Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

[DK Custom Products]

Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Just picked up a new 2014 Tri-Glide this afternoon.
Big Blue Pear/Vivid Black

Bone Stock

Got 70 miles in riding it home in the rain, dodging thunderstorms.
I will be posting pics of the mods I do to this bike over the next month or so.

Rolled it out and the clouds opened up for about 10 minutes of heavy rain. Soon after it subsided, the dealership took their obligatory picture, and I was on my way.



Took a bit of a long route to the shop, then on home. Got in about 70 miles. Mostly wet roads, some sun, some light rain, and one heavy downpour.

During break-in I'm keeping my wrist out of the throttle and keeping the RPM's below 3000, so it is difficult to gauge the power difference. However, there definitely seems to be more torque from 2500 - 3000 RPM, even with light throttle.

I did hit some sweepers at 55-65 mph, and the front end definitely is more sturdy.

I don't like the linked brakes...may get used to them, time will tell.
The seat is more comfortable for me.

That big screen in the fairing is still a mystery to me...guess I need to learn it.

When I got to the shop I plugged a Power Vision into the diagnostic port to see what the engine temp reading was. 214 degrees. Much lower than it would have been for a pre-14, given the same conditions.

With the vent open in the fairing there was a definite reduction in buffeting. (I wear a Nolan Modular and am 5' 10

That's it for now. Will be posting my initial list of mods later tonight or tomorrow.

I will be posting pics along the way, as I add them on.

Kevin

 

[RcSuD]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

After seeing all the pics and video's of your trip to the Arctic circle, it sure seems weird to see you and Mary standing beside a different trike. I guess we'll get used to it.

I'm sure you'll get another 50k on this one, looking forward to your adventures on it. Nice looking trike, congrats.

 

[Papa Zook]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Congratulations on the new trike Kevin, she's a beauty!

 

[ELVISTO]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Congratulations Kevin and Mary, can't wait to read about your next trip,

 

[woodmnctry]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Congrats !!!


Looking forward to "DA LIST"

 

[wwcar53]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Hi will be glad to see how the new Trike does for you thinking about getting a 2014 or just wait for the 2015 to come out I will be reading your post every day thanks

 

[trikermutha]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

That's one big list and I am sure there will be more added to it..

 

[Gorilla]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Congrats nice trike. Good plan on the mods.

 

[bigjim54]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

congrats on the new ride...thinking of pulling the triger myself...look forward to the updates...jim...

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Forgot a couple of things in the previous list


24. Tank Lift with Deluxe Option

25. High Performance Cleanable Oil Filter

26. 3M protective film on fenders and sidecovers

Initial Ride Report-

Yesterday I put another 140 miles on it. About 10 of them on the interstate, the rest on winding country roads. Some hills, lots of sweepers, and a few twistys.

Ambient temp varied between 82 and 90 degrees.

I need to get the floorboards pushed out and my highway pegs with heel rests installed, not used to having my feet so tucked in.

Even though I stayed below 3500 rpm and did not get heavy with the throttle, there is Definitely More Power out of this engine!

I don't have the Power Vision hooked up yet, so was not able to monitor the engine temp. However, the radiator fans only kicked in once, and that was when I stopped during the ride and let the engine idle for about 5 minutes in a parking lot.

Once it was heat soaked, the oil temps ranged between 260-270 (at the dipstick), which is too hot for my liking, we'll see how much those drop after doing some of the other mods. If they don't get down in the 230 area, I will be looking for a place to mount an oil cooler.

The heavier front forks definite improved the handling over previous years...not that it was bad before, it is just better now!<

The stereo sound is better too!


Spent 3 hours yesterday afternoon washing it and using the glare polish.

Paint- When it is cloudy it looks like a navy blue color, when the sun hits it, it really pops with all the flake!

With the Canbus system, all the wiring under the seat is much more tidy.

I found myself actually using the parking brake...on the '11 it was not worth the hassle (plus it did not work all that well).

This new set-up is easy and intuitive, and seems to work better.

My habit of parking in gear also has me starting in gear...takes a bit getting used to that I have to pull the clutch in AND put on the brakes to get it to crank over.


Should be getting some of the mods done today, will be taking pics and posting tonight or tomorrow.


Kevin

 

[ELVISTO]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I had the tank lift from you Kevin, but whats the de luxe version ?

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I had the tank lift from you Kevin, but whats the de luxe version ?

