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2015 tri glide
New to me tri glide. 8400 miles, previous owner had reverse motor issues, at 1K miles, reverse motor replaced, at 6K miles, had reverse motor repaired. now I have it, put on 3K more miles. Reverse motor fell out and dangling by the cables. Should this be on my dime? Your opinions please.
Thank You.
That is a real tough question
IMO, I cannot see any reason the mounting bolts holding the motor could both fall out with out it making some noises prior. Who ever did the last install did not check the mating surfaces before reinstalling it or did not torque the bolts ?
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Who did the replacement.....??...If it was the previous owner lots of luck...If it was a Harley dealer and it was replaced by them with a Harley motor and you have the receipts you might have a chance....??...Originally Posted by Fasteddy
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
agree with above but also i suggest maybe time to put a mechanical reverse in. i put one on my 13 and really like it.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
Installed by HD. They have all the records.
Then you might come out OK........Please let us know what the final outcome is....
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
2015 Tri Glide
Problem solved. Savannah HD will replace at no cost to me.
Reading about all the issues with the original reverse, well mine is now also out of commission, no life , checked fuse, the " R" illuminates but no action when I push it to reverse, so since it seem to be the concenses that a mechanical version is the better way to go, where do I find one? Part number ? Are there options ? Thanks
just search harley davidson reverse. champion, motor trike and a couple others make them. But most important contact Randy at "Cut-N-Shoot see ad below. he will hook you up at the best price.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
ok, thank you, will do
Update on reverse issue
So today was reverse motor day, as I was reading some postings about this very common problem, I decided to try a suggested remidy, putting the trike in reverse and holding in the "R" button I gave a few quick throttle twists, and low and behold, the reverse started to work as normal again.
the post I read said that the brushes inside the reverse motor has a tendency to bind up, so the engine vibration loosens them up to give them contact, not a fix, but as infrequently as I use the reverse it will work for me, and atleast I know where the problem is.
That's a new one for me Tom, glad it worked out for now.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
If you ever take one apart you’ll see that the carbon brushes tend to corrode and fall apart so to fix by hitting The motor is just temporary And will stop working at the most In opportune time I changed my brushes three times before I finally went mechanical..
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
When you first press the R button the ECM is supposed to force a bit higher RPM for the reverse motor to operate without being a drag on the battery
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
correct me if I’m wrong🤔..
I think that’s only on the 2017 and up..My 2011 didn’t do it but my 2017 did and my 2019 does...
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
My 15 Freewheeler did
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
I stand corrected...👍
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Bob, I dunno when HD wrote the ECM idle up program for The Trikes
One thing to keep in mind, the first years 08-12 were built by Lehman in Spearfish SD
I dunno what those ECM programs were capable of?
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Slight correction Jack. The first TRI-Glide was introduced in July of 2008 as a 2009 Model. Beginning with the 2011 model year production, the Tri-Glide is produced in York PA Just to clarify.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
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