please someone talk me out of it.

[johno]

Current ride is a 2014 TG with 5800 miles, whim , 14" shocks with comfort lift moded seat with backrest and a few other things. Stopped at my dealer and looked at a 2019. Don't know if there's enough of a change to do a trade but the dealer is trying real hard to get me to do it. Picture is before I made any changes.

 

[johno]

I was thinking about waiting for the 20's. I put about 2 thousand a year on my rides. I bought the 14 last year with 3900 miles on it from a private party. The hard thing is there offering me more for trade then I paid and will swap out the whim for me.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Current ride is a 2014 TG with 5800 miles, whim , 14" shocks with comfort lift moded seat with backrest and a few other things. Stopped at my dealer and looked at a View attachment 665842019. Don't know if there's enough of a change to do a trade but the dealer is trying real hard to get me to do it. Picture is before I made any changes.

Just posted, in a different thread, my thoughts on the same question rolling around in my head about moving from a 2014 to a newer model-

So why am I thinking about moving to a 2019 or 2020 this coming August?

We'll see how our summer trips go and then decide from there.

I've ridden the 2018 and 2019 models, I like the M8 powerplant...but I can scratch that itch without starting all over again on my Long Distance Touring Tri Glide.

I have no need for ABS, bigger nav screen, or traction control. Suspension on my 14 TG is far superior to the 2019 stock suspension. So it will probably come down to if there are any frame changes in 2020.

With HD devoting so many resources to electric bikes, adventure bikes, streetfighter bikes, it may be less likely that they will have any major changes to the Touring line.

We'll see.

Bottom line for me is the only real reason that would tempt me away is the M8 engine....just the geek in me to play with the newest HD powerplant.

My '14 Twin Cam has plenty of power for the riding I do. It can cruise all day long at 75 mph without breaking a sweat. When I need to get past someone, it easily pops up to 90 mph. I don't need more than that.

Kevin

 

[johno]

I know what you mean kevin, and I don't know if I want to give up the awesome shocks and comfort lift I got from ,you. :laugh:

 

[johno]

Maybe Ill just fiqure out some highway pegs for it and hang on till next year.

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

I had a 16 Tri Glide and traded it for a 17 Tri Glide and i have regretted it,my 17 has been in the shop 7 times for warranty work now with the clutch recall it will soon be 8.Still not sure if the transmission oil migration issue has been fixed.You can upgrade your shocks for less than a grand and with a gutted head pipe,tune,air cleaner and slip-ons you will still be under what it will cost you to trade.If your trike had a ton of miles i would say yes do it,but at such low mileage there is a lot of life left in it.But with that said its your money so I say good luck with your decision.

 

[rhino 2]

I had a 16 Tri Glide and traded it for a 17 Tri Glide and i have regretted it,my 17 has been in the shop 7 times for warranty work now with the clutch recall it will soon be 8.Still not sure if the transmission oil migration issue has been fixed.You can upgrade your shocks for less than a grand and with a gutted head pipe,tune,air cleaner and slip-ons you will still be under what it will cost you to trade.If your trike had a ton of miles i would say yes do it,but at such low mileage there is a lot of life left in it.But with that said its your money so I say good luck with your decision.

I Agree......I traded in my 11 Tri-Glide for a 17 Tri-Glide, And not to pile on but After having 4 new Harley's over the years the 17 is the last ,There will never be a Harley in my garage........

 

[JamesP]

Decisions decisions

I really like that color on your 14; That being said.....

Tough decision. We are currently riding a 16 with relatively low miles. Seat and exhaust upgraded but not suspension (yet). I've been through the brain fever you are experiencing just about two weeks ago; made the error of dropping by the local Harley dealer for a quick 'look-see'.

My decision was to wait a year or two. The twin cam engine I currently ride has a history of how many millions (perhaps billions) of miles on its heritage while the new single cam power plants are relatively babes in the woods. For our riding style (read that Geezer bikers) reliability trumps power and awe factor. Money is always an issue but as previously stated you can not take it with you so that was not a primary ecision factor for me.

One guys thoughts....your mileage may vary!

 

[Capt.Bob]

OK, I guess I will take the role of "devil's advocate". Having owned 2016, 2017 and now 2019 Tri Glides, I have found the performance and comfort enhancements "somewhat" worth the added costs of ownership. I really, really like my 2019 although I only have 1400 miles on it. The latest M8 engine seems ideally tuned for the mass of the TGU. The suspension is better than it was but could be better and I think aftermarket strategies like DK's have proved to be quite well received.

