Got a 2014 Triglide

[Beorn of Ga]

I picked up a 2014 Triglide last Friday (Traded in my 2011 Triglide). WOW, it's a whole new Triglide. Less heat coming from engine even when stopped in traffic than with my 011 with the cat removed, aftermarket mufflers, and retuned. It rides better than my 2011 with a Legends air setup. Clearance from bottom of mufflers to ground is the same as my 011 with a 1 1/4 shock lift. Less turbulence behind the fairing than my o11 with a bunch of after market air dams. Radio / GPS is incredible.

 

[Big Dog]

Glad that you guys like your new Tri-Glide! Here's to many happy miles and trips! Why not plan on coming down to Daytona next Janurary for the "Snowbird Reunion", we'd love to see you ThumbUp

 

[Rick Kay]

Congratulations!

I'm so glad that Harley is moving in the right direction in the trike market. I think the new motor improvements should take away a lot of rider complaints.

 

[Rod69]

Congrats on the new Triglide. Have a few more miles to put on my 2009 yet.

 

[RdKnB]

Congrats on your new ride. Sounds like they made good improvements

 

[Moe55]

Does it come with the GPS or is that an option? CB is an option not standard anymore?

We have a 2014 ordered, dealer said they have a vin# so it should be in soon.

 

[Beorn of Ga]

GPS is standard, CB is an option.

 

[trikermutha]

GPS is standard, CB is an option.

Have you done any long rides?
How does your passenger compare it to the older trike for comfort etc.
How is the heat from the right side? on a scale from 1-10 compared to the older trikes.
How do you like the new controls etc.

 

[Beorn of Ga]

I can't think of one thing that I'm not pleased with, with the 2014. I have placed my hand between my right leg and the engine while driving, having gone over 100 mi, and the temperature was just barely above ambient air temp. I can feel some heat when idling in traffic, it's not uncomfortable (I live in Georgia). On the first two tanks of gas I got 34 MPG. My Wife says she has more room & likes the stock seat better than the HD air adjustable seat we had on the 011. The cruise control is real steady.

I have had a couple of Goldwings and Ultraglides over the past years, none have come close to how smooth the ride is with this trike.

If I can help with anything else, please let me know.
Al G

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[hARLEY jOE]

Have you tried fitting the Harley air adjustable seat from your 011 fit the new 014 yet?
We are wondering if the 014 has changed the seat mounts.
thanks

 

[trikermutha]

I can't think of one thing that I'm not please with, with the 2014. I have placed my hand between my right leg and the engine while driving, having gone over 100 mi, and the temperature was just barely above ambient air temp. I can feel some heat when idling in traffic, it's not uncomfortable (I live in Georgia). On the first two tanks of gas I got 34 MPG. My Wife says she has more room & likes the stock seat better than the HD air adjustable seat we had on the 011. The cruse control is real steady.

I have had a couple of Goldwings and Ultraglides over the past years, none have come close to how smooth the ride is with this trike.

If I can help with anything else, please let me know.
Al G

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Thanks..Love to hear more once you get more miles on the trike..
So you like the suspension better than the old?
The new controls and dash etc like to get feedback on that new setup..

 

[trikermutha]

I can't think of one thing that I'm not please with, with the 2014. I have placed my hand between my right leg and the engine while driving, having gone over 100 mi, and the temperature was just barely above ambient air temp. I can feel some heat when idling in traffic, it's not uncomfortable (I live in Georgia). On the first two tanks of gas I got 34 MPG. My Wife says she has more room & likes the stock seat better than the HD air adjustable seat we had on the 011. The cruse control is real steady.

I have had a couple of Goldwings and Ultraglides over the past years, none have come close to how smooth the ride is with this trike.

If I can help with anything else, please let me know.
Al G

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any pictues by chance??

 

[arnie]

Thanks for the updates.What is different with the suspension that makes it ride better?

