What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[rhino 2]

Just got gas.......:Shrug:....Have to do that every 180/200 miles...This is the only Trike that i kept stock and will keep stock.....No more will i try to out think the original engineers of the vehicle..My days of Monkeying with a vehicle are done...ThumbUp...

 

[rhino 2]

True factory stock bikes are getting more rare every day, good on you:clapping:

You know 'Jack.......

Some guys just have to change things......Ive been highly guilty of that from the early 60's.....But now i don't have the patience to add something just to add something and then to chase down the problem it causes ... IE; I need help i just put in a new Whatsahasit ....And now my Hendermicles isn't working and also its now throwing a code.. Does anyone know what this code #XX 769-C Means?.........

 

[Jack Klarich]

You know 'Jack.......

Some guys just have to change things......Ive been highly guilty of that from the early 60's.....But now i don't have the patience to add something just to add something and then to chase down the problem it causes ... IE; I need help i just put in a new Whatsahasit ....And now my Hendermicles isn't working and also its now throwing a code.. Does anyone know what this code #XX 769-C Means?.........

I know exactly what you are saying

So far with my 21 Freewheeler I have only done a few cosmetic changes, nothing to the drive train, this is a first for me

 

[Jd1a]

Change radiator fluid, put yellow Lamin-X on the two spotlights. looked at how dirty from three days rain.

 

[Jd1a]

Please report back and let us know if there is any difference, good or bad.

I think it is better, it's in the transmission also.

 

[PosseRider]

Did a little 130 mile lunch ride.

 

[Notgrownup]

Installed passenger and rider footboards extenders on the 14 TG.. products from DK Custom came in a timely manner. The foot position for both me and Mrs Notgrownup are better.

 

[Olddog]

166 mile Texas hill country ride, early morning. Occasional light mist of rain, cloudy, nice temp, never broke a sweat.

 

[PosseRider]

Washed the trike & I also did the 5000 mile service ,so it is ready for the Maggie Valley gathering.:clapping::clapping:

 

[Zammy]

Brought the bike home after being at the dealership the last several weeks for my oil issue. Seemed to run just fine, checked the oil level and whoever changed the oil marked the dipstick with a permanent marker to show where it was filled to,saved me from taking a pic. 70% rain for the next 4 days, ugh.

 

[Olddog]

Brought the bike home after being at the dealership the last several weeks for my oil issue. Seemed to run just fine, checked the oil level and whoever changed the oil marked the dipstick with a permanent marker to show where it was filled to,saved me from taking a pic. 70% rain for the next 4 days, ugh.

Glad that you got’er back on the road. Please let us know how it works after you a get a chance to put some miles behind you.

 

[520fd]

Just went over 10,000 miles on my 2022 Tri-Glide. Not bad for 6 months old.

 

[14triglide]

What did you do to your trike today?

Took trike to Bulldog Harley Davidson. Harley site said trike had a recall on hydraulic clutch master cylinder.

Note: on last road trip would lose clutch after about a hundred miles or so would either have to stop and let bike cool down or pump clutch lever. Dealer said recall had already been performed. Any advice/recourse if it turns out to be the clutch master cylinder because of the recall even though they claim the recall has been performed.

Dealer who claimed to perform recall repair is no longer in business.

Thanks

 

[Jack Klarich]

Took trike to Bulldog Harley Davidson. Harley site said trike had a recall on hydraulic clutch master cylinder.

Note: on last road trip would lose clutch after about a hundred miles or so would either have to stop and let bike cool down or pump clutch lever. Dealer said recall had already been performed. Any advice/recourse if it turns out to be the clutch master cylinder because of the recall even though they claim the recall has been performed.

Dealer who claimed to perform recall repair is no longer in business.

