please someone talk me out of it.

[ISP-FL]

Not sure if you have done so or not, but you should take a test ride on the 2019 before making your final decision. I was probably 50/50 on trading my 16 until I took the test ride. For me there was just too big of a difference in performance and comfort not to trade.

Our riding is a little different than most. We put between 8,000 and 9,000 miles on a year and most of that is 2-up. The trike might get those miles in 10 to 15 different states every year though (trailer in between). The new nav system was very important to me. It is 100 times faster than the old 1980's crap on my 2016, plus if you stop for fuel and turn your engine off the routing will start back up again when you get back on the road.

Overall I have found the 2019 just a better performing and enjoyable bike to ride/drive.

 

[Capt.Bob]

Not sure if you have done so or not, but you should take a test ride on the 2019 before making your final decision. I was probably 50/50 on trading my 16 until I took the test ride. For me there was just too big of a difference in performance and comfort not to trade.

Our riding is a little different than most. We put between 8,000 and 9,000 miles on a year and most of that is 2-up. The trike might get those miles in 10 to 15 different states every year though (trailer in between). The new nav system was very important to me. It is 100 times faster than the old 1980's crap on my 2016, plus if you stop for fuel and turn your engine off the routing will start back up again when you get back on the road.

Overall I have found the 2019 just a better performing and enjoyable bike to ride/drive.

Joe, You experienced the 2019 with two-up riding before I did but both of us have now been able ride our 2019's with two passengers and what I have found that is consistent with your reports is that the new and improved front and rear suspensions of the Tri Glides are most noticeable in two-up conditions as opposed to solo riding where the differences in ride quality are not nearly as pronounced.

However, since John (OP) has the 14" DK supplied shocks and Custom Comfort Lift on his beautiful 2014 TGU, I don't think that the differences we are pointing out should be that much of a game changer in his decision making processes. He has a really low-mileage ride that is paid for and has incorporated some of the 2019's improvements and he could also get Kevin's offerings for front shock improvements that are said to be additive as well. Bob

 

[ISP-FL]

You are correct Bob. His ride comfort could be about the same with his current modifications. I went from a stock 2016 suspension to the 2019 suspension so I noticed a huge change. A test ride will probably confirm for him if he really wants to trade up.

 

[hddocfl]

Traded my 2017 Tri for a 2019 Tri and have no regrets, it is a different ride all together for me. Capt Bob gave his impressions of the ride and differences in the 2019 tri vs older rides and I concur completely with his ride report.

 

[1dn5up]

If it’s to your liking and it ain’t broke , keep it. My job is done

 

[leonard]

please someone talk me out of it

I had a 18 and put the pro action shocks on it then traded for a 19 the ride of the 18 was much better with pro action so I replaced the stock with the pro action and comfort lift very good ride. Buy the way I took the shocks off the 18 before I traded it, but I like the pro action ride better than the stock shocks

 

[Jack Klarich]

My best advice would be an extended test ride, maybe even rent it for a day

 

[FRR]

If you have only ridden 5800 miles in over 4 years, than it doesn't really make much difference what you ride. Keep what you've got. Save your money.

 

[johno]

Fred Mileage is low but I am 2nd owner. Ive put a little over 2000 miles since I bought it a little over a year ago and last summer was a shutout with rain basically every week. Ive decided to keep it anyway. Thanks for the input

 

[Fearless]

Fred Mileage is low but I am 2nd owner. Ive put a little over 2000 miles since I bought it a little over a year ago and last summer was a shutout with rain basically every week. Ive decided to keep it anyway. Thanks for the input

Do what works for you if you don't have a fortune in modifications and find a smoking hot deal look at it. Other than that do heat management on it and run the wheels off of it. That is what I am planning with ours. Good luck with your choice. Travel safe Fred/Jeanne

 

[headheaded]

Besides the ride quality, do you think the engine has proven itself yet ? I'm still reading alot of problems with the M8 engine going on out there. I know not everyone is having these problems, but many are.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Besides the ride quality, do you think the engine has proven itself yet ? I'm still reading alot of problems with the M8 engine going on out there. I know not everyone is having these problems, but many are.

Even from the beginning it has been a very small % of folks having problems.

Of course, if you're the one having the problem it does not matter that 99+% of the folks with M8's don't have a problem...It might as well be 100%.

