Well the new to me 2012 Tri is finally at its new home........

[Fla Hiker]

I just serviced my fw getting it ready in case warmer weather arrives in the next few months. Seriously though, i checked the moisture level in all hydraulic fluids. Brake fluid (front) was clear but tested 3% moisture. Rear brakes fluid clear but tested between 3- 4%. Clutch fluid filthy and 4% moisture. A little over an hour to flush fluids (my wife kept mc full while i vacuumed. Test ride revealed fluids definitely needed changing.

How do I test for a percentage value for moisture? I see the brake fluids are clear/clean but she's been sitting for a fare bit of time. I certainly have no problem placing a brake line flush on the agenda, especially because it's a safety concern.

[Jack Klarich]

How do I test for a percentage value for moisture? I see the brake fluids are clear/clean but she's been sitting for a fare bit of time. I certainly have no problem placing a brake line flush on the agenda, especially because it's a safety concern.

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[Fla Hiker]

This is the reason for the new tire that'll be here Friday , along with oil filter and the drain plug o-rings arrived today. Dang I like getting bike stuff in the mail.

So back the the tire. The only thing I can figure is he (FIL) locked it up at some point, the rear tires look great.

[Tucci]

How do I test for a percentage value for moisture? I see the brake fluids are clear/clean but she's been sitting for a fare bit of time. I certainly have no problem placing a brake line flush on the agenda, especially because it's a safety concern.

The unit that Jack Klarich posted is the same one I used. Simple to use.

[Fla Hiker]

The unit that Jack Klarich posted is the same one I used. Simple to use.

I totally missed the link but one is on it's way.

[Gorilla]

nice tri terry

[Zammy]

Congrats Terry, the trike looks really good, have fun.

[Triglide1950]

Hi Terry

Welcome to TT from Minnesota. Ride for awhile before deciding what to add. Just ask a question here, and you'll get plenty of great information .

[Tucci]

Another thing pointed out by Jack Klarich, in a previous thread, there is an overabundance of assembly lube in the master cylinder. It only took a minute to wipe it clean, but that is what made the clutch fluid filthy.

[Rev J]

Welcome from eastern NC. Nice looking ride. I rode a Honda all my life and still own a VTX1300R. Wife and I made the 'mistake' of test driving a 2014 Triglide and instantly fell in love. It takes a little getting used to but now it's second nature. Wife loves the comfort of the Triglide. That thing is nice on long trips. Happy trails.

[MDO]

Congratulations on your new TG. Just flush the fluid every 2 years, per HD.

I do need to order a tester, thanks Jack.

[Trampas]

Very good looking trike there and very low miles, enjoy it, just broken in

All for now Trampas

[Jack Klarich]

Congratulations on your new TG. Just flush the fluid every 2 years, per HD.

I do need to order a tester, thanks Jack.

You bet ya Micheal

It figures after I bought mine years ago they have become smaller and cheaper The Shark brake fluid tester is the one I own, expensive BUT very accurate

[Fla Hiker]

Welcome from eastern NC. Nice looking ride. I rode a Honda all my life and still own a VTX1300R. Wife and I made the 'mistake' of test driving a 2014 Triglide and instantly fell in love. It takes a little getting used to but now it's second nature. Wife loves the comfort of the Triglide. That thing is nice on long trips. Happy trails.

In the back ground in one of the pics you'll see a VTX 1800R. It has a beautiful metallic flake English racing green paint job. I might as well post a pic of it. Though this shot doesn't do it justice due to being under the elm tree. In the sun she glitters nicely. I'm supposed to sell it and The 02 wing I have but thinking I might keep this one and let go of the wing

[graygoat]

In the back ground in one of the pics you'll see a VTX 1800R. It has a beautiful metallic flake English racing green paint job. I might as well post a pic of it. Though this shot doesn't do it justice due to being under the elm tree. In the sun she glitters nicely. I'm supposed to sell it and The 02 wing I have but thinking I might keep this one and let go of the wing

Brings back some memories. I bought an 06 VTX1300R off the dealer floor in Aug 07. Had blue & silver custom paint. Put over 42k trouble free miles on it in the 6 years I had it. Great bike.

[Fla Hiker]

As you can see in the right side pic it has the SE breather cover and the filter appears to be of the K&N type

Then when I took A look at the header pipes they don't appear to join at any point then separate to their individual exhausts. so where is the catalytic converter?

In the exhausts? The exhausts appear unmodified with baffles clearly present.

I also found an SE EFI race tuner (32114-01A) in a box.

Any thoughts on all this info?

[1dn5up]

The 12’s had the cat at the collector. From the pix it seems like the header pipes have been changed to true duals. Also it also has a tune as well as a free Flo air cleaner.

With out the tune, the 12’s are real pigs on response.

[Fla Hiker]

The 12’s had the cat at the collector. From the pix it seems like the header pipes have been changed to true duals. Also it also has a tune as well as a free Flo air cleaner.

With out the tune, the 12’s are real pigs on response.

I'm certain my father in law would have completed the stage one with the tune. Why would one spend the money and not have the tune done, right? He must have chosen to not worry with after market slip-ons. Though that would certainly open up the entire exhaust out flow.

[Fearless]

What you found out about your header pipe almost seals your Cat is gone. And the tuner you found sounds like your father in law has already resolved a great number of Harley issues long ago. You may check the mufflers and find an abbreviated baffles seems like you have a real jewel to ride keep us posted on progress remember you will always be riding with him. Travel safe Fred

[Fla Hiker]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.

In regards to the exhausts. Is there any ill effects utilizing the OEM exhausts whilst having a stage one up front?