The 2019 is just a more pleasant ride and recently, I found that the changes in suspension are more readily felt in a two-up condition. Just remember that there is about a $7k profit margin in a new TGU and that is what is allowing the dealership to give you more than you paid for your current ride. On my 2017 that I had bought used with 90 miles, the screaming deal that I got on it an my 2016 new allowed me to get into my 2019 at a fairly favorable price in terms of real dollars.

Only you can decide how best to spend your discretionary monies. If you have other burning things to blow dough on, then the upgrade may be less interesting? Can't wait to hear how we have spent or not spent your money:clapping:

 

[ol' school]

John, you have a nice looking ride with low mileage. I'd hang to it and see what they bring out next year and wait till the oil migration issues are fixed for sure.

 

[Tucci]

Talk me out of it

My way of thinking "Out of date, out of debt". I have my 15fw just about where I want it i.e. Seat, bars, floorboards, brake pedal, shifter arm, exhaust, grips, protective film (xpel), list goes on. Did I mention out of debt?

 

[Peter A.]

2019 model (?)

My way of thinking "Out of date, out of debt". I have my 15fw just about where I want it i.e. Seat, bars, floorboards, brake pedal, shifter arm, exhaust, grips, protective film (xpel), list goes on. Did I mention out of debt?

Well, being the old tight wad that I am, I have to agree - I looked at the new TG and was

ready to trade up, UNTIL they REFUSED to give me a DIME for my 2010.

Its in great shape and totally fixed up/accessoried to my needs, most people don’t believe

thats its a 2010 - the killer was the dealer claimed I ride TOO MUCH, with 101,888 miles

on it I think I’m still good for a couple more years AND it’s PAID FOR!

RIDE SAFE ALL........

:Coffee:

 

[DK Custom Products]

OK, I guess I will take the role of "devil's advocate". Having owned 2016, 2017 and now 2019 Tri Glides, I have found the performance and comfort enhancements "somewhat" worth the added costs of ownership. I really, really like my 2019 although I only have 1400 miles on it. The latest M8 engine seems ideally tuned for the mass of the TGU. The suspension is better than it was but could be better and I think aftermarket strategies like DK's have proved to be quite well received.

The 2019 is just a more pleasant ride and recently, I found that the changes in suspension are more readily felt in a two-up condition. Just remember that there is about a $7k profit margin in a new TGU and that is what is allowing the dealership to give you more than you paid for your current ride. On my 2017 that I had bought used with 90 miles, the screaming deal that I got on it an my 2016 new allowed me to get into my 2019 at a fairly favorable price in terms of real dollars.

Only you can decide how best to spend your discretionary monies. If you have other burning things to blow dough on, then the upgrade may be less interesting? Can't wait to hear how we have spent or not spent your money:clapping:

Hey Bob!

The M8 powerplant is the lure...that is sure. Fortunately, with minimal work (a proper, or true, Stage I) the Twin Cam can compete with the M8 for interstate cruising and acceleration.

BUT, the M8 outshines the TC in low end grunt, and nothing can be done to the Twin Cam (reliably) to match that. PLUS the M8 gets better MPG.

Glad you're enjoying yours!

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Well, being the old tight wad that I am, I have to agree - I looked at the new TG and was

ready to trade up, UNTIL they REFUSED to give me a DIME for my 2010.

Its in great shape and totally fixed up/accessoried to my needs, most people don’t believe

thats its a 2010 - the killer was the dealer claimed I ride TOO MUCH, with 101,888 miles

on it I think I’m still good for a couple more years AND it’s PAID FOR!

RIDE SAFE ALL........

:Coffee:

That counts for a lot for many of us!

Kevin

 

[Capt.Bob]

Hey Bob!

The M8 powerplant is the lure...that is sure. Fortunately, with minimal work (a proper, or true, Stage I) the Twin Cam can compete with the M8 for interstate cruising and acceleration.

BUT, the M8 outshines the TC in low end grunt, and nothing can be done to the Twin Cam (reliably) to match that. PLUS the M8 gets better MPG.

Glad you're enjoying yours!

Kevin

Kevin, Those performance add-ons that you and others offer for the Twin Cams are great encouragement for those that don't want to have to update to the M8 and also are averse to debt. I don't think that the low-end grunt issue is worth a bunch of thousand dollar bills? In watching your videos of your 2014 TC TGU over the years, I don't think that I would have much or any significant advantages in real-world riding over what you at DK Customs have been able to achieve in your trike.

