I have a ‘20 Tri Glide and while traveling at highway speeds it feels like it needs another gear. Came from a ‘12 Limited 103 with a stage 1 and a tuner. Let me know know your thoughts and/or solutions.
Thanks,
Davey
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Gearing question
I have a ‘20 Tri Glide and while traveling at highway speeds it feels like it needs another gear. Came from a ‘12 Limited 103 with a stage 1 and a tuner. Let me know know your thoughts and/or solutions.
Thanks,
Davey
I agree with you. The Trikes are geared lower than the 2 wheel models. This was probably appropriate for most folks with Twin Cams, but it does not seem like the M8's need the lower gearing.Originally Posted by f27897
Either a pulley can be changed out, or larger diameter rear tires can be used to get the gearing higher on the M8's.
All the above is my untested opinion. I have not done it myself yet, but anticipate that I will.
Kevin
Like Kevin just posted. I have changed a pulley on the 16 I had. NOT FUN.. Tires maybe ,of course with either speedo will be off,so plan on adding an adapter to correct . Also if you go the pulley way DIY there are several tools to buy. I bought them & have never used since. If you decide DIY, you can buy mine cheaper than new.Of course I was younger when I did the change, now it takes longer to recuperate for me from being on a cement floor too long. Best of Luck on whatever U decide, if you go the tire route,let us know the size you get & how it works out.
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
Taller tires might have a side benefit of changing the trail in the front and making steering a bit easier......
YMMV
Lon
I had put 215/70/15 on my 2020 it dropped the RPM by about 300, Taking off was still good, I did not think it helped the handling on mine, I had stock triple trees.
How much off is the speedo now ??
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
Your tachometer tells the full story if you need a additional gear,which you don't.
2021 Tri Glide in Billiard Red
I think it was 3 mph, I dont have the Tri Glide anymore .
WHAT!? You got rid of the trike after all that work!?
YUP Traded for a Indian At MOM'S in Manchester N H, So far it's been great, I think The Indians are year's ahead of harley, it has a C S C kit with independent suspension, my harley had more balls than the Indian butt I had about $8000. in the motor exhaust and tuner, I spent about $1800. on the Indian Stage 1 & stage 2 including cams, throttle body, injector's, air cleaner, and tune, dealer installed so no warranty issues
Sounds interesting. What's the color..black? Size of motor?
Sorry about the post hijack.
Black, It's A 116 it goes good .Sounds interesting. What's the color..black? Size of motor?
Sorry about the post hijack.
I think I have to agree. I'm riding a 2018 stock 107 and it flat out cruises in 6th. I don't think I've topped 100 yet, but I've surely been in the 90s. 6th gear at 4k gets you what? 80 to 85 mph?
2018 Tri Glide Ultra Classic. Vivid Black.
Since I did a cam change and a complete tune and dyno run my 107 runs great at 60 in 6th gear riding two up, lots of torque and pulls good.
My thought is that I would like to cruise at 75-80 mph with the RPM at 3K or a bit under.
W/ the Performance Plus Stage I, at 3K it has plenty of power and I don't believe it would lug at all at 75-80 in 6th. That would give me a little better MPG and a little less heat/wear & tear when chewing up interstate miles.
Kevin
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