Have any of you had performance problems since conversion of your Indian
This is my first post here in the Indian forum. I recently had my 2017 Roadmaster converted through the dealer by MotorTrike.
Issues I am having and wondering if any of you also encountered some of the same
First I had to have the antenna for the radio reinstalled by the dealer, no one told me it would not be kept as is once the conversion was completed.
Second is the performance of the 111 engine, I have the stage 2 cams and stage one exhaust and high performance air cleaner as original with the conversion,
there is no power for the engine on the highway I cannot even keep the speed limit
only be up from 60-65 in 6th gear and if I am going on a down hill maybe at 70, it appears the added weight for the engine to pull at speed is very poor.
I believe due to the stress on the engine and drive train the my clutch slipped or failed 100 miles out of town in 5th to 6th gear and
I lost power with the engine sending the RPMs up and no power in any gear even though I could shift up and down through each gear,
then while on the side of the road going into 1st there was no pull at all to get moving just the RPMs on the engine going up.
First thought was the drive belt broke, but I could feel it intact underneath the rear end.
Anyway after a long tow home and the trike now at the dealer waiting for diagnosis, these I my only options to remedy the engine issue.
1. Have an aftermarket tuner and MAP installed for the 111 to see if this will increase the performance of the engine, to allow enough power to keep the engine from straining with the added weight of the conversion.
2. Have the 116 big bore kit installed and the MAP for the 116 installed.
If any of you have any ideas I would like your input. Thank you.
Here is what I found out today
I recieved a call today from Indian of Sturgis.
The clutch is definetly smoked. The added weight to the load on the engine is most likely the reason.
I will let the service dept know in the AM whether or not to install a heavy duty clutch kit and tune the engine with the RVS tuner and map for a 111 or to install the clutch kit and a 116 big bore kit and tune with a 116 map.
Thank you everyone for your advice and input.
someone pulling your leg?
[QUOTE=Shon;679022]I recieved a call today from Indian of Sturgis.
I have the same motortrike kit on my 2016 Indian road master and had no problems with the clutch, only problem I've had is it keeps having to stop when the locals turn on them darn blue lights..
The clutch is definetly smoked. The added weight to the load on the engine is most likely the reason.
I will let the service dept know in the AM whether or not to install a heavy duty clutch kit and tune the engine with the RVS tuner and map for a 111 or to install the clutch kit and a 116 big bore kit and tune with a 116 map.
Thank you everyone for your advice and input.[/QUOTE]
I have the same motorworks kit on my 2016 Indian road master and had no problems with the clutch, only problem I've had is it keeps having to stop when the locals turn on them darn blue lights.. the stock clutch and springs should handle the kit and trailer unless you ride it or it wasn't adjusted properly to start with.
FYi - 2017 Roadmaster is stock with the 111`
[QUOTE=Shon;679022]I recieved a call today from Indian of Sturgis.
The clutch is definetly smoked. The added weight to the load on the engine is most likely the reason.
I will let the service dept know in the AM whether or not to install a heavy duty clutch kit and tune the engine with the RVS tuner and map for a 111 or to install the clutch kit and a 116 big bore kit and tune with a 116 map.
Thank you everyone for your advice and input.[/QUOTE]
and Motortrike kit and has never had a problem getting way past 70 on the highway pulling the two of us (over 500lbs). I'd look at the oil installed on your last service.:mad: