Greetings, new forum member interested in your responses to my intended TG

[rhino 2]

Even the ducks weren't flying today!

Tried to upload a picture but it didn't display perhaps it was too big.

As I ride year round, it was important to have the air intakes somewhat protected vs the CVO which has the M8 air filters.

I spent 5 years in Tacoma 1 year...........1965......

[jonfjr]

I spent 5 years in Tacoma 1 year...........1965......

At least you are now free of the dull day syndrome he he and were able to get somewhat drier weather to ride.

[Gorilla]

So, the deed is done.

I am proud to announce the ownership of a 2020 Tahitian Teal TG Ultra.

As you have probably read, my interest was in a 2020 CVO TG (white) but the 2020 Tahitian Teal TG Ultra was hard to pass up on due to the color.

Some of you had written "make it your own" and that is what I have done:

1) Heated seats and grips

2) Adjustable levers

3) Light inside tour pack lid

4) Highway pegs

5) Folding back rest

6) Rear frame height adjusting kit

7) Front painted inner fairing near the instruments

8) Clear paint protection around wheel trims etc

9) TPMS

Dealer is going to order the parts and I am going to get a riders trike course.

Very happy and blessed.

Ride safe,

Jon.

CONGRATS JON well done enjoy

[jonfjr]

CONGRATS JON well done enjoy

Ted,

Thanks.

I was trying to post up a picture, but I guess it is too large in bytes

Having the benefit of advice from all you peeps on the forum made my purchase all the more pleasurable.

Now I can ride rain or shine and still not worry about keeping a "hangar queen" (aviation speak for airplanes not flown much) quite like a show room floor exhibit.

Dealer and sales people were first class. The owner even swung by and said "hi" which is rare today!

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Congrats on the new trike,and that Teal is very sharp.

[jonfjr]

Congrats on the new trike,and that Teal is very sharp.

The color is sharp. When my friend took a picture at the dealer, the teal turns out blue on both Apple and Samsung phones. Maybe the camera algorithm cannot figure out teal.

[JamesP]

Congratulations!

Get that riders course under your belt as you will be pleasantly surprised what you learn and how much it will improve your overall experience!

I rode for years; then didn't ride for years; when I started looking at bike aagain a few years ago a very good salesman suggested that I buy the one that would make me stop and look back at it each time I stated to walk away. That was good advice; sounds ike you did just that!

James P.

[Fearless]

Congratulations!!! Now ride the wheels off that new ride, ride at your own comfort level. I had no courses available to me just great advice from members of this forum. A little common sense will go a long way take good care of the wheels they will get crappy fast if not kept clean and brake dust cleaned off I use windshield washer fluid (not Windshield cleaner no ammonia!) and good wheel polish. Travel safe Fred

[David792]

jonfjr: Great Call on the Tahitian Teal over the CVO. As you know by now, there are lots of opinions out here in the wilds about the CVO trikes. My first HD, after 40 years of other bikes, was a Tri. I wish I would have known enough when I bought it to give it a thorough once over and have the dealer do some more setups like adjusting the angle of the clutch and brake levers, the handle bars angle etc... Lucky for me I like wrenching and I can do my own as I ride and get comfy with it. Have fun with your new motor!!!

P.S. One of the most beautiful rides I've ever been on is Snoqualmie Pass. The wettest ride I've ever been on is Olympia up 101 to Port Townsend. I never knew it could rain so hard. I rode that with my brother and loved every inch of it.

[ole_phart]

Congratulations on the TriGlide Jon! Hope you can get some pic's posted one day soon.

In one of your posts you referred to hangar queens in the aviation sense. I'm an old pilot and A&P myself. Not current anymore.

Have fun and ride safe!!

-jeff

[jonfjr]

Congratulations on the TriGlide Jon! Hope you can get some pic's posted one day soon.

In one of your posts you referred to hangar queens in the aviation sense. I'm an old pilot and A&P myself. Not current anymore.

Have fun and ride safe!!

-jeff

Jeff,

Cool aviation back ground you had and I wished I was an A&P

I flew B737 all series and NG but no MAX/747-400&-8/757,200 300/767,300/DC-9-15&32/MD-11, to name but a few. Still instruct on 757.

Cant seem to post a picture, must be my pea brain

[Oldlog42]

Your Cash Your choice. I don't have the stash but the CVO would be my pick

[jonfjr]

Your Cash Your choice. I don't have the stash but the CVO would be my pick

Went with the 2020 TG in Tahitian blue in the end.

[ole_phart]

Went with the 2020 TG in Tahitian blue in the end.

I just checked out that color on the HD web site.

[jonfjr]

I just checked out that color on the HD web site.

It is much better looking in person.

We had the trike outside the dealer yesterday and I rode it around the lot

Of course I was a little confused as I was presented with a 90 degree right turn, then I remembered to look, turn the bars and roll throttle, bingo and no crash.

It will take me some parking lot time and the trike course (required here in WA State) before my training wheels are removed for take off on the open roads, cant wait

[jonfjr]

Congratulations!

Get that riders course under your belt as you will be pleasantly surprised what you learn and how much it will improve your overall experience!

I rode for years; then didn't ride for years; when I started looking at bike aagain a few years ago a very good salesman suggested that I buy the one that would make me stop and look back at it each time I stated to walk away. That was good advice; sounds ike you did just that!

James P.

Course is next

[jonfjr]

Congratulations!!! Now ride the wheels off that new ride, ride at your own comfort level. I had no courses available to me just great advice from members of this forum. A little common sense will go a long way take good care of the wheels they will get crappy fast if not kept clean and brake dust cleaned off I use windshield washer fluid (not Windshield cleaner no ammonia!) and good wheel polish. Travel safe Fred

Thanks Fred,

Do you use any particular polish to finish?

Jon.

[jonfjr]

jonfjr: Great Call on the Tahitian Teal over the CVO. As you know by now, there are lots of opinions out here in the wilds about the CVO trikes. My first HD, after 40 years of other bikes, was a Tri. I wish I would have known enough when I bought it to give it a thorough once over and have the dealer do some more setups like adjusting the angle of the clutch and brake levers, the handle bars angle etc... Lucky for me I like wrenching and I can do my own as I ride and get comfy with it. Have fun with your new motor!!!

P.S. One of the most beautiful rides I've ever been on is Snoqualmie Pass. The wettest ride I've ever been on is Olympia up 101 to Port Townsend. I never knew it could rain so hard. I rode that with my brother and loved every inch of it.

It is pouring down here at the moment. Rode the bike I was trading yesterday and it was really wet and windy but I ride year round.

Did you manage to ride HWY 2?

Jon.

[rhino 2]

At least you are now free of the dull day syndrome he he and were able to get somewhat drier weather to ride.

I remember one day the Sun came out.....And all of sudden Mt. Rainier appeared out of the fog and clouds like a giant snowcapped sentinel' The locals never seeing the Sun before ran to Church to Pray...And the prayers worked because the next day the Sun and Mt.Rainier were gone..... .....

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[jonfjr]

I remember one day the Sun came out.....And all of sudden Mt. Rainier appeared out of the fog and clouds like a giant snowcapped sentinel' The locals never seeing the Sun before ran to Church to Pray...And the prayers worked because the next day the Sun and Mt.Rainier were gone..... .....

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That's funny

You cant see much today except for rain..rain..rain..no Mr Blue Sky (ELO) or Mt Rainier.