Road Water/Dirt Issues?

[Jenady]

I just moved from an Ultra to a Tri Glide. I took the TG seat off for the first time and am very surprised at how much open space there is. There is no problem seeing daylight below the trike. The Ultra was not like this.

This makes me wonder how much water and dirt are able to get in the area under the seat and around all those big electrical connections. Has this been an issue for anyone?

[trikermutha]

maybe if you drive in the rain/dirt alot..

[Peter A.]

I've had my 2010 for 3 years now and have never had an issue - have
changed battery and seat so am famililar with the area.
Ride safe,
Pete

[MontgomeryLittle]

Just had the seat off my wifes 2011 TG last night checking the battery conections. It was pretty clean. I've had it off a few times and its never been to bad. I do take the oportunity to do a little cleaning with the seat off though. We have been caught in plenty of rain storms and honestly it's no worse under there than any of my other bikes.

[rhino 2]

I ride on a dirt/mud road a mile and a half one way, No problems under the seat with mud or dirt.

But when the mud is real soft on the road, And i get back to i the black top, I will have stop and clean out the mud and slush that builds up on the oil cooler and might ? block it.. 11 T/G.

[screwball]

Over 35,000 miles on my '09 and no problems. I do wash it occasionally

[427dave]

I did the same thing. Traded Ultra Limited for a Triglide. I have had the Triglide now close to two years and riden in lots of rain, no problems....

[Sloufoot]

I just moved from an Ultra to a Tri Glide. I took the TG seat off for the first time and am very surprised at how much open space there is. There is no problem seeing daylight below the trike. The Ultra was not like this.

This makes me wonder how much water and dirt are able to get in the area under the seat and around all those big electrical connections. Has this been an issue for anyone?

I believe if you spend a little time preventing a problem it is a lot better than trying to find a problem when it happens. Especially when dealing with electrical.
Stop by the Harley Stealership and pick up a tube of their silicone electrical grease. It isn't too expensive, and just use it sparingly. It will probably last you to the next motorcycle. I put in every electrical connection on the bike. When you get to the ECM a little dab will do. Put it on all the fuses, also all the relays. Battery terminals also.
Prevention is always better than repairs at the worst places you can imagine !

[Rick Kay]

I believe if you spend a little time preventing a problem it is a lot better than trying to find a problem when it happens. Especially when dealing with electrical.
Stop by the Harley Stealership and pick up a tube of their silicone electrical grease. It isn't too expensive, and just use it sparingly. It will probably last you to the next motorcycle. I put in every electrical connection on the bike. When you get to the ECM a little dab will do. Put it on all the fuses, also all the relays. Battery terminals also.
Prevention is always better than repairs at the worst places you can imagine !

This is a great idea everyone should do to their trikes. I also put a dab of the dielectric grease on all my bulbs.

[Bill Reber]

Just don't drive it thru the local car wash and you'll be fine LOL

[Sloufoot]

Just don't drive it thru the local car wash and you'll be fine LOL

Summers' air conditioner at it's finest !! Just a rinse will do !!