit, etc., but drive train will remain stock.