Installed a hitch on a Tri-Glide yesterday

DK Custom Products · Oct 8, 2017

Yesterday I installed a hitch on a Tri-Glide.

Photo of receiver, hitch and electrical. The electrical is made up on HD compatible connectors, a CanBUS module, an isolator, and connection to the trailer.

Receiver installed...bolted to the two cross-members below the trunk.

Hitch installed. Held in by a standard pin and clip. There is also a set-screw to keep it from rattling in the receiver.

Electrical all installed...it fits up under the passenger section of the seat.

Hooked up and working with a trailer.

Kevin

ol' school · Oct 8, 2017

Looks good Kevin!

desertclassic · Oct 9, 2017

I have thought about a hitch and trailer, just not sure yet. Jim

6bull · Oct 9, 2017

Looks good Kevin. I'm really thinking about installing a hitch on my Tri Glide as I had one on my 2009 Motor Trike conversion.

What brand of hitch is that one Kevin?

Mykneesbehurtin · Oct 9, 2017

Nice job,i put a hitch on my 17 and got a smoking deal on a small trailer and the wife and i love it.

DK Custom Products · Oct 9, 2017

6bull said:
Looks good Kevin. I'm really thinking about installing a hitch on my Tri Glide as I had one on my 2009 Motor Trike conversion.

What brand of hitch is that one Kevin?

The one thing to be aware of, a hitch on a HD is going to almost assuredly void the warranty...not much of a way around that one.

The hitch is a one-off, built before they were readily available in the aftermarket.

Kevin

Mykneesbehurtin · Oct 9, 2017

I have my wiring harness set up to unplug within minutes and i can have the hitch off in about ten minutes if i need to take it in for warranty work.

desertclassic · Oct 9, 2017

Mykneesbehurtin said:
I have my wiring harness set up to unplug within minutes and i can have the hitch off in about ten minutes if i need to take it in for warranty work.

My guess, if the dealer sees the holes for the hitch, it could set off the bell that something has been there. Jim