What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[graygoat]

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

Welcome aboard & enjoy the ride! Congrats to you!

 

[Larry Sobczak]

What did you do to your Trike Today ?

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

Most important thing to remember is it's wider in the back. That takes a little time.

 

[jeyoung]

Tires

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

 

[graygoat]

Couple days ago got the 10k service done on mine and then helped BIL install a DK EBS on his stock 15 Tri.

 

[jeyoung]

New Parts

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:cxtv:

VietNam Veteran 11B40

PGR Rider

2013 Tri-Glide #1146 of 1450 :wave4:

 

[DK Custom Products]

Been riding it around the Smokeys the last few days, remembering Larry Weaver.

Kevin

 

[2013blackandsilver]

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.

 

[hardwickbv]

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

 

[DK Custom Products]

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/threads/41944-Ride-Report-Out-to-the-Smokys-Lots-of-Photos

Kevin

 

[427dave]

Engine blew up

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.

 

[DK Custom Products]

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.

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

 

[427dave]

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

 

[graygoat]

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.

 

[1dn5up]

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 :Shrug:

 

[desertclassic]

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.

I have the same windshield added it last year. It is the best windshield that I have used for the triglide. Jim

 

[Fozworth]

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.

 

[hardwickbv]

Installed Love Jugs

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

 

[hardwickbv]

End Caps

Installed 4" Revolver end caps on my Screaming Eagle pipes.

They made bigger a difference in the tone than I thought they would.

Was running without caps while they were on backorder.

It sounds a lot better now.

Bob

 

[DK Custom Products]

Rode it home in the rain today...left out a bit early to beat the lighting part of the storm passing thru.

Taking Mary out to dinner tonight for her bday....gonna leave the TG parked and take the truck...we'll be much drier when we get to the restaurant.

Kevin

 

[BillR]

Taking Mary out to dinner tonight for her bday....

Kevin

Tell Mary Happy Birthday from one Gemini to another.