The Deluxe option lifts the rear of the tank 1/2". This yields several benefits on the all HD Touring models-

Even better air flow over the engine
Easier to see and clean the rear rocker cover
Keeps the tank more level looking (and the gas gauge less inaccurate)

Check out this LINK for the before and after pics.

This is what I got done today-

Rolled it out in the sun to get some pics of the paint. I guess I should have asked Mary to take the pics, lol, you can see the flake, but it really looks a lot better in person than any of the pics I took.

Here is how the passenger footboard came, at the highest adjustment-

I put it on the lowest adjustment (1.5" lower)...now the two higher adjustment holes are showing...one with rust in it already. Will be picking up some plugs to go in those holes.

Next I installed Marys' Kury adjustable passenger pegs. She uses these a LOT.

Next I pulled the wheels, Mary cleaned them and taped them off. I then gave them 4 coats of clear. They are drying over night and I'll put them back on tomorrow. Hopefully we'll never have to look at, or clean any more stains off them.

Next up was getting rid of the stock linkage, which is just plain looking, plus, it is not if it will fail, but when.

Replaced it with one of our Chrome linkages that has heim joints (that won't fail).

Last thing I did today was install the Wards Parts Werks FCS fans.

Will be doing some more over the next week, and will update this thread as I go.

 

[ELVISTO]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I'll order the rear tank lift parts later today,

Thanks for the writeup and pictures ThumbUp

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I'll order the rear tank lift parts later today,

Thanks for the writeup and pictures ThumbUp

Cool!

I got 60 more miles in today. Took the long way home from the shop.

I'm looking forward to being done with the break-in miles. There is definitely more power there than the '11. Just can't tell how much with being easy on the wrist and RPM's.

Need to get the tank lift and Deluxe option installed...not used to that air coming over the top of the tank, makes for a bit of buffeting...plus I want that air going under the tank across the engine.

These were the first miles I put on it with the Wards Parts Werks fans installed.

After it was warmed up I let it sit for about 10 minutes idling, the radiator fans never kicked on...last ride (without the Wards fans) the radiator fans kicked on after about 5 minutes of idling.

My HD brand dipstick oil temp gauge went defective today...3 days after it was purchased.
So I had no way to see what the oil temps were doing.

From the pic below you can see I installed my backrest, air hawk and sheepskin. Definitely better for me...but need to get the handlebars made and installed...those puppies are just too short for me.

Also, hopefully you can't see in the pic that Mary put some 3M film on the fenders, the plastic between the fenders and the side covers, and also film on the side covers.

Here's a better pic of the Wards fans and the DK Custom Shift Linkage-

Here's a pic of the wheel after being rattle canned with clear. Looks good, hope it holds up.

Still have quite a few things to do on the list, but making progress.

Kevin

 

[chiefbuc]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

During that long idle period, did your EIMTS go active? My trike does almost every time when at idle.

Your trike is looking great. Have a good one.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

During that long idle period, did your EIMTS go active? My trike does almost every time when at idle.

Your trike is looking great. Have a good one.

It would have, but I disabled it.

The book says, and the tech at the dealership said, that the EITMS will not go active until the engine temp (actually the rear of the front cylinder temp) is 284*.

I have found that to be inaccurate information. On my TG, and on two different 2014 Street Glides I have worked on, I found that even if the engine temp is 180*, but the ambient temp is above 80*, the EITMS will activate.

Unless there is a patch for that (and I will be chasing that information down), if you live anywhere that it is warm, then the EITMS is going to activate everytime you come to a stop.

I found it irritating and unnecessary, so it is currently disabled.

If I can get it to function correctly, where it only activate if the engine is 284* or higher, then I will enable it.

Kevin

 

[chiefbuc]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I was wondering if the EIMTS went active your Wards fans functioning. It looks like I may be purchasing these fans. Thanks. Have a good day.

 

[skuuter]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Great Pics, Great Info.....Great Looking Trike....Thanks.....ThumbUp:10:

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I was wondering if the EIMTS went active your Wards fans functioning. It looks like I may be purchasing these fans. Thanks. Have a good day.

Yes, it would go active with the fans on and with the fans off....because it was activating independent of the engine temperature.

Great Pics, Great Info.....Great Looking Trike....Thanks.....ThumbUp:10:

Thanks!

This week has flown by!

Have not done much on the list. Today, after work I put the floorboard extensions on.

