What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[Fearless]

Fuzz on a few applications like that I used a dremel tool wire wheel (small one) and cleaned them really well and used rust converter then went with a good lube. Jack most likely said it best anti-seize and a good torque value will serve much better. just sayin

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Well, my Long Ride Shield finally got here. I did not like the F4 for a Harley. It was way thicker than an OEM which leaves a good gap between the outer and inner faring.

I like the Windspliter 10" because of the little side wings, but, even though I like to look over the shield, the 10" just doesn't give you much protection from the bugs, rocks and wind.

I found the 12" Reaper on the Long Ride Shield web site. I liked the slight tint on the Windsplitter, but, I have a light tint 14" Recurve LRS in the light tint and it's just too dark for me. So, I went with the clear 12". It is 2" taller than the wind splitter, still has the little side wings and also has a little recurve.

I did get it installed, but, haven't taken it out yet to test. Noon here now and already around 95* and I just don't like it that hot, on a long trip, okay, to test a windscreen, nope.

From front



Sides:

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Some canned photos to show the shape of my shield

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I really hate the look of the weights on my trikes wheels. Tried RideOn ... big drama, not RideOns fault, so thinking I'll try Dyna Beads, they've come highly recommended by several people and the concept is fascinating.

I do have some questions:

1) their web site talks about "filtered valve stem". What is that and does the tri have them? Do you need them? Can they be installed on a tri?

2) how hard was it to get the beads into the tires? I've watch several videos of "tricks" to make it easier. Do you want the valve stem at 6 o'clock, 3 o'clock

3) their web site talks about removing all weights on motorcycles, can/should that be done on the rears too?

4) if you've done this, does the trike ride smooth without weights?

Thanks in advance.

[MDO]

Well, my Long Ride Shield finally got here. I did not like the F4 for a Harley. It was way thicker than an OEM which leaves a good gap between the outer and inner faring.

I like the Windspliter 10" because of the little side wings, but, even though I like to look over the shield, the 10" just doesn't give you much protection from the bugs, rocks and wind.

I found the 12" Reaper on the Long Ride Shield web site. I liked the slight tint on the Windsplitter, but, I have a light tint 14" Recurve LRS in the light tint and it's just too dark for me. So, I went with the clear 12". It is 2" taller than the wind splitter, still has the little side wings and also has a little recurve.

I did get it installed, but, haven't taken it out yet to test. Noon here now and already around 95* and I just don't like it that hot, on a long trip, okay, to test a windscreen, nope.

From front



Sides:

I'm sorry you had problems, but you said it, it could have been worse. (as always) Tell the dog to not push down so hard on the passenger pegs. I like the pics of the new shield & I can also see you lost the phone # for 1-800-GOT-JUNK

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I can also see you lost the phone # for 1-800-GOT-JUNK

Why mess with perfection???

[MDO]

Why mess with perfection???

My garage looks like a bomb went off in it, BUT I know where everything is.

[DK Custom Products]

I really hate the look of the weights on my trikes wheels. Tried RideOn ... big drama, not RideOns fault, so thinking I'll try Dyna Beads, they've come highly recommended by several people and the concept is fascinating.

I do have some questions:

1) their web site talks about "filtered valve stem". What is that and does the tri have them? Do you need them? Can they be installed on a tri?

2) how hard was it to get the beads into the tires? I've watch several videos of "tricks" to make it easier. Do you want the valve stem at 6 o'clock, 3 o'clock

3) their web site talks about removing all weights on motorcycles, can/should that be done on the rears too?

4) if you've done this, does the trike ride smooth without weights?

Thanks in advance.

I've never used any special valve stem, nor had any issues from using the OEM stems.

It is a PITA to get the beads in...not because it is particularly difficult, it is just a slow process. 7 or 8 o'clock is what workd fastest (least slow) for me.

I've run these in dozens of tires, and always try and put them in when the tire is being mounted...much easier.

I've always removed the weights, including on the rear tires. Have well over 150K miles on trikes running them and they work well.

Kevin

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I've never used any special valve stem, nor had any issues from using the OEM stems.

It is a PITA to get the beads in...not because it is particularly difficult, it is just a slow process. 7 or 8 o'clock is what workd fastest (least slow) for me.

I've run these in dozens of tires, and always try and put them in when the tire is being mounted...much easier.

