Re gearing a 2016 Harley Trike

[DK Custom Products]

Only one big problem with that though - $,$$$

Yeah! I would have done it years ago if it weren't for the $. :xzqxz:

Kevin

 

[headheaded]

I've known a few guys that have run the Baker 7 speed. Just last week was talking with a guy that's had one in his last 3 bikes....including one in his 2014 Tri Glide.

They all love them. Lower 1st gear, better spacing between the gears, and 7th is the same as the 2 wheel bikes 6th, without giving up the lower gearing for starting out.

Kevin

This seems like it would give us the best of both worlds.

 

[DK Custom Products]

This seems like it would give us the best of both worlds.

Yes, that is exactly what Mike was saying the reason he has put it in his last 3 rides. But $3k is a bunch of green!

I'm happy with the factory gearing on my Twin Cam. When I get the M8, I'll change the gearing a bit higher with the pulley.

Kevin

 

[Vin]

I have run both now 32 sixth gear was useless and 30 seemed pushing the motor at 65-70 range... I purchased Posseriders 30 tooth pulley hoping to get to use sixth gear and can now but... I have to agree with Bill a 31 tooth is great (actually a great improvement) If I ever have old shiney apart again a 31 tooth pulley is going in. I believe I have enough power to make it work on the highway our old 09' doesn't have the higher horsepower of the newer Trikes if you follow what I'm trying to say. From the miles this year out on the long trips at 60-70 MPH a 31 tooth would seem to be a great choice. Andrews pulley's are a little pricey compared to other Manufacturer's but I believe the quality is worth the expense. If you live in a flat plain and never ride the mountains or high elevations a 32 may work. I live in Pennsylvania good luck on your choice of Pulley's it is expensive to switch not like switching mirrors or such just sayin...:Shrug: Travel safe Fred

PS New Castle Harley Davidson switched mine when my Stator and voltage regulator went south. and the had plenty of adjustment going from 32 to 30 so no reason going to go the other way. good luck Fred

I will buy a set of p205/75r15 tires with a higher profile and see what that does. Can get 2 for 125.00

 

[Fearless]

I will buy a set of p205/75r15 tires with a higher profile and see what that does. Can get 2 for 125.00

a tire store should be able to tell you what the change in gearing is by tire size just sayin... not sure about going to a 75 series though

 

[Vin]

a tire store should be able to tell you what the change in gearing is by tire size just sayin... not sure about going to a 75 series though

You think the 75 series is too tall? I will check with a shop. I figured about 400 rpm off what it is now.

 

[Fearless]

You think the 75 series is too tall? I will check with a shop. I figured about 400 rpm off what it is now.

A good tire shop should have a chart or a program to tell what size goes how far per revolution and speed it changes from one series to the other. For me I am going to try 70 series tires possibly a 195X70 15 if available. If they don't work out my utility trailer will have new tires. Changing tire size is the least expensive way of playing with the gearing.

 

[Vin]

A good tire shop should have a chart or a program to tell what size goes how far per revolution and speed it changes from one series to the other. For me I am going to try 70 series tires possibly a 195X70 15 if available. If they don't work out my utility trailer will have new tires. Changing tire size is the least expensive way of playing with the gearing.

I agree. I will see if their math agrees with mine. Lol. Are you putting on a lift kit also?

 

[Fearless]

I agree. I will see if their math agrees with mine. Lol. Are you putting on a lift kit also?

already have a lift on it makes handling so much better gets the mufflers off road and generally looks better . A lift kit is a must for long term comfort Fred

 

[Vin]

already have a lift on it makes handling so much better gets the mufflers off road and generally looks better . A lift kit is a must for long term comfort Fred

Ok. What brand did you get and how much lift did it do? Thanks again.

 

[Fearless]

Ok. What brand did you get and how much lift did it do? Thanks again.

DK Customs.com check them out Kevin is a sponsor on the forum great people to do business with raise about 1 3/4" but makes a great improvement in the handling

 

[Vin]

Ok. What brand did you get and how much lift did it do? Thanks again.

DK Customs.com check them out Kevin is a sponsor on the forum great people to do business with raise about 1 3/4" but makes a great improvement in the handling

Thanks again!

 

[ultrafxr]

A good tire shop should have a chart or a program to tell what size goes how far per revolution and speed it changes from one series to the other. For me I am going to try 70 series tires possibly a 195X70 15 if available. If they don't work out my utility trailer will have new tires. Changing tire size is the least expensive way of playing with the gearing.

Here's one I found:

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

 

[Fearless]

Here's one I found:

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

Thank you Jerry I was going look for just what you gave us thanks again, proof what kind of people lurk around these threads. I'm seriously thinking about going with a slightly higher tire to drop the sixth gear rpms just a little. Tires are a much easier adjustment than pulley's. Two to three hundred rpm is a huge difference even on a twin cam. :goodjob: Travel safe Fred

 

[Vin]

Here's one I found:

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

Thank you very much!! Great website. Bought 2 new take off wheels today off a 2018 trike for 400.00 for the pair. I'll get tires in the next 2 days and then see if I have to get a lift kit. I figure the revs will drop from 2600 to 2442 at 60 mph. We will see.