I ordered the kit from VTwinGoodies.com I knew it would only fit the right side and I would have to do some other work to make the left side work because of the parking brake.

But I thought it would be a good jumping off point.

This is the 4th kit I've purchased from VTwinGoodies, as always, it was delivered quickly.

It does not seem like moving the floorboards out 1" would make that big a difference....but it really is Much more comfortable for me.

Here is the right side stock- Foot is way up against the engine/pipes.

This is a pic of the parts from VTwinGoodies-

Here is a pic of the right side with one of the round spacers and one of the squarish spacers installed.

The hardware with the kit is Grade 8.

Much better, I can move my foot around more, and much less likely to get my boot heel scuffing up the exhaust shield.

Here is a pic of the left side in stock form. It does not feel as tight against the engine/primary, but there is still very little room to move my foot around.

I figured I was going to have to pull the bolts, see what I needed in the way of spacers and longer bolts, & then make a trip to the hardware store in the morning.

I was very happy to see there were only 3 bolts and all the same size.

I was able to use the second round spacer &amp; a bolt from the VTwinGoodies kit. I thought I was going to have to go to the hardware store and get a couple of spacers and grade 8 bolts. Then I realized that the Sportster Passenger Comfort Peg Extensions we make would probably fit. They did!

So I was able to get it all bolted up (with lock washers and thread-locker) this evening. No need to go to the hardware store in the morning.

Here's a pic of the left side finished.

It went much easier than I thought it would.

There was plenty of wire for the parking brake to move out 1"

Tomorrow and Sunday I will be getting more items done on my list.

Kevin

 

[woodmnctry]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Two ???'s --- how does one disable the EIMTS ?

and


What brand of clearcoat did you use on the wheels ?? --- was thinking about taking them to a local auto paint shop and having them do that and then noticed you used a rattle can approach
TKS

G

 

[MontgomeryLittle]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

That trike looks great. If my wife sees that blue I may be riding a 2011 Vivid Black Tri Glide and selling the Electra Police model. She been hounding me to get rid of all my 2 wheelers and get a trike anyway. Maybe its time to listen.

Two ???'s --- how does one disable the EIMTS

Not to butt in but this is the procedure from H-D.:

EITMS can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the engine OFF/RUN switch on the right handlebar to the RUN position (the motorcycle may be running or not running).
2. Push the throttle to roll-off position and hold.
3. See Instrument Lamps. After approximately 3 seconds, the cruise indicator lamp will either flash green (EITMS enabled) or orange (EITMS disabled).
   NOTE:
   A flashing lamp indicates the EITMS setting. A solid (non-flashing) lamp indicates the cruise control setting.
   
4. Repeat the procedure as needed to enable or disable EITMS.

 

[Lizard]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Something new to the 2014's that the Tech apparently didn't know....engine temp is irrelevant. If EITMS is active )on a 2014) and you go to idle, it will kick on each and every time. Why, I have no clue...seems a bit retarded to me.

Looking at your pics, I saw the tank lift info and I am a bit interested. One problem I see and am curious about...does raising the tank make it hit your thighs more?

 

[vettriker68]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Rode my 14 tg In fl. This winter & the eitms was kicking the rear cylinder out a lot and the fans would hardly ever come on. Asked the hd dealer to look to see if everything was right, of course they said yep. Got back up north asked the same at the dealer I bought it from, when I got it back they had disabled the eitms and said everything thing was aok. I had a 11 tg and it didn't kick out near as much as the 14 doing the same riding

 

[Sloufoot]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

I haven't been into the '14's ECM, but on the '09 thru '13's the EITMS on-off temp is adjustable. I would think the '14's are also.:Trike1:

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Two ???'s --- how does one disable the EIMTS ?

and


What brand of clearcoat did you use on the wheels ?? --- was thinking about taking them to a local auto paint shop and having them do that and then noticed you used a rattle can approach
TKS

G

What Montgomery said about the EITMS.

Clear coat I used was Rustoleum Acrylic Enamel Crystal Clear.

I've ridden in the rain several times since, and they just wipe clean with some pledge. No Stains! epper:

Only question now, is how will it hold up over time.

Something new to the 2014's that the Tech apparently didn't know....engine temp is irrelevant. If EITMS is active )on a 2014) and you go to idle, it will kick on each and every time. Why, I have no clue...seems a bit retarded to me.

