2014 Tri-Glide Thread

[Trent]

Just got back from dealer. They got in 21 2014's yesterday afternoon and sold 2 of them last night. One was a blue Ultraglide that lasted 30 minutes and out the door. The lower vents can be closed. I like the new tourpac with single latch. It has more room inside than it looks like. I get to take a ride on the first TG that comes in...unless it sells that day. But I have to say..shop guys are concerned. They have no manuals, parts, tools, or any idea how to work on these new changes, specially the electronics. Most of them had no idea water cooled was coming until yesterday. Not trying to be negative,,,just passing on what I heard in various conversations today. Myself,,,I like the new stuff....

[iaff84]

Myself,,,I like the new stuff....


I am with you on new stuff also. Will stay on side lines a few years, more because I have an 11 and not ready for a new one quite yet.
Will be interested in seeing one in trike form and how it rides out stock.
Dennis

[Rick Kay]

I really think Harley hit a home run with this. It still looks like an air cooled motor, and I'll bet the sound is about the same. Increased torque through better systems management and a cooler ride for passengers; it's got something for everybody.

[Trent]

They sound the same..I could not tell any difference there.

[BinIdaho]

Just got back from dealer. They got in 21 2014's yesterday afternoon and sold 2 of them last night. One was a blue Ultraglide that lasted 30 minutes and out the door. The lower vents can be closed. I like the new tourpac with single latch. It has more room inside than it looks like. I get to take a ride on the first TG that comes in...unless it sells that day. But I have to say..shop guys are concerned. They have no manuals, parts, tools, or any idea how to work on these new changes, specially the electronics. Most of them had no idea water cooled was coming until yesterday. Not trying to be negative,,,just passing on what I heard in various conversations today. Myself,,,I like the new stuff....

Ah, the benefit of living close to the dealer Trent (lol)....figured you'd be on their doorstep first thing this morning. I don't like the look or the color selection of the '14's, especially the tour pak (fugly) and (no storage space) lowers. And, what the hell's with the aux lights so high? I'm happy, happy, happy with my '13.

[skuuter]

I really think Harley hit a home run with this. It still looks like an air cooled motor, and I'll bet the sound is about the same. Increased torque through better systems management and a cooler ride for passengers; it's got something for everybody.

I'm thinking it's gonna' be a Hit too.....time will tell, but it addresses an issue that lots of New Trikers/Riders have about Harleys, and Older "Left the Harley Ranks Riders" have used as a reason for leaving...Pretty Exciting News from Harley.....

[bentrider2249]

I was told the reason HD made the changes was to comply with MANDATED government regulations. True or False?

[bobknife]

would like the navigation or new dash but other than that i'm happy with my 2013 since i got it cooled down

[trikermutha]

I was wondering if anyone has test driven the new 2014 TriGlide yet?

If so what are your thoughts on your drive.

We have not seen the new 2014 yet in my area.

[lboos]

I'm just happy I bought the 2013, I guess I'm one of the few who don't like the 2014 ,
For one, I don't like the extra large lowers as they hide the looks of the engine , I took mine off the 2013 the day after I got it home, in my opinion the Harley motor is the best looking motor of all motorcycles , and no one can copy the sound or looks, I really think Harley is going off the deep end with the water pump, hoses, large lower scoops, rad's, and other water cooled stuff .
Harley out sells all other Motorcycles in the world and is the most sought after, they should leave things alone, esp. while their winning.
pretty soon Harley will like the rest, will have so much Tupperware and plastic on their bikes you wont be able to even see that great looking engine,........ like all the rest. JMO .

[Stone1`]

It may be a few days before the dealers get them set up and one on the road for a test ride. It sounds like a lot of dealers got the first 2014s on Monday.

[Moe55]

Have a deposit on a 2014 waiting for it to come in. Talked to dealer today they said they will know in the next few days when the trikes will arrive. The come on a different shipment from the bikes. He said he did not know of any trikes in the area yet.

[whitefatboy]

Have not seen any, but read a new report that the 2014 trike and 7 other models will be liquid cool. ??

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

Have not seen any, but read a new report that the 2014 trike and 7 other models will be liquid cool. ??

Only 3 models with the Twin cool Engine configuration in the US

Triglide 103" Twin Cool

Ultra Limited 103" Twin Cool

CVO Ultra 110" Twin Cool

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

The MOCO has changed the whole system for the 2014 Triglide. There is now a 6 piston caliper in front and new calipers with re-designed larger rotors and brake pads for the rear.

The Rear brakes when applied will link hydraulically to the front center 2 caliper pistons only. It will apply the amount of needed pressure based on speed until your below 35mph.

If you hit the front brake lever the outside 4 pistons then work. The front caliper has two brake lines to it. There one for the linked system from the rear and the other is for the other 2 caliper pistons for the front. If you hit both front and rear at the same time both front and rear system work with all 6 pistons on the front working

The parking brake is a magnetic switch that actuates the parking brake on both rear calipers

[Trent]

Ah, the benefit of living close to the dealer Trent (lol)....figured you'd be on their doorstep first thing this morning. I don't like the look or the color selection of the '14's, especially the tour pak (fugly) and (no storage space) lowers. And, what the hell's with the aux lights so high? I'm happy, happy, happy with my '13.

Just got back from picking up my TG from the shop. 2 more 2014 Ultras going out the door while I was there. Really nice silver and blue on each one.. Both liquid cooled...they were trying to figure out the touch screen...you can change the selection of backlight colors, it tells you what band is playing the music, has the slot for an Ipod or cell phone..you cannot install the windshield pockets...the configuration will not allow it. I do like the tourpac though...comes with the LED light bar that I had to pay 500 bucks for and then pay more to get it installed. The rear lighting does look very nice. The lid tether is a canvas like material now...will prob still break down the line sometime. I don't like the standard GPS on the touch screen being so far down ...you have to take your eyes off the road too long to look at it. I like mine mounted up on the handlebars for easier glancing to see it. The vent opening on the lowers appears to be smaller than what we have...might be less air coming thru there now but with liquid cooling,, you wont need it. The stereo sounds amazing for just factory install...I mean it reeeaaally sounds great...Gets louder the faster you go also.. Just some random thoughts. OH...Had a 2014 orange Fat Boy sittin' there...I liked that a lot....Sales guy told me that the guy that rolled outta there last night with his Ultra came in this afternoon with 300 miles on it!! Ha ha!!! He said you would not believe how much cooler the right side of the motor was...you could put your leg right up against it with no problem...

[JJHog]

Sounds like a lot of things that can get out of whack and break. Why couldn't they just go with a ABS system at least on the front wheel.

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

Sounds like a lot of things that can get out of whack and break. Why couldn't they just go with a ABS system at least on the front wheel.

The calipers are made by Hayes brakes. The hydraulic rear link system is a independent setup with its own fluid from the front brake lever. Also the rear does have a lot more plumbing to make it work.

[Bikerbozo]

I wonder how those brakes would handle rain and snow. There are times I use only the rear brakes since the front would lock right up. Seems like they took that choice away. I'd wait a couple years before trusting any radical redesign.

[Sloufoot]

Sounds like a lot of things that can get out of whack and break. Why couldn't they just go with a ABS system at least on the front wheel.

You wouldn't have much advantage having just the front wheel for the ABS. All it would do is keep the front wheel from locking up with no other brakes being applied. With an ABS system on the front & rear it would be able to supervise both axles breaking.
I think the new system might work out better than the old system. But I'll also give it a while to prove out.
I think they know new riders don't use both brakes most of the time.