What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[Donyo]

Just got back from 4100 mile ride to Ohio for my 50th High School reunion, then to visit my oldest daughter's family in Texas. Had oil leak from filter relocation hose, I allowed it to rub a hole int the tub, of course it was on a Sunday. Had issues with coolant tubing leaking think that is fixed, starting to hear noises from water pump. Had a new S&S 475 cam and lifters installed right before I left and still running rich (P0132 and P0152), need to get a tune done. Fun trip over all.

Bill - Sorry that I didn't get to hook up but they had me busy the whole time. I haven't been back in 50 years!

Sounds like quite the adventure. Glad you made it home. I'm installing the DK relocate kit also, and leaks are my biggest concern. We ride a lot of miles in AZ in the winter and as you probably know there are a lot of places breakdowns would be no good.

 

[rhino 2]

Nothing spectacular just took out for my morning coffee run…

 

[DOKK]

Sounds like quite the adventure. Glad you made it home. I'm installing the DK relocate kit also, and leaks are my biggest concern. We ride a lot of miles in AZ in the winter and as you probably know there are a lot of places breakdowns would be no good.

I installed it on mine late last year. My first hard interstate trip to work, I blew oil everywhere. Didn't notice it until I got to work and one of my guys came in and said there was a puddle of oil under my trike. I don't think I got the hose clamp on good because it was leaking at the connection where the filter mounts. I may have also installed the wrong hose as I have way too much hose laying around. I repaired it, put about a quart of oil in it and got back home after work. I ended up swapping everything to AN- fittings and PTFE hose. No more worries about leaks or mistakes. It is a great mod and oil changes are so much easier now. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the kit, just pay extra attention on install and double check everything. The PTFE hose is also wrapped on stainless and coated on top of that. Less worry of rubbing a hole in the hose.

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Yesterday I cleaned the bugs off and then went and put more bugs on it after about 300 miles. I don't even know why I bother cleaning it, lol.

 

[Donyo]

I installed it on mine late last year. My first hard interstate trip to work, I blew oil everywhere. Didn't notice it until I got to work and one of my guys came in and said there was a puddle of oil under my trike. I don't think I got the hose clamp on good because it was leaking at the connection where the filter mounts. I may have also installed the wrong hose as I have way too much hose laying around. I repaired it, put about a quart of oil in it and got back home after work. I ended up swapping everything to AN- fittings and PTFE hose. No more worries about leaks or mistakes. It is a great mod and oil changes are so much easier now. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the kit, just pay extra attention on install and double check everything. The PTFE hose is also wrapped on stainless and coated on top of that. Less worry of rubbing a hole in the hose.

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Yesterday I cleaned the bugs off and then went and put more bugs on it after about 300 miles. I don't even know why I bother cleaning it, lol.

Thanks for the tip about AN and PTFE. Mine also blew a lot of oil on the initial ride from the filter mount. Still trying to resolve that.

 

[DOKK]

Thanks for the tip about AN and PTFE. Mine also blew a lot of oil on the initial ride from the filter mount. Still trying to resolve that.

I got all the parts from Summit Racing. Haven't had a single drip since. I actually saw in the pictures on DK's website where someone else did the same thing so it just made sense.

 

[Donyo]

I got all the parts from Summit Racing. Haven't had a single drip since. I actually saw in the pictures on DK's website where someone else did the same thing so it just made sense.

What size AN fittings did you use? Also are the DK adapter fittings pipe thread? I'm going to do this so no more leak worries.

 

[DOKK]

What size AN fittings did you use? Also are the DK adapter fittings pipe thread? I'm going to do this so no more leak worries.

-6AN and yes, 1/8" npt.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-499162-bl

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-481662-bl

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-680106-bl

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-601026

 

[Donyo]

-6AN and yes, 1/8" npt.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-499162-bl

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-481662-bl

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-680106-bl

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-601026

Thank you.

 

[DOKK]

Thank you.

Yes sir. You're welcome. The only issue I am still working out is adding the oil cooler but I may end up tig welding -AN fittings on it. Having a 30 year career in industrial maintenance leads me to overkill sometimes but immensely increases longevity and reliability.

 

[Dan SC]

How do you like the Nexgen shocks?

Very happy with the Nexgen shocks, much improved ride and the harshness of bumps is gone.

 

[Rogue1]

Had the compensator changed over the weekend. If it wasn't under an ESP, which expires next week, I would have changed it myself. Parts were $273. for the compensator and $105 for the spring. (?) Why wouldn't the spring come with the unit? Anyway, with misc. gaskets and taxes...can't forget taxes... and labor the total would have been $744.05.

I also had the brake recall done as long as it was in the shop.