Looking at your pics, I saw the tank lift info and I am a bit interested. One problem I see and am curious about...does raising the tank make it hit your thighs more?

If you do just the tank lift, it raise the front but not the back, if you use the Deluxe option, it does raise the rear of the tank 1/2", so depending on how you sit, the extra 1/2" higher may make the tank hit your thighs more.

Myself, I never have had an issue with my thighs hitting the tank in normal riding. Taking corners fast, (with or without a tank lift) I will pinch the tank between my thighs to help stay in place.

I haven't been into the '14's ECM, but on the '09 thru '13's the EITMS on-off temp is adjustable. I would think the '14's are also.:Trike1:

Yeah, this is interesting, because the EITMS on-off does have a place to adjust for engine temp in the Power Vision on the 14's, BUT, the EITMS seems to be kicking on via the ambient temps.

Still gotta chase this info down with Harley.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Saturday I did not get any work done on the TG. I did get about 200 miles riding in.

Sometime during the ride my front rocker box started leaking (not seeping, it was a pretty good leak...oil everywhere). I went over to the HD Dealer and got an appointment for them to fix it today. Dropped it off last night and picked it back up today.

They replaced the rocker box gasket and the rocker cover gasket. They checked all surfaces and they were flat. Hope this one holds better than the last.



Saturday night Mary and I rode back to Southern Thunder HD for their Re-opening Celebration. I wanted to hear the new owner, Bob Parsons, (founder of godaddy.com) speak.

On the way there we hit some pretty strong rain.

We pulled over for 15 minutes during the strongest part, and by the time we got there we were pretty well dry.



Bob- The atmosphere at the dealership has greatly improved since he purchased it a few months back.

Preparing for the National Anthem.

Cute kid that was near us in the crowd.

Mary & ???

getting their pic with Bob.

Last pic of the night there.

Later on Molly Hatchet played...didn't take a single picture.

Sunday I got a few things done on the TG.

Did a Tank Lift with the Deluxe Option.

Bikes pretty dirty from riding in the rain and wet roads Saturday night.

Here's how the tank sits on top of the rockers in stock condition. Trapping heat, blocking air flow, and covering up all that chrome.

15 minutes later I had the Tank Lift installed....now there is much better air flow over the engine, less air over the top of the tank causing buffeting, and more chrome is showing...also, as you can see, on the waterheads it makes the coolant hoses more visible also.

Next thing I did was remove the left side scoop/thigh protector. I left the right side on. This scoops air in behind the rear cylinder, and with the left side scoop deleted, it leaves a path for good air flow across the back of the rear cylinder for better cooling.

Got more stuff done, will be in next post.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Next up was a Tour Pak relocation. The TP was delivered to us in the rear most position (oem has two location choices).

As with other Tour Paks in the past, we decided to relocate this one another 2" further back than stock. This gives Mary plenty of room, but does not put the TP so far back that it compromises integrity of the mount or the handling of the TG.

For decades HD has used a tubular rack for the TP mounting. This is a fundamentally flawed design that is prone to cracking/breaking.

8 years ago we began producing a Tour Pak relocation kit that is essentially a flat plate that sits on top of the tubular rack and allows the TP to be moved back. Besides allowing for adjustment for TP placement, it also strengthens the flawed HD tubular rack.

When the Tri-Glide was introduced HD used the flat plate design instead of tubes for mounting the TP. Then in 2014, All Tour Paks are now mounted on a flat plate from the factory.

The first step was to unhook all the wiring to the Tour Pak, remove the speakers from the Tour Pak (there are no connectors on the wires to the speakers that you can detach without removing the speakers), and then remove the TP mounting rack from the trunk. There are 6 bolts that hold the rack to the top of the trunk and you can access them from inside the trunk.

Next step was to remove the mounting rack from the bottom of the TP.



4 nuts.

Next step was to use some masking tape to mark where we wanted to drill the new holes in the mounting rack for the front 2 bolts/studs.

This picture shows that I drilled pilot holes before the full size holes.

Here the holes are drilled and ready for fitment.

Next was placing the mounting rack on the TP so that we could mark where we wanted the new back holes to be in the TP.

Here is where we want to drill the new holes in the TP...thru the plastic AND the inside metal plate.

Before drill the new holes thru the TP and the inside metal plate, we removed the inside metal plate to make sure no wires were in the path of where we would be drilling.




Metal plate inside TP, below liner.

btw, to remove the liner, the bottom side of the retractable tether must be removed.