Thanks

It is the moisture content of the brake fluid causing the problem if the recall has been done

The fluid needs to be flushed every 2 years for sure, get a fluid tester to see your moisture content, cheap insurance against a break down

The exhaust running close to the slave cylinder seems to over heat the fluid and cause earlier failure of the fluid IMO

https://www.amazon.com/ITEQ-Liquid-Tester-Indicators-Calibrated/dp/B076SC377J

 

[rhino 2]

It is the moisture content of the brake fluid causing the problem if the recall has been done

The fluid needs to be flushed every 2 years for sure, get a fluid tester to see your moisture content, cheap insurance against a break down

The exhaust running close to the slave cylinder seems to over heat the fluid and cause earlier failure of the fluid IMO

https://www.amazon.com/ITEQ-Liquid-Tester-Indicators-Calibrated/dp/B076SC377J

Jack….The recall was on the brake reservoir the OP’s (Ben) problem is with the clutch?..If I’m understanding it right ??

 

[Jack Klarich]

Jack….The recall was on the brake reservoir the OP’s problem is with the clutch?..

Bob, read it again, I read he is talking about the clutch stopping working after riding some, he states the dealer said the recall was done. I assume he is talking about the clutch actuator recall.

I could be wrong, my wife reminds me every day

 

[Jack Klarich]

Jack….The recall was on the brake reservoir the OP’s (Ben) problem is with the clutch?..If I’m understanding it right ??

Bob, you are correct on the brake master cylinder recall, I wonder if the dealer is/ was confused?

 

[14triglide]

Bob and Jack, it is my understanding that the recall was for the clutch master cylinder on 2014 Triglide due to some sort of chemical reaction that could result in failure to disengage the clutch. Only with the black master cylinder.

 

[rhino 2]

Bob and Jack, it is my understanding that the recall was for the clutch master cylinder on 2014 Triglide due to some sort of chemical reaction that could result in failure to disengage the clutch. Only with the black master cylinder.

I know that certain brake fluids would eat away the black rubber seals in the brake lines and would collect in the bottom of the master cylinder…. Had that happen with my 2011 Tri-Glide I had to flush the fluid and clean the bottom of the reservoir using Q-Tips… Maybe they used the same rubber seals in the clutch…..??

 

[Jack Klarich]

Bob and Jack, it is my understanding that the recall was for the clutch master cylinder on 2014 Triglide due to some sort of chemical reaction that could result in failure to disengage the clutch. Only with the black master cylinder.

This happens more often than one might think

The heating of the fluid creates the bubbles that are in turn a chemical reaction, this causes moisture that denigrates the fluid

The real reason for the recall, HD suppliers used too much assembly fluid in the manufacturing process, this was the biggest reason behind the recall (IMO)

The assembly fluid could in many of the bikes partially block the compensator port and also cause the primary cups in the cylinder to leak, ( then you lose the clutch pressure)

This is where Bob and I strongly agree to suck out the old fluid in the master, use Q tips or a lint free cloth to wipe all the residue out of the master before refilling and bleeding the slave cylinder

I am not convinced the 14 Triglide we are talking about here did not already have the brake master recall done, it for sure was on the list

 

[PosseRider]

Washed all the Maggie Valley bugs off. Getting trike ready for the AZ gathering .

 

[Jack Klarich]

Here is the clutch recall

Potential Number of Units Affected: 105,746



Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company



SUMMARY: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.



CONSEQUENCE: If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.



REMEDY: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.



NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Pulled it out of the garage turned it around, backed it in and hooked the trailer up to it. heading out for a long weekend. Took one last weekend with 7 other couples. This weekend it's just the wife and myself.

 

[PosseRider]

Pulled it out of the garage turned it around, backed it in and hooked the trailer up to it. heading out for a long weekend. Took one last weekend with 7 other couples. This weekend it's just the wife and myself.

Safe travels, Steve

 

[DK Custom Products]

Just finished doing some work on my Tri Glide....took 3 times longer than normal because we recorded the entire process for videos that will be out soon.