 

[GARYD]

You didn't install the Road Zepplin seat on the new trike???
Have you done any 4/500 mile trips yet to verify if it's better?
Can't imagine a stock seat or ANY seat being better then the RZ seat.

From what I've read, the seat will fit the 2014"s

 

[rossn2]

On the Tri Glide, Electra Glide LImited and CVO Ultra they have moved the tour pack back approx 2 inches. They increased seat width and rear pinion is about inch longer for better passenger comfort. They also lowered the rear engine/bag guard so the passenger leg no longer resting on it. The rear speakers are pushed out also, so the passenger has more room..

 

[Wicker Big Blue]

Wow, congratulations! Sounds like an excellent trade. Can't wait to check the 14's out.

 

[Beorn of Ga]

No I have not tried to swap seats. My old air seat went with the trade in. I don't think I would want to swap even if I had the old seat.

 

[Beorn of Ga]

I suggest you do a demo ride with a passenger and let me know if the Road Zepplin is better in your opinion. I'm sure the 14 stock seat is more comfortable for me and my Wife (750 mi so far), but that's my opinion, and you know about opinions and a certain body part everyone has.

 

[hARLEY jOE]

Does the 2014 trike have heated grips standard?
No dealer in our area has a trike yet, we saw an Ultra Limited with heated grips, so thought maybe the trike had them too.

thanks

 

[bobknife]

If the heat problem is gone Harley finally got it right, congratulations on your new trike

 

[Frang]

Sounds good but just wish the coolers weren't in the lowers. I hate the lowers and took em off after the first few miles.

 

[Frang]

I was just on the H-D website. The specs say there is gear indication in the lighting specs. Is this just the 6 gear or have they changed it to include all gears?

 

[bobknife]

congrads on your new trike

 

[trikermutha]

i believe its all gear indication and parking brake indicator also..for those of us that forget the parking brake is still engaged..

 

[GARYD]

1. indicator for all gears

2. no heated grips on TG

3. Why didn't you keep the Zepplin seat? You could have put it on the '14 or sold it.

There's no way I could sit in one position longer then an hour. Thank god for the RZ seat.

4. I don't ride with a passenger

 

[Retcsm07]

@ BEORN of GA

So you are saying that the rear suspension has been modified so that the 2014 stock model will not need the shock lift kit from Dennis?

Have you riden enough and used the GPS yet that you can say what it's like to look down to the GPS while riding?

And I always thought that the CB was nice because you could talk bike to bike (other HDs or other brands with a CB - ie: GW).

 

[KindaOldTriker]

I can't tell from pictures and haven't seen a new triglide yet at our dealers. My question, is the 2014 OIL COOLER the same as the older ones? Have they changed the shape or hookup for accomodating the liquid head coolers. ?

D.

 

[trikermutha]

I can't tell from pictures and haven't seen a new triglide yet at our dealers. My question, is the 2014 OIL COOLER the same as the older ones? Have they changed the shape or hookup for accomodating the liquid head coolers. ?

D.

no oil cooler..the water pump is in place of the oil cooler

 

[Coyote]

I picked up a 2014 Triglide last Friday (Traded in my 2011 Triglide). WOW, it's a whole new Triglide. Less heat coming from engine even when stopped in traffic than with my 011 with the cat removed, aftermarket mufflers, and retuned. It rides better than my 2011 with a Legends air setup. Clearance from bottom of mufflers to ground is the same as my 011 with a 1 1/4 shock lift. Less turbulence behind the fairing than my o11 with a bunch of after market air dams. Radio / GPS is incredible.

That's great to hear!! I have my 2011 Tri Glide up for sale, waiting on a Mysterious Red Sunglow to come in at my dealer. Can't wait for it to get here, should be in sometime late Sept. or early Oct. hopefully in time for Thunder Beach.

It's in the classifides here if you know anyone looking for one at a great price.

Thanks for posting your assessment of the 2014.

 

[Beorn of Ga]

Heated grips are not standard. I bought them when I bought the trike, but have to wait a couple of weeks for the dealer to get them.