There were none, but in the past I have seen wires running right across the path of where we wanted to drill holes.

Now we drilled the new holes thru the TP and the inside metal plate, and then attached the TP to the mounting rack in the new position, 2 inches further back.

Note- in the past HD used bolts that ran thru the metal plate and then the TP.

Now they are using press fit studs in the metal plate. That is why you see the extra &quot;bolts&quot; in the following picture. I could have cut them off, but they are not visible unless you get your line of sigh lower than the bottom of the TP, so I left them there.

Tour Pak installed back on the TG...now with an extra 2 inches. We're ready for lots of miles for Mary to travel without feeling cramped at all.

btw, in case there's any concern that the rack or mounting is not strong enough with this modification...this is the same thing we did on the 2011 Tri-Glide and we had that TP loaded for 10's of thousands of miles at 2.5x over maximum rated load and never had a single problem, including on those "roads" up in the Yukon.

The last thing I started to do on Sunday was install my bumper on to the two cross braces under the trunk. I was well into the job before I realized that even though the holes are in the same spot on the cross braces, the holes on the back cross brace are blocked off.

Next week I will be modifying the bumper mount so that it will be able to attach securely.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Been a while since I posted any updates. Was gone for 4 days to a rally....see video at bottom.

Then been really busy with work. But I've still got a few things done.

Got my bumper mounting hardware revised to fit the 2014 and got it installed.

Did my first oil change at 700 miles...also installed the reusable oil filter off the 2011, and installed the Oil Bud oil cooler.

I have not finished evaluating the Oil Bud. Will have that done tomorrow.

Here's a pic of the filter and the Oil Bud adapter with thermostat sticking off the top.

I also replace the factory tranny fluid with Redline Heavy Duty Shockproof. Tranny is still breaking in, but it was immediately smoother after the switch.

Side Note-I've personally owned 7 Twin Cams, and never had one that had the "neutral rattle". Good luck I guess. Well, this one has had it since day one. I was sort of hoping the Redline would get rid of it. No such luck.




Have not changed out the primary fluid yet.



Got my handlebars welded up. Monday I'll be taking them to get powdered. I forgot to take a pic before boxing them up. Will get a pic Monday when I pull them from the box.

It was a simple deal. Took the stock bars, and added almost 9" of length between where the exit the fairing and before the bend for the grips. They should be very comfortable.




Next up was getting a rack on top of the Tour Pak. I picked up a Kury rack that has bungie loops built into each corner.

Taped off the lid, drilled pilot holes and then the 1/4" hole for the bolts.

Here's the inside of the lid. The kit has good hardware with it, good heavy washers and heavy rubber cushions, top and bottom. The bolts were 10mm hex. Been awhile since I broke out the metric sockets.

lol

And a pic of it installed...the top side has the cushion and a nice foot for each leg.

Got the left side Highway peg set up installed this afternoon. Will be doing the right side in the morning.

There was never any doubt that I would use a peg/heel rest set up. This set-up is light years more comfortable than just a peg, and it can look really good too.

As far as what pegs to use, I really agonized over this. On my Heritage I went for looks at the sacrifice of some comfort. So much of the Heritage is about looks, and I just "had" to keep the classic theme consistent.

On the Tri-Glide, I ended up going for function over form. We put serious miles on the TG, sometimes very long days. If I don't have a lot of comfortable (and stable) foot/leg positions, the pain from the previously broken pelvis, broken knee, and 9 broken bones in the right foot can turn a fun day into, well, not so fun.

I ended up using the same combo that served us well on the 2011 TG. Triple Traps for the Pegs and Trap Shift peg for the heel rest. Mary painted them with the "chrome" paint...but they don't really match. They are not as poorly matched in person...the camera with the flash really does them no favors. lol

This is a proven set-up, the pegs rotate with firm pressure for endless foot and leg positions.

So I know I'll be comfortable, as some point I may chrome them or give them some other finish.

Overall Impressions of 2014 so far:

Due to the front rocker leak occurring, I just ran out of time to have the TG ready for the 1800 mile trip...so that did not happen.

However, I have put more miles on it, both one up and with Mary. I am not going crazy with the throttle, but I am getting on it some.

Marys' first longish ride (120 miles) last week, and she kept tapping me on the shoulder saying "I really like this much better!"

The combination of less heat, a larger/better seat, much improved backrest, better riding front forks, & linked brakes...lots of little things that add up to a much improved experience for her.