Removed my LJ fans and installed the ForceFlow Fan with with the thermostat controlled on/off.

Drained the Redline out of my transmission and put in the HD branded Heavy Synthetic Gear Oil that so many have been raving about.* Will know over the next few weeks whether I like it as well, or better, than the Redline.

Kevin

 

[520fd]

Well, I took my Trike to the dealership yesterday. Walked in and they forgot I had an appointment for my 10,000-mile service. I called them 4 days earlier. Told them I wanted Syn3 in the engine. I also said, I wanted to put HD Heavy Synthetic Gear oil in the transmission and Primary. He said to me, he'll put Bel-Ray in it instead. He said it was better.?? So yesterday, they put Syn3 in all 3 holes. Which pissed me off. I had a chrome oil filter on it, but they ended up putting a Black filter on it. I told him about his screw ups. He said he'll fix it next service. I don't think so. I'm finding another dealership. Wait till Harley sends me their little Questionnaire about how they did on my service. Oh MY.

 

[rhino 2]

Well, I took my Trike to the dealership yesterday. Walked in and they forgot I had an appointment for my 10,000-mile service. I called them 4 days earlier. Told them I wanted Syn3 in the engine. I also said, I wanted to put HD Heavy Synthetic Gear oil in the transmission and Primary. He said to me, he'll put Bel-Ray in it instead. He said it was better.?? So yesterday, they put Syn3 in all 3 holes. Which pissed me off. I had a chrome oil filter on it, but they ended up putting a Black filter on it. I told him about his screw ups. He said he'll fix it next service.



I don't think so. I'm finding another dealership. Wait till Harley sends me their little Questionnaire about how they did on my service. Oh MY.

Those Questionnaires are like the button on crosswalk lights that say Press here to cross.......They're just there to amuse you.......

 

[520fd]

Those Questionnaires are like the button on crosswalk lights that say Press here to cross.......They're just there to amuse you.......

:laugh:, I think your right. They do ask if I want to send the Answer's to the dealership, along with my name.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Those Questionnaires are like the button on crosswalk lights that say Press here to cross.......They're just there to amuse you.......

I don't take my Harley's to the dealership for service. Don't know if I've ever gotten one of those questionnaires.

About 6 months ago we got one after Mary took here truck in for service (yes, I know I could/should do it, but I just don't like to do it on the truck).

About a week later we got a call from the Service Manager at the Ford Dealership. I answered his questions, the same as on the questionnaire the "mechanic" did Not follow the manual on the service, he insisted the truck did not have zerk fittings that needed to be greased. I let the SM know that I greased them after Mary got home.

He said not to worry, he was sorry, and that they would do the full service, including using a grease gun on the fittings next time.

Last week Mary took it in for another service...and they did NOT grease them again.

It is rare to find a good Service Department anywhere these days.

I will not waste my time pushing the crosswalk button again (I mean filling out the questionnaire). :laugh:

Kevin

 

[TonkaDriver]

I don't take my Harley's to the dealership for service. Don't know if I've ever gotten one of those questionnaires.

About 6 months ago we got one after Mary took here truck in for service (yes, I know I could/should do it, but I just don't like to do it on the truck).

About a week later we got a call from the Service Manager at the Ford Dealership. I answered his questions, the same as on the questionnaire the "mechanic" did Not follow the manual on the service, he insisted the truck did not have zerk fittings that needed to be greased. I let the SM know that I greased them after Mary got home.

He said not to worry, he was sorry, and that they would do the full service, including using a grease gun on the fittings next time.

Last week Mary took it in for another service...and they did NOT grease them again.

It is rare to find a good Service Department anywhere these days.

I will not waste my time pushing the crosswalk button again (I mean filling out the questionnaire). :laugh:

Kevin

You are much nicer than me. I may not fill out the questionnaire but I would absolutely have that SM's Ass for being a no good liar to include a refund and free service on the next one. Nothing will ever improve without accountability.

Kurt