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I'm sorry Screwball but you have issues. I love my Tri-Glide. Yes I have some major issues with it. Most of it is with the motor not being built right. They have been trying to get it right. I have no issues with the heat since there is no cat anymore with the mods done to the motor & exhaust. The problem with the pulling to the right all the time has been addressed, but still pulls some what. You don't have a glue how that gets to your left arm on a long trip. I'm not a wimp either. I think Mike has it right, you are a Bully. I have talked to a Rep about my issues & they don't have much to say. I drove to California last year & Denver this year to see my youngest for 3 days. We always ride out west to Sturgis or some place. So I do ride mine. I never trailer. If you had any issues with your trikes you probably woudn't tell anybody on here. If you haven't had any issues with your trike more power to you. If I wanted to trade my trike in for another it would be another Tri-Glide. I appreiate Mike helping people out on here along with everyone else. I take it personal when you bash me or anyone else. We are just trying to get some answers that maybe we can't get from the HD dealers. Just venting some,but don't take it personal!!
Frank, Welcome I'm 73 yrs 5'6" with a 27" inseam. Just purchased a '10GL1800 with a Calif Side Car CobraXL kit and have the raked steering head and it handles beautifully and I also have post-polio (had polio in '40) now post polio. Had to add an electric Pingle shifter but this is the best bike I've ever owned. Little maintenance (change oil & filter) add gas and ride it. My CSC trike kit was installed by Heartland Honda in Springdale Ar. and other than a few minor problems it was done correctly. I would have rather installed the kit myself but they won't sell to consumers. I just love my trike and my wife rides with me all the time. Typical ride is 100-150 miles no sore bottoms or backs. I've owned harleys as well and wouldn't go very far from home so I was sure I could get back home. Lots of problems but that was back in the '50s and '60s. Leaked lots of oil too. Been riding and owning bikes since early '50's. Love my GL Hope you get a good price for your present trike and move on. Regards. Sisters, OregonI was all set to return my 2012 TriGlide and buy a new Goldwing.
Later maybe have it triked.
Needless to say, I would take a beating.
Wife says it hurts her spline, I think it runs too hot.
But I worry I may not be able to handle the GW as I am only 5'6" and 26 1/2 inseam, and 59 years old.
Hi Mike, how you doing?!!!! good to hear from you. The bike runs fine. I was over at someones house last week & when I took off the people said the left side puffed blue smoke. That sounds like a valve seal. The service manager said he put new ones in when they installed the new jugs. We were only there for 30mins. I was at the Harley shop today.I wanted to see the new anniversary trike. I liked the emblems. My wife likes our Merlot better than the Bronze color. The owners son came up to me & said he was going to get it Dynoed again for me. Just out of the blue. I asked him before & he never said anything. I think he is just trying to a pease me. I broke the motor in just like the service manager told me to. Run like I stole it. I haven't beaten it either. How's the GW doing? Do you still like it? Sure is a nice looking bike. I like the blue & silver. Ride safe. Jim
I was all set to return my 2012 TriGlide and buy a new Goldwing.
Later maybe have it triked.
Needless to say, I would take a beating.
Wife says it hurts her spline, I think it runs too hot.
But I worry I may not be able to handle the GW as I am only 5'6" and 26 1/2 inseam, and 59 years old.
I have had both a 2004 Honda Goldwing with a csc trike kit, excellent trike. Plenty of power quiet air shocks all the bell and whistles, quiet comfortable. But its not a Harley I just purchased a 2006 Electra Glide ultra Classic with a champion trike kit. The bike is loud and hot but there is something, about a Harley Love it[
You tell them screwball. A lot of posts that I have read on this forum lead me to believe there are a lot of people who say they have but from the sound of their comments most likley don't and never have owned a bike or a trikeThat is the kind of stuff I'm talking about. We have had members here, we have all read their posts, that from the time they bought their Tri's have done nothing but complain about them. No power, too hot, won't steer, won't go straight when you let go of the bars, rides too hard, wind buffeting (my favorite), oh, the person that has been riding Harleys for 100 years and has trouble finding neutral.....and on and on. These are the people that will be selling a 3 year old Tri with every conceivable 'bling' bolted to it and 800 miles on it in a few years, then bitch about the beating they took. For the most part, these are TOYS not necessities. Enjoy it, or get rid of it before you get an ulcer worrying about it.