I've always removed the weights, including on the rear tires. Have well over 150K miles on trikes running them and they work well.

Kevin

I was reading their web site, and they have a few places where they imply there can't be any bead sealer anywhere but the bead ... I have no idea what is inside the tires as far as bead sealer ... they did take be back and show me that the ride on is gone ... so, I'm thinking I could add these with no issues.

I've watched bunches of videos on installing the beads ... so I don't think it would be an issue ... I have lots of "free" time now that I'm retarded ...

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Gonna try the beads and see how it goes.

As a side note, Kira and I got to get on the tri and test the new shield.

I'm jazzed, the shield is just the right height. I look about an inch over the top of the shield. The recurve pushes everything over my head. I saw several bugs coming right at me just turn and go over me. Don't get me wrong ... I've been hit with thousands of bugs, but, as I get older, it's nice not to be hit.

I can't speak for the co rider, but, she barked at everything the whole ride ... so, I'm gonna assume she is a happy camper.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Okay, since the air is so bad from the wild fires here, I won't be riding for awhile. The Dyna Beads have shipped .... So, I decided to pull the rear wheels and remove the wheel weights and all the associated adhesive.

Jacked up the rear end (getting good at this) and pulled first the right rear wheel. Look what I found on the inside were you can't see too well.



As you can see, one weight was hanging by a tiny bit of the adhesive on the left of the picture of the weights. You can also see that one or maybe two weights had already come off completely on the right.

I used my Harbor Freight nylon pry tools and just barely touched the weights and they fell off. You can see not much of the adhesive was actually holding these weights on.



I used Goo Gone and the nylon tool to get the residue off.

Next came the left wheel.



Same procedure here, again not much adhesive actually attached to the wheel. More Goo Gone and nylon tool.

Next I did the front wheel. Didn't remove the wheel, just jacked up the front and rotated the wheel as needed to get the residue from the wheel weights off. The weights on the front wheel were attached a lot better. The adhesive was white and way more sticky than the weights on the rear. These were put on at the Honda shop. More like what I'm used to seeing. There was white gooey stuff on the weights I took off and the rim as well. Getting the white goo off was a lot more challenging and took about a half a spray bottle of goo gone and lots of rags.

I was so glad to be done and in lots of pain, I forgot to take pics of the front. Oh, why was I in pain??? When going from the right rear wheel to the left, I forgot the jack handle was sticking out the back of the trike between the two jack stand and yep, tripped over it. Landed on my new knee. Had a couple small cuts but kept working.

When I got all done, went inside and noticed this:



After cleaning up, I went into the hot tub for heat, now am laying with an ice bag on it ... will alternate heat and ice ... might have to break my surgeons heart and tell him what I did ....

[rhino 2]

Okay, since the air is so bad from the wild fires here, I won't be riding for awhile. The Dyna Beads have shipped .... So, I decided to pull the rear wheels and remove the wheel weights and all the associated adhesive.

Jacked up the rear end (getting good at this) and pulled first the right rear wheel. Look what I found on the inside were you can't see too well.



As you can see, one weight was hanging by a tiny bit of the adhesive on the left of the picture of the weights. You can also see that one or maybe two weights had already come off completely on the right.

I used my Harbor Freight nylon pry tools and just barely touched the weights and they fell off. You can see not much of the adhesive was actually holding these weights on.



I used Goo Gone and the nylon tool to get the residue off.

Next came the left wheel.



Same procedure here, again not much adhesive actually attached to the wheel. More Goo Gone and nylon tool.

Next I did the front wheel. Didn't remove the wheel, just jacked up the front and rotated the wheel as needed to get the residue from the wheel weights off. The weights on the front wheel were attached a lot better. The adhesive was white and way more sticky than the weights on the rear. These were put on at the Honda shop. More like what I'm used to seeing. There was white gooey stuff on the weights I took off and the rim as well. Getting the white goo off was a lot more challenging and took about a half a spray bottle of goo gone and lots of rags.

I was so glad to be done and in lots of pain, I forgot to take pics of the front. Oh, why was I in pain??? When going from the right rear wheel to the left, I forgot the jack handle was sticking out the back of the trike between the two jack stand and yep, tripped over it. Landed on my new knee. Had a couple small cuts but kept working.

