The Goldwings have their own set of issues, I would say a good many are either from neglect or other owner induced problems. One problem which can be a PIA is electrical issues, some guys bolt so many lights on them they look like a spaceship has landed. Figure for every wire run or splice there is a possible issue waiting to happen. There are a lot of guys on Wings who put 6 figure mileage on without nearly a hiccup.
2014 Triglide problems
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The Goldwings have their own set of issues, I would say a good many are either from neglect or other owner induced problems. One problem which can be a PIA is electrical issues, some guys bolt so many lights on them they look like a spaceship has landed. Figure for every wire run or splice there is a possible issue waiting to happen. There are a lot of guys on Wings who put 6 figure mileage on without nearly a hiccup.
I have heard that you need to change the exhaust because of the cat. converter and the heat issue, did you change yours, if so was it for heat issuses or more sound?
Thanks
riding in fl. yesterday in the mid 80s with a little over 300 miles on my 2014. compared with my '11 which had a v & h header tts tuner bassioni mufflers stage 1 ac,trike stuff lifts, the '14 is running cooler for the passenger and rider, riding smoother with a little more room for the passenger . only cranking it to 3500rpm so far and I can tell it has more roll on torque. probably will only put the old mufflers back on just for the sound. an maybe the lifts if it drags the pipes, so far it has not.
I just watched my 2014 Tri Glide go back to the shop for the third time on a trailer because of the cooling system. They can't figure out how to keep fluid in it. I called Milwaukee and they said they might have the dealer send it back to the factory to let them figure it out. The only good news is the factory is just across the river from where I live.
One good reason to do everything you can not to jeopardize the warranty with modifications, I think some folks with 14's will use the heck out of the 2 year warranty and possibly it not even be long enough. New changes can breed troubles for the 1st MY of those changes.
I've always kept my Harleys as stock as I can and then only use Harley upgrades. I also buy the 7 year warranty - especially on the '14 TG. So far the ESP has paid for itself on 2 of my Harleys. 1. my 2003 Ultra and 2. my 2012 TG. Well worth the money.......so far. 
Re: 2014 Triglide problems spark plug wire
No recall yet on this, but I read in the Harley thread about front plug wire rubbing through the insulation on the edge of the gas tank. I checked mine (2014 Triglide) and sure enough, mine was worn more than 1/2 through (5K mi). I put plastic wire wrap over the wire and brought bike to HD dealer. Dealer says they have seen this problem on other 2014s. They are replacing under warranty, but not making any changes because no factory recall has been issued. I don't think it a good idea to have the plug wire sparking to the gas tank, but HD must think otherwise?
No recall yet on this, but I read in the Harley thread about front plug wire rubbing through the insulation on the edge of the gas tank. I checked mine (2014 Triglide) and sure enough, mine was worn more than 1/2 through (5K mi). I put plastic wire wrap over the wire and brought bike to HD dealer. Dealer says they have seen this problem on other 2014s. They are replacing under warranty, but not making any changes because no factory recall has been issued. I don't think it a good idea to have the plug wire sparking to the gas tank, but HD must think otherwise?
I have owned many Harleys over the years and currently own three. My first Harley trike was an '09 Street Glide with a MotorTrike kit. I traded it this weekend on a '14 TriGlide. I only have 200 miles on it (all in Mississippi heat) and I love it. It is much cooler than my '07 Ultra with the 103 upgrade that I had to put Rush true dual headers on.
I have seen comments in other forums about the water cooling system. Can it not be ridden at all without the water coolant circulating?
I have seen comments in other forums about the water cooling system. Can it not be ridden at all without the water coolant circulating?
I've always kept my Harleys as stock as I can and then only use Harley upgrades. I also buy the 7 year warranty - especially on the '14 TG. So far the ESP has paid for itself on 2 of my Harleys. 1. my 2003 Ultra and 2. my 2012 TG. Well worth the money.......so far.
The extended warranty my dad took out on his 09 paid for it self also, I know of several people with baggers who had the extended warranty pay for it self, one guy had enough stuff break his paid for it self several times.
I got my 14 TG back from the shop yesterday. They said they think the coolant didn't actually leak out or vaporize while I was running it. The working theory is that the system had an air pocket because they did not bleed it properly the last time they replaced the thermostat housing. They said they drained the system, replaced the fluid and ran it for a while. (A half a fuel tank for a while) I understand what they're saying and really hope that's all it was. Does this problem sound familiar to anyone?
maidsmerry, I can't say it can't be ridden without coolant circulating. But, the 2 times I had trouble with mine the dealer preferred to come get it rather than me ride it to them (15 miles) and do some serious motor damage. They may have wanted to era on the side of caution, which was fine with me.
They say you can and I don't see why not be able to ride without the water at least for a short distance. It's still an air cooled Harley engine. What problems can a few empty water passages do to it?
Unless Harley says don't ride it, I'll ride it to a dealer - or at least just put some water in it and ride to the dealer..
Unless Harley says don't ride it, I'll ride it to a dealer - or at least just put some water in it and ride to the dealer..
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Re: 2014 Triglide problems spark plug wire
Thanks for the heads up, I checked mine yesterday and found it had been rubbing put a piece of Corrugated Loom Tubing on it so it should be good for now.
Thanks for the heads up, I checked mine yesterday and found it had been rubbing put a piece of Corrugated Loom Tubing on it so it should be good for now.
I had my water pump go out up in Canada for the National HOG rally in July. Neither dealer had one. They said just stay away from congestion - yea right - worst traffic in Ottawa in a 100 years (LaMacjhine was there also).
As long as I stayed on the highways back to Chicago I should be fine. Finally found a dealer in Niagara Falls who had a pump.
2 weeks ago my reverse motor bit the dust. I really abused that motor - amazing it's lasted this long. I've done things to it that should never be done. Never failed once in 4 years.
Thankfully I have the extended warranty = it's paid for itself many times so far and I have 3 more years to go.
I also love my '14 TG.
As long as I stayed on the highways back to Chicago I should be fine. Finally found a dealer in Niagara Falls who had a pump.
2 weeks ago my reverse motor bit the dust. I really abused that motor - amazing it's lasted this long. I've done things to it that should never be done. Never failed once in 4 years.
Thankfully I have the extended warranty = it's paid for itself many times so far and I have 3 more years to go.
I also love my '14 TG.
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