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 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.
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
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
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
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