Switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide 3

[Aging Gracefully]

I'm seriously considering trading my '19 Tri-Glide for a '24 Road Glide 3. Main consideration is how their handling compares riding in serious twisties at speed? Any one have any experience. It sounds like an improvement on paper? Thanks

 

[NeilK]

I'm seriously considering trading my '19 Tri-Glide for a '24 Road Glide 3. Main consideration is how their handling compares riding in serious twisties at speed? Any one have any experience. It sounds like an improvement on paper? Thanks

Traded my '20 Tri-Glide for a '24 Road Glide 3, but it's not quite warm enough to ride here yet. I road tested a '23 RG3 last fall and I was really surprised by the difference between the two. It must be the difference between the wheel diameter and the tires that make such a large change in handling. The RG3 feels much more "planted" and did seem to handle quit a bit better. I liked the RG3 immediately, so I made the trade and ordered the '24. I installed the Air Wing trunk rack, Custom Dynamics brake light and Mid Frame heat deflectors, now am just waiting for warmer weather.

Neil

 

[Phu Cat]

Have always like the RG and the way it handles. Always felt like our Tglide could keep up with any HD two wheeler in the corners, but that may just be my imagination since it's only got 103 incher.

 

[seniorsgt]

Traded my '19 Triglide for a '23 RG3 the Feb 1st so far loving it. It seems to steer a lot easier. I'm wintering in San Antonio so I've been in the hill country and it handles the twisties just fine

 

[Notgrownup]

If you added a rake or easy steer on your current ride, you probably won’t lose as much money

 

[seasick-4]

Purchased a Road Glide 3 last year. First thing I did was have 16" bars put on , heated grips , amplifier an speakers. , fender protectors , aftermarket adjustable shocks , rear bumper. Driver an passenger back Rests. Lou air horn , 15" Windshield. And a 131 big bore kit an heavy clutch in progress. I also added a Papa Zook rake kit which made a big difference in steering.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Nice looking machine for sure
I like the fairing but can live without the tunes

 

[JTJersey]

Nice looking machine for sure
I like the fairing but can live without the tunes

Agreed. My hearing is so bad these days it's almost pointless to try to listen to music.

 

[seasick-4]

Yup tried Bluetooth, helmet speakers , even sat. Even with amp can't hardly hear it at 80 mph.

 

[ISP-FL]

Dang, that is probably one of the nicest RG-3s I have ever seen. I suspect with the 131 kit it is a fun ride.

The trip I just came back from (Smokey Mountains) there were three TGs out of a group of eight. One of the Harleys was even a PanAm. A Road Glide and a PanAm were the only stock bikes, the rest of us all had modified motors to some degree.
The whole group hit the twisties pretty hard up there and the trikes kept up fine with the 2-wheelers.

My point is, I'm guessing a RG-3 modified could not only keep up with 2-wheelers on the twisties but maybe even do a little better than certain models.

 

[Papa Zook]

The fender bras are interesting. Who makes them?

 

[seasick-4]

looked an looked but can't seem to find where I got them , but when I do I'll post it

 

[irmagoo]

Nice rig ...I trike-d a Road Glide with a CSC kit just before HD came out with the Road Glide 3 Trike ...would not of saved me any money but would have saved me some time.

 

[Dfriz]

The fender bras are interesting. Who makes them?

Frank's leather products

 

[Aging Gracefully]

Well, I jumped on it,...... finally. I picked up my new RG3 on 4/25/25. I don't like to rush into anything

 

[Rogue1]

Frank's leather products

Frank's has great no drill mud flaps too. They look great, I've been running them for years.

 

[Gorilla]

Well, I jumped on it,...... finally. I picked up my new RG3 on 4/25/25. I don't like to rush into anything

Lets see some pictures PLEASE

 

[Zammy]

Good going Frankie, yeah, we like pics.

 

[Chains]

I'm seriously considering trading my '19 Tri-Glide for a '24 Road Glide 3. Main consideration is how their handling compares riding in serious twisties at speed? Any one have any experience. It sounds like an improvement on paper? Thanks

I am on my 5th trike. I traded off my 2023 Street Glide for a used 2024 RG3 with 7,000 miles. I love it. It handles better and I don’t mind the ride at all. I’ve put 700 miles on it in the past few weeks and can’t wait to go again.

 

[Zammy]

Looking good Jim, we try to ride the Ozello Trail when we are up your way.

 

[Gorilla]

VERY NICE enjoy the ride