Thankfully, I don't buy ANY toys (Tri Glide included) where I incur debt. Like other cheapskates, including myself as one, I can't see screwing up life just for a recreational vehicle

 

[ultrafxr]

I say go for it. Heck the motor company needs your business. Sales are way, way down and we want them to be successful and stick around don't we. Seriously, it is obviously a very subjective decision. It all boils down to what you want and value. Your current ride has very low mileage and is good for many 000s and years of enjoyment no doubt. Should you decide to trade the shocks and lift kit as well as the WHIM you mentioned can be transferred over to a new model so they really are not an issue imo. Good luck with whatever you decide. And btw the current ride looks great!

 

[johno]

Im thinking more and more that Ill put a few more dollars into it and keep it for a while. Ill be looking for a stage 1 set up. The big thing that several folks have mentioned is ,its paid for.

 

[Fearless]

Ours is paid for...

I can upgrade/hotrod or anything else I want to for far less expense than buying new and starting over Just sayin...

Good luck on your choice. Fred/Jeanne

 

[ISP-FL]

Not sure if you have done so or not, but you should take a test ride on the 2019 before making your final decision. I was probably 50/50 on trading my 16 until I took the test ride. For me there was just too big of a difference in performance and comfort not to trade.

Our riding is a little different than most. We put between 8,000 and 9,000 miles on a year and most of that is 2-up. The trike might get those miles in 10 to 15 different states every year though (trailer in between). The new nav system was very important to me. It is 100 times faster than the old 1980's crap on my 2016, plus if you stop for fuel and turn your engine off the routing will start back up again when you get back on the road.

Overall I have found the 2019 just a better performing and enjoyable bike to ride/drive.

 

[Capt.Bob]

Not sure if you have done so or not, but you should take a test ride on the 2019 before making your final decision. I was probably 50/50 on trading my 16 until I took the test ride. For me there was just too big of a difference in performance and comfort not to trade.

Our riding is a little different than most. We put between 8,000 and 9,000 miles on a year and most of that is 2-up. The trike might get those miles in 10 to 15 different states every year though (trailer in between). The new nav system was very important to me. It is 100 times faster than the old 1980's crap on my 2016, plus if you stop for fuel and turn your engine off the routing will start back up again when you get back on the road.

Overall I have found the 2019 just a better performing and enjoyable bike to ride/drive.

Joe, You experienced the 2019 with two-up riding before I did but both of us have now been able ride our 2019's with two passengers and what I have found that is consistent with your reports is that the new and improved front and rear suspensions of the Tri Glides are most noticeable in two-up conditions as opposed to solo riding where the differences in ride quality are not nearly as pronounced.

However, since John (OP) has the 14" DK supplied shocks and Custom Comfort Lift on his beautiful 2014 TGU, I don't think that the differences we are pointing out should be that much of a game changer in his decision making processes. He has a really low-mileage ride that is paid for and has incorporated some of the 2019's improvements and he could also get Kevin's offerings for front shock improvements that are said to be additive as well. Bob

 

[ISP-FL]

You are correct Bob. His ride comfort could be about the same with his current modifications. I went from a stock 2016 suspension to the 2019 suspension so I noticed a huge change. A test ride will probably confirm for him if he really wants to trade up.

 

[hddocfl]

Traded my 2017 Tri for a 2019 Tri and have no regrets, it is a different ride all together for me. Capt Bob gave his impressions of the ride and differences in the 2019 tri vs older rides and I concur completely with his ride report.

 

[1dn5up]

If it’s to your liking and it ain’t broke , keep it. My job is done

 

[leonard]

please someone talk me out of it

I had a 18 and put the pro action shocks on it then traded for a 19 the ride of the 18 was much better with pro action so I replaced the stock with the pro action and comfort lift very good ride. Buy the way I took the shocks off the 18 before I traded it, but I like the pro action ride better than the stock shocks

 

[Jack Klarich]

My best advice would be an extended test ride, maybe even rent it for a day

 

[FRR]

If you have only ridden 5800 miles in over 4 years, than it doesn't really make much difference what you ride. Keep what you've got. Save your money.

 

[johno]

Fred Mileage is low but I am 2nd owner. Ive put a little over 2000 miles since I bought it a little over a year ago and last summer was a shutout with rain basically every week. Ive decided to keep it anyway. Thanks for the input

 

[Fearless]

Fred Mileage is low but I am 2nd owner. Ive put a little over 2000 miles since I bought it a little over a year ago and last summer was a shutout with rain basically every week. Ive decided to keep it anyway. Thanks for the input

Do what works for you if you don't have a fortune in modifications and find a smoking hot deal look at it. Other than that do heat management on it and run the wheels off of it. That is what I am planning with ours. Good luck with your choice. Travel safe Fred/Jeanne