Hi All
While I was at the local dealer’s parts counter, picking up an oil filter and oil, and whining about how my legs and hips were starting to want a life of their own. A 2013 Tri Glide started whispering to me from out on the showroom floor. Counter guy say “check ‘er out” So I took a closer look, walked around her, tried a couple times to mount and dismount as gracefully as I could. As I was sitting there trying to figure out what all the buttons were for, and thinking Wow, that’s a radio…wait, and a CB…and a CD player.. Neat! This isn’t too out of character for me because after owning an FLH standard for the last 13 years I just recently discovered it comes with a cigarette lighter tucked under the left side of the fairing. While I’m in the middle of my little dream state, a voice from over my shoulder says, ”Nice isn’t it”. I lumber off the trike as quick as I could, feeling a little like a 14 year old who’d been caught in the shower too long. As I creak into an upright posture, there to my surprise is Brian, one of the salesmen. I’m not sure, but I think the parts guy sic’d him on me.
I started with the obligatory “Just tire kickin” Blah, Blah Blah. He knew I was lying even before I did. I asked a few questions, Brian was real helpful, I said I was kinda interested but don’t count on it took his card and said I’d let him know either way. Well about a week later two or three more visits with more questions, Thanks to this forum and the people here. A credit union anxious to lend old working guys money and the support and approval of my better half “She who must be obeyed”. I’m just a test ride and a couple signatures away from being a Tri Glide owner.
I like this forum and have tried to read as much as I can. And I need a few posts so I can make a signature line. So I thought I ask for some feedback here. I’m most likely going to ride it stock for a quite a while. I like the T Glide lift kits and may consider the Clutch Wiz after I see how things work.
I think I understand the heat issues and once again I’ll probably wait a season to decide on any mods there. If anyone can throw some suggestions or links to info I may have missed for a new to trike rider. I do appreciate it. I apologize for being wordy but I’m already sporting a three wheeled grin and I haven’t ridden it yet
Thanks
Gary