When I got all done, went inside and noticed this:



After cleaning up, I went into the hot tub for heat, now am laying with an ice bag on it ... will alternate heat and ice ... might have to break my surgeons heart and tell him what I did ....

Un-less you painted the weights' Harley uses lead ones [un-colored] ......

As far as the jack handle i get shined every now and then from the tow hitch on my Ram truck... ....

P/S If you apply a little McKees 37 wheel protector/cleaner to those wheels that dust wont stick to them...

[ultrafxr]

Damn Fuzzy. Not sure what that knee looked like before you fell but it sure doesn't look right now. Be careful man. You ain't getting any younger and that ground / concrete seems to get harder and harder. Seriously take care and hope you get to feeling better soon.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

P/S If you apply a little McKees 37 wheel protector/cleaner to those wheels that dust wont stick to them...

The photos are of the inside ... I do have McKey's on the outside.

Damn Fuzzy. Not sure what that knee looked like before you fell but it sure doesn't look right now. Be careful man. You ain't getting any younger and that ground / concrete seems to get harder and harder. Seriously take care and hope you get to feeling better soon.

That's very true ... I did the work in the garage which gave me not much room to maneuver. I didn't want to get rained of with ash and really didn't want to lay in the ash.

I've been icing the knee all afternoon. It's still swollen, but, it's more spread out. Initially is was the size of a silver dollar and 3 inches sticking out. Now it's more like a apple where my knee used to be. Good news ... not a lot of pain now, just tenderness from the tight skin cause of the swelling.

[Halfnormal]

Finally installed the comfort lift. What a difference it makes on suspension and steering. What is more interesting is that it already had the Legend trike lift kit already installed but I could not tell an improvement until the comfort lift was installed. I used the max lift settings. Oh yeah, the Legend is twice as much!

[NC Triker]

Took my trike to an indy dealer and had the clutch and brake fluid changed. Almost a year over due but I sleep better knowing it's done. $80 and 1 hour. Local HD dealer quoted $150.

[DK Custom Products]

Finally installed the comfort lift. What a difference it makes on suspension and steering. What is more interesting is that it already had the Legend trike lift kit already installed but I could not tell an improvement until the comfort lift was installed. I used the max lift settings. Oh yeah, the Legend is twice as much!

That is great to hear. Was just talking earlier today, with a guy that builds quarter million dollar off road racing vehicles, about suspension and geometry, specifically about the increased angle on the shocks that the Convertible Comfort Lift™ gives.

We designed it because it made common sense to get those shocks at more of an angle....he was talking numbers and shaft speed and a bunch of other stuff I did not understand or retain. lol

All that matters is that these really make a nice improvement in ride quality.

Oh, yeah, Legend copied our old design, and charges twice what we charge for our new design. Goes to show, you DON'T always get what you pay for.

Kevin

[DK Custom Products]

When I got all done, went inside and noticed this:



After cleaning up, I went into the hot tub for heat, now am laying with an ice bag on it ... will alternate heat and ice ... might have to break my surgeons heart and tell him what I did ....

OUCH, OUCH, OUCH! That hurts just looking at it.

How is your knee doing?

Kevin

[FuzzyWuzHe]

OUCH, OUCH, OUCH! That hurts just looking at it.

How is your knee doing?

Kevin

Did ice then heat for 18 hours or so, now just ice. Doing pretty good. Just in time for the Dana Bead install ... they came today ...

[FuzzyWuzHe]

So, got up early as normal, to put the Dyna Beads in the tires. Two oz. front and three oz each rear. Took almost 3 hours ... and I cheated ... LOL.

I removed the valve stem, installed the clear plastic tube, added beads to the hose until about 3/4 of the hose was full of beads. I then put the compressor air nozzle on the hose and blew air in. When the tire got to about 15#, I would bump the air. The air in the tire would clear the nozzle when the air was off, then I would hit it again. Five or six bumps would clear the hose. Let the air out of the tire, repeat.

I can see why the recommend putting them in at a tire change ... way easier.

Anyway, when I got the tires aired up again, came in the house, got cleaned up, let Kira get a drink and do her business. Off to test the ride.

By this time it was noon and 96*. Not my favorite time to ride, but, couldn't wait tp see the results.

WOW ... really smooth and no humming. Should of done this from the start. Very pleased with the results.

The trike is pretty close to perfect ... Must be time to trade it ...