Vintage 09' Vivid Black, Boyesen X force intake, DK Customs DIY external breather, PV tuner, Mighty Mite love Jugs,Titanium Wrapped Header pipe, Khrome Werks 2+2 Wide Sweepers, DK 2" tank lift deluxe, Air Deflectors, Rear Bumper, Fender Chrome trim, Kuri. Rear lights, 9" LRS recurve flat top wind screen, LED headlight and spots, Hubcaps rear wheels
Thanks, yep the waiting is driving me nuts, mapped out a bunch of rides to take it on.
After many years on two wheels and then spinal surgery last October, I had to finally admit the legs are too old to feel safe.
Rented a TG last week, probably the most uncomfortable I've ever been on a bike. Video of me trying to get it out of the dealers lots could have sold for big bucks.
First 5 miles I thought about taking it back and saying "no thanks", after 20, I pretty much got comfortable stopping without putting my feet down, 120 miles later I felt like a kid again on my first scooter.
Back in the wind again
I put a new front tire on the old girl today. Michelin commander II
James E.Young
VietNam Vet. 11B40
2013 Anniversary Edition Tri-Glide
Couple days ago got the 10k service done on mine and then helped BIL install a DK EBS on his stock 15 Tri.
It is what it is.
16 Tri Glide vivid black
Spent Thursday, after cardio rehab installing some new DK products.
FL-Vied fuel enrichment
premium white LED drop-in headlight
Cooling deflector wings
Oil filter relocation/ oil cooler combo for Harley Trikes
After install I took it on a short ride.
Don't forget to Honor Our Fallen this Memorial Day.
James Young
VietNam Veteran 11B40
PGR Rider
2013 Tri-Glide #1146 of 1450
Been riding it around the Smokeys the last few days, remembering Larry Weaver.
Kevin
Yesterday, I rode the trike to the dealer in a town about an hour away to get it wired to pull a trailer. I can't pick it up until next Saturday because I can't get there after work before they close.
Took our 2017 trike in today for its 1000 mile checkup at 2000 miles. While its there they will install saddlebags, accessory switch kit, and a complete Stage 1 upgrade with Screaming Eagle mufflers and Breather. Hopefully we will be able to get it back for the weekend.
Still waiting on a rider backrest and XM module that is backordered.
It 90 miles one way so I will be doing the services in the future myself.
Bob
We did about 1500 miles on the TG on the Larry Weaver Memorial Ride. I've started a Ride Report Thread with a lot of photos on it at this link-
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threa...Lots-of-Photos
Kevin
I did about 250 mile ride with some buddies, then I headed home 120 miles. I made it about 20 miles and the engine quit, I looked in my rear view mirror and I have never seen so much smoke in my life, and I have had a couple of car engine blow. After waiting 3 hours for a tow truck took it to my dealer. They ran compression check, both cylinders read 10 psi. So it was decided I am gonna need a rebuild. Instead of a rebuild I had them order a crate engine 120st. This engine should put a little more umph in the trike . Harley did not back order the engine so I am hoping it arrives soon. So then install and Dyno. Want it back as the weather up here has finally gotten nice for riding and the wife and I have some trips planned. So that is what I did to my bike, I blew the engine . I surely thought I would get a lot more than 60,000 miles out of an engine. Of course the extended warranty expired last summer.
Rear lift kit, and tour pak relocation, Road Zepplin Air seat, Chrome front forks, SE 120 ST engine, Headers by V&H, Stock mufflers, SE 259E cams, TTS tuner and SE Air Cleaner, 58 mm Throttle Body, Tank lift, Wind Deflectors, DIY Crankcase Breather, Floorboard Ext.
Amateur Radio : W4WNG
Really sorry to hear that. You will like the new 120.
I know it is no consolation, but you went longer than many. The "normal" amount of heat in the 103's cause accelerated wear and tear. My 2011 had to be rebuilt under warranty at 10K miles.
I know of dozens that have had to be rebuilt at 10-30K miles. All because of the heat causing accelerated wear.
The same thing will occur with the 120, but the good news for any of the engines, 103, 107, 114, 120, is that there are some basic things you can do to get the heat down and have well over 100k trouble free miles.
You can see the REPORT HERE on how to cool down a Twin Cam & M8 engine.
I took the steps listed in the report above on my rebuilt engine and had over 50k trouble free, full power miles before I sold it.
I also took the same steps on my 2014 Twin Cam and am approaching 50K trouble free, full power miles on it.
Kevin
Thanks for the info Kevin. I followed your trip to Alaska with your wife a few years ago on your 2011. I enjoyed it very much with the pictures.
I have done a few of the changes to cool the engine down that you mentioned. I am going to look at doing a few of your suggestions such as the tank lift, defectors and breather system. I have a SE stage I a/c and have always been upset with the oil from the breathers dripping out of the a/c at times. I have a TTS tuner on the trike for a few years. I put V&H headers without the cat and slip ons from V&H. However my wife complained about the excess noise so i went back to the stock mufflers with the V&H headers. Actually they sound pretty good with the cat gone I hope this will work out with the 120 st engine. The dealer has installed 3 of these engines so far, he says he is getting 130 hp on the dyno, so this should push the trike along better Thanks again Kevin
Rear lift kit, and tour pak relocation, Road Zepplin Air seat, Chrome front forks, SE 120 ST engine, Headers by V&H, Stock mufflers, SE 259E cams, TTS tuner and SE Air Cleaner, 58 mm Throttle Body, Tank lift, Wind Deflectors, DIY Crankcase Breather, Floorboard Ext.
Amateur Radio : W4WNG
My stock windshield developed a crack, so replaced it today with an LRS 10", tinted flat top. I like the look on my black Tri. No time to ride with it yet, though.
It is what it is.
16 Tri Glide vivid black
Cleaned a cluster of bugs from the windshield, I like it dirty, plus a mile on a dirt road makes for a good buildup. How much mud does it take before the tires rub on it
2012 Triglide Piaggio MP3 500 to get groceries 1991 FLHS as back up
"Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it !"
Tiffany, Olive, Daisy, “The Three Musketeers” together again.
I finally got around to installing my Floor Board Extenders on my 2016 Tri-Glide. I purchased the extenders from DK Customs.
Simple install and they make a very welcome change to my feet positions while riding. Stock placement was just way to close to the engine for me for heat and for just being comfortable.
2016 Tri Glide
Started yesterday and finished up this morning, Coolmaster, frame mount and vibration master. Not too hard to do although getting the hose clamps and bracket on the frame is really tight fit. On a 2017 Tri Glide
Next up wiil probaby be floorboard extentions and a tank lift.
Bob