Service Manager speaks out...

[rhino 2]

You have to be real careful to believe what a Service Manger, OR anyone that works for any company says, With out knowing HIS particular gripes, Especially when he has a lode on'. ie- He thinks hes under paid, Thinks hes smarter than his boss and he should running the place, In stead of the Bosses Son ETC.ETC.

 

[saab9k]

You have to be real careful to believe what a Service Manger, OR anyone that works for any company says, With out knowing HIS particular gripes, Especially when he has a lode on'. ie- He thinks hes under paid, Thinks hes smarter than his boss and he should running the place, In stead of the Bosses Son ETC.ETC.

Have seen bosses there don't know squat.

 

[ttanthony]

I also agree, I haven't had ant issues with mine and the people that I know that have TriGlides love them too

 

[Sloufoot]

Fixed any potential adapter leaks by replacing it with a Jagg adapter. The method they use is better overall.

Of course I should have paid more attention to the difference between teflon tape and teflon thread sealer. As my Father used to tell me, "Life is tough, but it's even tougher when you're stupid!" Teflon tape works real good on water pipes, but not so good on presurized oil line fittings!

So now the leak I created at the hose fittings in the adapter are fixed too!

I used teflon tape on all oil (low pressure engine) & hydraulic fittings (hi pressure, & low) for about 40+ years without a problem.
The biggest problem I ever had with teflon was when someone used liquid teflon and got some inside the hydraulic system and caused small orfaces to become blocked. Teflon doesn't dissolve in oil, all it does is move it around the system. Be careful, as that will destroy an engine also !
Also was the problem of using teflon on brass fittings & splitting or over expanding the fitting.
That being said, there is a locktite liquid for stainless, & also a heavy teflon tape, which is usually light pink in color.
Ya don't use pipe dope on oil anywhere though ! Completely different animal !! :Trike1:

 

[Sloufoot]

Hope you don't mind a non-Harley owner (did "back in the day") jumping in on the conversation,but I read almost everything on Trike Talk no matter what the brand. To me it would be interesting to know the possible ratio of problems with the factory made trike compared to a converted Harley. Most owners who decide on a conversion usually have rode the bike a few years and if the bike had any problems,wouldn't convert that bike. I have heard (read maybe) that some of the "die-hard" Harley assembly line workers don't like doing the trikes due to being more conplicated than a straight bike and possibly could be letting some minor assembly flaws slip through that a buyer or dealer would have to contend with after purchase.

I would think,for the amount of $$ these trikes cost, these problems should be taken care of in factory before the bike goes out. Many riders/owners have found out that once the bike, no matter what brand, leaves the factory and warranty work is in the hands of dealers, a whole new world of problems begins. Thanks for letting me comment.

This Forum is for everyone interested or riding Trikes!!! Welcome here !!! And excellent points. :Trike1:

 

[TheBobs]

I used teflon tape on all oil (low pressure engine) & hydraulic fittings (hi pressure, & low) for about 40+ years without a problem.
The biggest problem I ever had with teflon was when someone used liquid teflon and got some inside the hydraulic system and caused small orfaces to become blocked. Teflon doesn't dissolve in oil, all it does is move it around the system. Be careful, as that will destroy an engine also !
Also was the problem of using teflon on brass fittings & splitting or over expanding the fitting.
That being said, there is a locktite liquid for stainless, & also a heavy teflon tape, which is usually light pink in color.
Ya don't use pipe dope on oil anywhere though ! Completely different animal !! :Trike1:

All I can say is there was a pretty good leak coming out of the fitting. I think what happened to me is what you said about brass fittings. But in the end, all I had to do was go to NAPA and get the exact sealer recommended by Jagg. I've since put 500 miles on and it's back to bone dry. I guess all I had to do was follow the instructions :blush:

 

[Buddy WMC]

Good to see you over here Buddy. Stopped going to the other place some months back.

Thanks Keystone and glad you are up and running. Looks like mine gets back next week due to some unforseen issues with personel shortages at the dealership.

M3, sorrry about the earlier comments on your adaptor oil leaks. I assumed incorrectly that as you were both running Jagg 10 rows, you were also using the Jagg adaptors. At least they found mine to be a loose clamp that should have been tightened during the service. As the bike goes out of warranty soon we only have to check the trunk gasket. Been replaced three times now and we stil have some leakage. Maybe the half twist idea will help.

A great weekend to all.
Buddy.....

 

[msocko3]

Thanks Keystone and glad you are up and running. Looks like mine gets back next week due to some unforseen issues with personel shortages at the dealership.

M3, sorrry about the earlier comments on your adaptor oil leaks. I assumed incorrectly that as you were both running Jagg 10 rows, you were also using the Jagg adaptors. At least they found mine to be a loose clamp that should have been tightened during the service. As the bike goes out of warranty soon we only have to check the trunk gasket. Been replaced three times now and we stil have some leakage. Maybe the half twist idea will help.

A great weekend to all.
Buddy.....

I kept the HD adapters trying to keep it simple, simple may not have been the correct course action. Not sure if you use it or not, I always use the anti-rotation device when I install the Jagg adapter.

 

[Sloufoot]

All I can say is there was a pretty good leak coming out of the fitting. I think what happened to me is what you said about brass fittings. But in the end, all I had to do was go to NAPA and get the exact sealer recommended by Jagg. I've since put 500 miles on and it's back to bone dry. I guess all I had to do was follow the instructions :blush:

Interesting... What sealer do they recommend ? :Trike1:

 

[TheBobs]

Interesting... What sealer do they recommend ? :Trike1:

On the Jagg instructions for installing a "tee" for the fan control switch, they recommend Loctite 592. The guy at NAPA crossed it over to Permatex Thread Sealant with PTFE, Item# 80631. While digging up this info, I just noticed that Jagg sells "Jagg Super Tape" 30mil tape. The sealant, however, is doing the job and Big Blue and I are happy again. ThumbUp

 

[Sloufoot]

On the Jagg instructions for installing a "tee" for the fan control switch, they recommend Loctite 592. The guy at NAPA crossed it over to Permatex Thread Sealant with PTFE, Item# 80631. While digging up this info, I just noticed that Jagg sells "Jagg Super Tape" 30mil tape. The sealant, however, is doing the job and Big Blue and I are happy again. ThumbUp

I will get a tube & put it in the arsenal. Thanks. For high corrosion. Would be good for stopping electrolytic problems with aluminum.
The 30mil tape I think was first brought out for large fittings as to give a tough one round application. I have used it & it is some strong stuff !
Glad ya got it sealed !:Trike1: