Ongoing 2019 Tri Glide Build-Out w/ lots of photos, videos and observations

[BillR]

Bill, where did you get your extended heel shifter?

Thanks

Micheal, I got it from Dennis Kirk. I found my PayPal invoice for $36.28 + shipping.

Sorry but it didn't show the part number. I believe they had two different ones with different lengths (about 1-1 1/2") difference. I got the one that went past the footboard end.

EDIT: I found the number on the Dennis Kirk website.

[h=1]V-Twin Manufacturing Chrome Extended Shifter Lever - 21-0256[/h]

 

[DK Custom Products]

Another thing I did this weekend, forgot to take pics, will do so later this week, I got an oil temperature dipstick.

Got to have that for testing.

BUT, unlike in the past, I got an analog one from JESCustomAccents. In the past I've used the HD Digital read out dipsticks, and they never last. The most recent one lasted longer than other ones, but it still did not make it to 3 years.

Giving this analog one a shot this time around.

Kevin

 

[Gold Nugget]

Kevin do you have the part # on the oil temp gauge?

Thanks....

Ride Safe.........................................

 

[DK Custom Products]

Beautiful ride in today.

Got the new plate for the TG. Mississippi has changed their plates...used to be a blue plate with a guitar on it. Now it's a drab brown color.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Kevin do you have the part # on the oil temp gauge?

Thanks....

Ride Safe.........................................

I don't think they have part numbers, I could not see any.

They have four types....oil filled or air filled, and then white face or black face.

I got the air filled black face.

Here's a link- https://www.jescustomaccents.com/20...led-Temp-Gauge-2017-P-all-FL-Blk-Face-Air.htm


Yes, the latest one I have actually worked longer than most, and I changed the battery in it twice, successfully. Last time it quit working, the battery was not the issue. I fiddled with it a bit to no avail.

Yeah, you got a good one!

Kevin

 

[Trampas]

I can't believe you don't have those bars installed yet, just curious is all

All for now Trampas

 

[Jack Klarich]

That sure is a handsome paint job on your new trike:clapping:

 

[DK Custom Products]

I can't believe you don't have those bars installed yet, just curious is all

All for now Trampas

They are being installed this Friday. I am not doing it myself. Over the last 10-12 years I've had multiple warranty repairs on handlebar controls, so, for me, it is best for the Dealership to install them, that way if there is any warranty repair they can't say it was because I installed the bars incorrectly.

A few years ago I took the '14 in for switch control issues...they said that it was not covered under warranty because I had installed the handlebars and must have done something wrong that cause the switch to fail. I pointed out to them that THEY installed the bars. They then fixed the controls under warranty.


Real Sheepskin. This is the 3rd or 4th bike the same skin has been on. Cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter. It takes a lot of rain for it to hold water and get my butt wet. If it's raining that much, I'm going to be wearing rain pants.

You may have seen the occasional photo I post that has a black trash bag over the riders back-rest? That is because when I know it is going to rain while I'm parked at work, or when we are parked at a motel and there is the slightest chance of overnight rain, we pull the sheepskin up over the riders backrest and cover it with a trash bag to keep it dry. Takes about 30 seconds and is a bit of a PITA, but how comfortable it is the rest of the time makes it worth it.

That sure is a handsome paint job on your new trike:clapping:

Thanks man! First red bike I've owned since some Honda's many decades ago.

Kevin

 

[GoSlo]

I'm not Kevin, but figured I throw my 2 cents in... I've got a "real" sheepskin and wouldn't trade it for the world. You're correct though saying riding around on a wet one is the worst. I have a H-D rain cover that covers just the front and rear seat (available with or without a backrest option). Really easy to put on and take off, so if it really looks like it's going to rain, I throw it on. Even if the rain sneaks up on you, it's so quick to put on the seat won't get wet. Also works great for those damp nights when condensation gets the entire bike wet. The cover will keep you seat dry.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I'm not Kevin, but figured I throw my 2 cents in... I've got a "real" sheepskin and wouldn't trade it for the world. You're correct though saying riding around on a wet one is the worst. I have a H-D rain cover that covers just the front and rear seat (available with or without a backrest option). Really easy to put on and take off, so if it really looks like it's going to rain, I throw it on. Even if the rain sneaks up on you, it's so quick to put on the seat won't get wet. Also works great for those damp nights when condensation gets the entire bike wet. The cover will keep you seat dry.

Do you have a link to that cover?

I've been using trash bags for decades...I'm cheap...lol...but I bet I can afford one of them and it would probably be easier and nicer. :laugh:

Kevin

 

[bikerbillone]

GoSlo, I agree, love those sheepskins, but what about you're on the road, get caught up frog strangler, or less? even? I suppose if you could get off on the side of the road and throw it in the tour pak, that would work......

 

[GoSlo]

Do you have a link to that cover?

I've been using trash bags for decades...I'm cheap...lol...but I bet I can afford one of them and it would probably be easier and nicer. :laugh:

Kevin

Touring Seat Rain Cover with Rider Backrest. Part No. 52952-97. $39.9 Didn't check but probably the same one Fuzzy has.

 

[GoSlo]

GoSlo, I agree, love those sheepskins, but what about you're on the road, get caught up frog strangler, or less? even? I suppose if you could get off on the side of the road and throw it in the tour pak, that would work......

I never remove the sheepskin, rain or shine. If it starts to rain, I just put on the rain cover and it stays dry. Only takes about a minute to put on or off.

EDIT:

Sorry, forgot to say that when the cover is off, it folds up VERY small and easily stores in the tourpak. Keeping it in there makes for quicker retrieval than the trunk.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Good selection of rain covers for use on bikes/trikes while they're sitting. Haven't seen a lot of them where the manufacturer designates them as being ride on covers while it's actually raining.

 

[ultrafxr]

Touring Seat Rain Cover with Rider Backrest. Part No. 52952-97. $39.9 Didn't check but probably the same one Fuzzy has.

I have this seat rain cover also and use it when I wash the bike to keep the seat from getting soaked and I use it quite a bit on the road because my wife has a gel seat pad (Pro Pad) with a heavy fabric cover. If it ever gets wet it takes forever to dry.

 

[GoSlo]

Good selection of rain covers for use on bikes/trikes while they're sitting. Haven't seen a lot of them where the manufacturer designates them as being ride on covers while it's actually raining.

Not sure if it’s ‘designed’ to be used while riding but I can guarantee it works well. I’ve gone through plenty of rain, thunderstorms (even a few red cells - stupid me). I rode through tropical storm Cindy a couple of years ago for hundreds of miles and it worked fine. Keep in mind that when you’re sitting on the seat most of it is being covered up by your butt, so that and the cover helps keep the sheepskin dry. I’ve also been guilty of being too lazy to put rain pants on (looked like virga to me!) still had the seat cover on though. Your butt really gets wet because the water that makes onto the seat stays there. Wearing rain pants while sitting on the cover is a little slicker than sitting on just the bare seat or sheepskin but definitely not enough to make you uncomfortable or unsafe.

 

[ultrafxr]

Glad to be helping you spend your $$ Fuzzy and I know the moco appreciates your support. Keep them $$ coming in, lol.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Not sure if it’s ‘designed’ to be used while riding but I can guarantee it works well. I’ve gone through plenty of rain, thunderstorms (even a few red cells - stupid me). I rode through tropical storm Cindy a couple of years ago for hundreds of miles and it worked fine. Keep in mind that when you’re sitting on the seat most of it is being covered up by your butt, so that and the cover helps keep the sheepskin dry. I’ve also been guilty of being too lazy to put rain pants on (looked like virga to me!) still had the seat cover on though. Your butt really gets wet because the water that makes onto the seat stays there. Wearing rain pants while sitting on the cover is a little slicker than sitting on just the bare seat or sheepskin but definitely not enough to make you uncomfortable or unsafe.

Thanks! I've always thought, until lately, that it must be unsafe or too risky to ride on Harley or Mustang Covers, because the ones I've seen have the no ride in rain cautionary note.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Touring Seat Rain Cover with Rider Backrest. Part No. 52952-97. $39.9 Didn't check but probably the same one Fuzzy has.

Thanks guys. Gonna get one of those. Even though some of the reviews say they're no longer waterproof...description say so too. I'll use some tent sealer on it and make it waterproof.

Moving up in the world. No more trash bags for me. :laugh:

Kevin

 

[ShapeShifter]

Thanks guys. Gonna get one of those. Even though some of the reviews say they're no longer waterproof...description say so too. I'll use some tent sealer on it and make it waterproof.

Moving up in the world. No more trash bags for me. :laugh:

Kevin

Over the winter I bought Harley's Oasis Day Cover. Planning to use it when traveling and long parking stops on those oppressively hot summer days. It's described as being water-resistant, not waterproof. Some reviewers say apply spray-on waterproofing. Is there a difference between tent sealer and regular waterproofing products? If the sealer offers more advantages, then hopefully it's safe to use on polyester fabric.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Over the winter I bought Harley's Oasis Day Cover. Planning to use it when traveling and long parking stops on those oppressively hot summer days. It's described as being water-resistant, not waterproof. Some reviewers say apply spray-on waterproofing. Is there a difference between tent sealer and regular waterproofing products? If the sealer offers more advantages, then hopefully it's safe to use on polyester fabric.

What we've done, with many tents, is a spray on waterproof (silicone based) sealer, and then Coleman brand seam sealer. The seam sealer we use on the inside and outside. We've spent many an hour in tents sealed like this, with downpour's and nary a leak.

Kevin

 

[ShapeShifter]

Kevin, Thanks. Appreciate the info. It shouldn't take a lot of product, because it's basically a half cover that's compact, light weight and easy to pack for travel.