Why does she like linked brakes better? Decades of riding have me using primarily my front brakes...without linked brakes the front dives a bit, whereas the rear brakes are more comfortable for her...but I have never gotten into that habit of using the rear brakes as primary stopping power.

With the linked brakes, when I squeeze the "front" brake lever, it applies both front and rear brakes...less dive, she's more comfortable.

While talking about brakes....I do not like the linked brakes. It is not a huge irritant, but I just don't like it. I want to control which brakes get how much use. Something that surprised me when I first started riding the TG-trail braking works in the curves...would have never thought it would, but it does...maybe not as much as on 2 wheels, but certainly enough to be able to be more aggressive in the curves.

With the linked brakes, trail braking does not work so good...maybe I will find a sweet spot, but so far I have not.

A few more comments on the brakes-

I never had any problem with the rear brakes on the 2011. I could lock them up at will...but it did take some pressure, and being generous, the feedback was weak...but they got the job done for me and I never felt I was in a compromised situation because of them.

On the 2014 the rear brakes are much more effective, with better feedback.

Related to that...I thought the linked brakes would work with the same proportioning whether I used the "front" brake lever or the "rear" brake pedal.

They do not. No matter how hard I squeeze the brake lever, I do not get as much feedback OR rear braking as I do when I step on the brake pedal.

Interesting.

Bottom line- brakes work better, Mary's more comfortable, and I don't like them being linked. lol

As I stated before, the 2014 is much stronger...and I have not even done a Stage 1 yet. I am playing around with the tune a bit, yes, I will have to redo it when I get the Stage 1 done, but I'm still exploring.

The water cooled heads seem to be doing a really good job of keeping the CHT down. Will have more on that once I get the Stage 1 installed, AND get the oil temp under control.

On the 2011 I got it so even two up, loaded, running 85 mph on a 110* day, the CHT and oil temp did not exceed 230*, and it was never an issue in stop & go either.

On the 2014 the CHT is even better in stop & go, and about the same on the interstate ( I have the Wards fans on the 2014 like on the 2011, plus all my other little mods...tank lift, deluxe option, thigh shield removed on one side) But the oil temps of as high as 270* at the tank on a day that is 90* ambient is not close to acceptable for me.

The rider seat is different on the 14 than the 11. Not better, not worse, just different. Not sure what the difference is, but I good with it.

I've cleaned the rear wheels that we painted several times...it sure is nice to just wipe them down and have them look new...no more staining!

Will report more as I get more of the mods done, and get some more miles.

Here's the vid of the rally we went to on the Heritage, instead of the 1800 mile trip on the Tri-Glide.




Kevin

 

[jackt]

Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Congratulations you will love it.
I just added the lift kit and took off east.
Have 2014 Tri Glide love it so far 4000 in 17 days been busy, just go back from NC and TN rode Blue Ridge Parkway And the Dragon and A few other roads got wet 4 time (did I mention real wet).
Anyway when I took in 1000 service before trip told dealer it had a squeal on deceleration sounds like the noise car brakes make when pads are gone.
They said could not find anything, but it made that noise all the time on trip.
Any ideas ?
Other than that love the Trike has way more power than my 2013 with stage one I traded in. and really rides a lot better had lift kit and also the 2014 has lift kit.
This noise sounds like cars when the brake pads are gone, really hear it when I let off throttle using no brake.
ANY IDEA?????
HELP

 

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Re: Ongoing 2014 Tri-Glide build-out, lots of pics and thoughts on the differences

Congratulations you will love it.
I just added the lift kit and took off east.
Have 2014 Tri Glide love it so far 4000 in 17 days been busy, just go back from NC and TN rode Blue Ridge Parkway And the Dragon and A few other roads got wet 4 time (did I mention real wet).
Anyway when I took in 1000 service before trip told dealer it had a squeal on deceleration sounds like the noise car brakes make when pads are gone.
They said could not find anything, but it made that noise all the time on trip.
Any ideas ?
Other than that love the Trike has way more power than my 2013 with stage one I traded in. and really rides a lot better had lift kit and also the 2014 has lift kit.
This noise sounds like cars when the brake pads are gone, really hear it when I let off throttle using no brake.
ANY IDEA?????
HELP

Sounds like you are making lots of good memories on your TG.

Not sure at all on the sound...is it coming from back at the wheels, or maybe from the primary?