 

[Vin]

Ok. What brand did you get and how much lift did it do? Thanks again.

DK Customs.com check them out Kevin is a sponsor on the forum great people to do business with raise about 1 3/4" but makes a great improvement in the handling

Last Saturday I put a Legend lift kit on the trike and put on the 205/75R15 tires. It has slowed down the engine RPM as I had hoped. I can tell while riding. However, the speedo and the GPS show the same MPH! Guess the GPS gets the speed info from the trike computer as does the speedo. Other posts had said to use the GPS as a true speed indicator. I will have to check it with my Garmin. The lift kit was 1.5 inches.

 

[Fearless]

Ok. What brand did you get and how much lift did it do? Thanks again.

Last Saturday I put a Legend lift kit on the trike and put on the 205/75R15 tires. It has slowed down the engine RPM as I had hoped. I can tell while riding. However, the speedo and the GPS show the same MPH! Guess the GPS gets the speed info from the trike computer as does the speedo. Other posts had said to use the GPS as a true speed indicator. I will have to check it with my Garmin. The lift kit was 1.5 inches.

great news thanks for up date can you get picture of how it looks and how much of a drop in RPM in sixth gear around 60-70 mph. GPS and speedo the same tells me the tires corrected your Speedo I used mine before changing Pulley and it was 5 mph fast GPS was right on with radar I have friends that use those things all the time. Ride safe Fred

 

[Vin]

great news thanks for up date can you get picture of how it looks and how much of a drop in RPM in sixth gear around 60-70 mph. GPS and speedo the same tells me the tires corrected your Speedo I used mine before changing Pulley and it was 5 mph fast GPS was right on with radar I have friends that use those things all the time. Ride safe Fred

I tried to send a picture. Not too familiar with the way things work on the forum. Anyway, the math said 2440 rpm vs 2600 rpm at 60 mph before. I will check again when riding. I don't shift up into 6th gear near as much as before.

 

[Fearless]

I tried to send a picture. Not too familiar with the way things work on the forum. Anyway, the math said 2440 rpm vs 2600 rpm at 60 mph before. I will check again when riding. I don't shift up into 6th gear near as much as before.

great to hear check the rpms in different gears if possible. The easiest way to change gearing by far. Thanks for your efforts our ride is sleeping here at 26 degrees at night and 30 for highs with salt everywhere

 

[RKplus10]

great to hear check the rpms in different gears if possible. The easiest way to change gearing by far. Thanks for your efforts our ride is sleeping here at 26 degrees at night and 30 for highs with salt everywhere

OK, Vin, I admit I may be confused. I was expecting the result would be better mileage or less engine wear. If you are using fifth gear more, aren't your revs higher now?

 

[Vin]

OK, Vin, I admit I may be confused. I was expecting the result would be better mileage or less engine wear. If you are using fifth gear more, aren't your revs higher now?

No, I was just saying that I can tell the difference when riding. Local roads with 45 mph or 50 don't require top gear. I would use 6th a lot when local and now 5th is the same but when i get on faster roads I use 6th. It knocks 200 rpm off the engine. Great on interstates! I'm old school, like low revs. Lol

 

[Fearless]

Did the tires effect the. Handling?

 

[Vin]

Did the tires effect the. Handling?

No, not that I can tell. I have read that it's easier to steer because of less rake-- higher tires and a 1.5" lift kit. seems the same to me, maybe a little easier to steer. Haven't had time to ride it much since last Saturday when I did the work. I like the extra clearance in the back. Especially when riding 2 up and luggage.

 

[Vin]

No, I was just saying that I can tell the difference when riding. Local roads with 45 mph or 50 don't require top gear. I would use 6th a lot when local and now 5th is the same but when i get on faster roads I use 6th. It knocks 200 rpm off the engine. Great on interstates! I'm old school, like low revs. Lol

Just checked today with my Garmin gps and when it shows 30 mph my speedo shows 28 mph and when 60 on the Garmin mine shows 56 mph and 2400 rpm. FYI

 

[Fearless]

Just checked today with my Garmin gps and when it shows 30 mph my speedo shows 28 mph and when 60 on the Garmin mine shows 56 mph and 2400 rpm. FYI

Vin thank you for your time and all the information on tire size change. When I change tires for my use here in Pennsylvania I will most likely try a pair of 205X70-15 on old Shiney I need a little more grunt on the mountains here not to be confused with the rocky's but none the less even these here can be a real drag. :good:Thanks again :mistletoe:Merry Christmas and travel safe Fred/Jeanne....

 

[Vin]

Vin thank you for your time and all the information on tire size change. When I change tires for my use here in Pennsylvania I will most likely try a pair of 205X70-15 on old Shiney I need a little more grunt on the mountains here not to be confused with the rocky's but none the less even these here can be a real drag. :good:Thanks again :mistletoe:Merry Christmas and travel safe Fred/Jeanne....

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Ride safe!!