Other than the water pump, this has been the only issue I have had. Can't complain.

 

[Zammy]

We got an early morning breakfast ride in, about 85 miles round trip. Gave the bike a decent cleaning, getting it ready for Maggie Valley next week.

 

[PosseRider]

Dinner ride..... now have to wash tomorrow

 

[PosseRider]

washed checked tire pressures & packed up ,ready to leave for Maggie.. 1st good ride since all the eye problems & 119 diff dr.appt's weeks of diff drops twice a day lol :clapping::clapping::clapping:

 

[Olddog]

washed checked tire pressures & packed up ,ready to leave for Maggie.. 1st good ride since all the eye problems & 119 diff dr.appt's weeks of diff drops twice a day lol :clapping::clapping::clapping:

Glad that you are back in the “saddle”!

 

[1dn5up]

washed checked tire pressures & packed up ,ready to leave for Maggie.. 1st good ride since all the eye problems & 119 diff dr.appt's weeks of diff drops twice a day lol :clapping::clapping::clapping:

Good for you bill, Ride safe and enjoy your trip.

 

[PosseRider]

Glad that you are back in the “saddle”!

Thanx.. another appt today & guess what ?????? MORE DROPS for a few more days maybe weeks :Shrug::Shrug:

 

[New Orleans Kevin]

Washed n waxed

Finally took some time to clean the Big Green Machine and shine her up

 

[Donyo]

I've been wrenching on my 18 TG for the past 3 days and one more to finish up. Due to a bone head move that I don't wish to discuss, I had to remove the rear head. Those coolant lines atop the heads are a real PITA. While I was at it I replaced the lifters with Feuling ones. Dealer reused the stock lifters when they install the SE stage 2 cam 16K miles ago. Started hearing weird noises, so why not. Anyway, hope to be riding tomorrow afternoon.

 

[520fd]

Just installed a set of Cobra 909's on my trike. There not Rinehart's, but for the price, they sound pretty good to me.

 

[Dan SC]

Due to a bone head move that I don't wish to discuss, I had to remove the rear head. Those coolant lines atop the heads are a real PITA.

Come on Don, tell us about the bonehead move.

I told everyone about when I was removing the inner (M8) cam bearing and it came out in pieces, had to split the cases, no debris inside debacle....

Stuff happens.

 

[Notgrownup]

Took the stock shocks out of my 21 and installed my 14” Pro Action with the DK Lift kit. Installed my trailer hitch, CB unit and switch pack with the PTT button. Also installed Hogworkz LED spots instead of the factory ones.

 

[Donyo]

Come on Don, tell us about the bonehead move.

I told everyone about when I was removing the inner (M8) cam bearing and it came out in pieces, had to split the cases, no debris inside debacle....

Stuff happens.

A real rookie move on my part. Checking for TDC with a wooden chop stick. It did not all come back out.* I knew better but did it anyway. A real brain fart. All good now though.

 

[Olddog]

A real rookie move on my part. Checking for TDC with a wooden chop stick. It did not all come back out.* I knew better but did it anyway. A real brain fart. All good now though.

You are not the first, nor last to to that. I did it (but with a #2 pencil) on my 95 Road king while changing cams and tensioners. Not to mention when mice filled my Rinehart mufflers with deer corn from then feeder. No damage, except that it scared the sh-t out me when I cranked it up and sand blasted the garage wall with deer corn!

 

[rhino 2]

You are not the first, nor last to to that. I did it (but with a #2 pencil) on my 95 Road king while changing cams and tensioners. Not to mention when mice filled my Rinehart mufflers with deer corn from then feeder. No damage, except that it scared the sh-t out me when I cranked it up and sand blasted the garage wall with deer corn!

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dropped the wing nut inside my Carter AFB’s Carburetor…And as far as Corn/Acorns and seed that’s a given with my ATV’s after sitting a while in the pole barn…I had to start spreading moth balls all around the machines to keep the rodents away..

 

[al704]

Getting ready for 2500 mile round tripe to Biketoberfest, new brakes all around and Dunlop American Elite rear tire mounted reverse on front.

 

[Notgrownup]

Added a Screaming Eagle Ventilator A/C

 

[DCR2013]

Added a Screaming Eagle Ventilator A/C

It's not so without pics!

 

[Notgrownup]

Added a Screaming Eagle Ventilator A/C

Damnit I forgot to attach. I hate that my pictures get turned sideways. I guess I need to start turning my phone the long way when I take pictures…old habits but y’all can see it.

 

[Notgrownup]

Bought the AM/FM & CB antenna, conversion wire harness to install my ProBeam on my 21 …got the bike flashed for the CB and the passing lamp to stay on with both high and low beams.. awesome.