There are two predominant issues that the M8's have had-

• Oil transfer from the transmission to the primary
  

• Oil sumping in the engine
  

The oil transfer appears to be 99.9% whipped with the 2019's.

The sumping was much more predominant in the M8's that had a Harley brand Stage III or IV upgrade, but it also happened with bone stock too.

But there have been very few reported cases with the '19's that are stock or Stage I.

I personally was not comfortable with going to a M8 a year or two ago. Now, is a different story. While the chances were slim of a problem in 17 or 18, they are much slimmer now.

That said...I did speak with a Customer of ours, just a few weeks ago, he has a '19 and is experiencing oil transfer. So it is not 100% whipped, but much better than it was.

Kevin

 

[FRR]

Don't waste the money, unless you have it to burn. Your bike isn't even broke in yet. Besides, it doesn't appear you are riding much.

 

[Trampas]

Well I will throw in my 2 cents worth, if happy with what you have keep it, if not and you have the itch to trade then do it. I have a 2018 triglide, had a 2016 and had it all decked out the way I wanted so to speak, there was other things I was going to do if I kept it, had a chance to sell it and I did, have regretted it since, it run just fine and had the power that I wanted if it was bone stock, like I said I was going to add more to it for power. So I bought a brand new 2018 and traded my other 2 bikes in for it and have regretted getting rid of my other 2 bikes, oh well live and learn. Only have around 20 miles on the 2018 and then cold weather and snow appeared so it sits in the garage, when spring gets here I have to take it in for warranty work, got the letter for the clutch, who knows I may have oil mitration later on and maybe oil sumping also, its a gamble when buying new, just can't wait until spring hits so I can see what I have and what it will do.

Like I said, alot to think about and as Kevin pointed out, maybe some major changes for 2020, I don't think it will happed personally. Oh by the way, you have a sharp looking bike now.

All for now Trampas

 

[DK Custom Products]

Well I will throw in my 2 cents worth, if happy with what you have keep it, if not and you have the itch to trade then do it. I have a 2018 triglide, had a 2016 and had it all decked out the way I wanted so to speak, there was other things I was going to do if I kept it, had a chance to sell it and I did, have regretted it since, it run just fine and had the power that I wanted if it was bone stock, like I said I was going to add more to it for power. So I bought a brand new 2018 and traded my other 2 bikes in for it and have regretted getting rid of my other 2 bikes, oh well live and learn. Only have around 20 miles on the 2018 and then cold weather and snow appeared so it sits in the garage, when spring gets here I have to take it in for warranty work, got the letter for the clutch, who knows I may have oil mitration later on and maybe oil sumping also, its a gamble when buying new, just can't wait until spring hits so I can see what I have and what it will do.

Like I said, alot to think about and as Kevin pointed out, maybe some major changes for 2020, I don't think it will happed personally. Oh by the way, you have a sharp looking bike now.

All for now Trampas

Yeah, I'm with you on thinking no changes in 2020 for the Tri Glide. They made some changes in '17, and then again in '19. I think they'll leave it the way it is for now.

They gotta be spending a ton on R&D on all the new models they have slated to come out over the next few years...both gas and electric.

BUT, we'll know for sure this coming August!

Kevin

 

[johno]

After giving it a lot of thought Ive decided to keep her for awhile. I have not had any problems with my ride and most important is its paid for. Now just need to save for some mighty mites ,tank lift and some highway pegs.

 

[Fearless]

I have to agree now make it your ride get the shop manuals and get to know your ride. If you need any help you know where to get it. Good luck on your journey with your ride.:good: Fred

 

[daf62757]

Current ride is a 2014 TG with 5800 miles, whim , 14" shocks with comfort lift moded seat with backrest and a few other things. Stopped at my dealer and looked at a View attachment 665842019. Don't know if there's enough of a change to do a trade but the dealer is trying real hard to get me to do it. Picture is before I made any changes.

Aside from a lager motor, newer style boom box, and suspension it is the same bike. You can only ride so fast and the larger motor will get you to 70 faster, but is it worth it. I was attending my HOG chapter meeting today and afterwards, walked around the stealership to see the toys. A 2014 was on the floor same color as yours and they had it priced for 25K. If you have money to burn, go for it. If you are watching your money, think hard!