Tri glide lift kits

[Bones39]

Any suggestions on which lift kit is best for my TG? WHY?

 

[rhino 2]

Any suggestions on which lift kit is best for my TG? WHY?

DK Customs.....There are a sponsor here, And they sold a ton of them without any complaints....I had one on my 11 Tri....ThumbUp...

 

[ol' school]

DK Customs.....There are a sponsor here, And they sold a ton of them without any complaints....I had one on my 11 Tri....ThumbUp...

+1 on that!

 

[1dn5up]

Don’t know your year Brian, but my 12 has them with progressive coil overs , and rides like a dream.Kevin at DK is your source.......

 

[Fearless]

One of the sites sponsors rides a trike as well. Kevin has developed many well engineered products with the need for improvement in mind. Give DK Custom a good look when it comes for modifications. I have purchased many things from him. His lift kits are second to none. Ride safe Fred

 

[kingfish108]

Get the ones from DK Customs. The instructions are very thorough. The will make a positive difference in your ride. I put them on my '17 and it steers much better than it did before the install. I also like not dragging my mufflers pulling out of driveways.

 

[ISP-FL]

I'll be watching this thread. Maybe Kevin will chime in.

I had considered the lift kit for my 19 but the video and instructions for his product seem to only cover trikes with air suspension and not the 19 and newer models.

Kevin, did you put the lift on your 19 when you purchased it?

 

[rhino 2]

I'll be watching this thread. Maybe Kevin will chime in.

I had considered the lift kit for my 19 but the video and instructions for his product seem to only cover trikes with air suspension and not the 19 and newer models.

Kevin, did you put the lift on your 19 when you purchased it?

I'm Doing a wait and see with my 19 also....But as of now i haven't felt the burning desire to get one...So far i haven't scraped pipes or needed heavy input in turns that both my [ex] 2011/2017 exhibited ...:Shrug:...

 

[leonard]

shocks

I put the 14 inch shocks and lift on my 2019, they install the same as the later model no change. Will be heading to clewiston after christmas to spend the winter can self isolate there as well as missouri but warmer. But installing the kit was simple on my 2019. I did remove the body to get the stock shocks off kevin did it without removing the body.

 

[mighty mike]

Mighty MIKE

I purchased a set from DK Customs for my 2017 Tri Glide. Very happy with them. Saving for the Performance Shocks

that DK sells. Give them a call very good people to deal with.

 

[ISP-FL]

I put the 14 inch shocks and lift on my 2019, they install the same as the later model no change. Will be heading to clewiston after christmas to spend the winter can self isolate there as well as missouri but warmer. But installing the kit was simple on my 2019. I did remove the body to get the stock shocks off kevin did it without removing the body.

Leonard, you will only be about 80 miles south of us down here. I assume you are bringing the TG. Might have to arrange a time/place to meet up and have a look at your 19. Got a buddy getting here around the 26th to spend the winter in my area with his TG also.

I'm kind of leaning the same way as Rhino. Haven't had any issues dragging the pipes and I like the suspension on the 19. However, we are possibly switching from our Class A diesel pusher to a 5th wheel toy hauler and those ramps are mighty steep.

 

[leonard]

lift kit

I will be at clewiston rv and will be bringing the tg. Sounds good on meeting. I bought a gmc serria with the 3.0 diesel to pull my enclosed trailer, the canyon with the v6 struggled in the mountains of wy so will be trying this one. When you put on the pro action shocks you loose about a 1/2 inch in height because the harley shocks have no sag, but i like the ride better than stock. My buddy will be there too with his 2015, will put the 19 shocks on his while we are there.:clapping:

 

[dthorn]

I had Legend lift kit and their Revo-A shocks put on my 2017 Tri Glide over last winter while stored at the dealership. i can not believe how much better it handled. Also the shocks really helped to smooth out the ride. my wife says the ride quality is like night and day.

The plus with the legend lift kit is that it provides a spacer to drop the exhaust 1/4 " so that you get the full 1 1/2' lift.

On a lot of the 2017's on up there is a weld bead that interferes with the some lift kits. i think that the one that DK customs sell added another hole a little lower to help clear this problem. If I am wrong on this hopefully someone will correct me. Hope you find what works for you.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Thank you to everyone that recommended our parts. We really appreciate it!

I am sorry for the delay in responding. I have not been on the forum as much as normal since March of this year.

Not because I don't want to....I do....but the challenges we have faced from many sides because of the pandemic are many.

Whether one believes the pandemic is real or not...there is ONE THING THAT IS REAL...the supply chains and the working logistics are VERY INTERRUPTED.

I keep hoping it will settle down and I can be here more...but that has not been the case.

Anyway, Joe, to answer your questions...

Yes, the Convertible Comfort Lift™ is made for, and does fit the 19 and newer models. You can see them HERE.

I do see where the instructions only mention letting the air out of the factory shocks, which would lead one to believe that they are not made to work with the recent OEM coil over shocks. I'm sorry for that oversight, we will be fixing that.

Yes, I installed the Convertible Comfort Lift™ on my 2019 TG...did some testing, then installed the Convertible Comfort Lift™ for 14" Shocks, and installed the Trike Series Shocks and did some testing.

You can see the video on that below-



Kevin

I'll be watching this thread. Maybe Kevin will chime in.

I had considered the lift kit for my 19 but the video and instructions for his product seem to only cover trikes with air suspension and not the 19 and newer models.

Kevin, did you put the lift on your 19 when you purchased it?

 

[DK Custom Products]

I had Legend lift kit and their Revo-A shocks put on my 2017 Tri Glide over last winter while stored at the dealership. i can not believe how much better it handled. Also the shocks really helped to smooth out the ride. my wife says the ride quality is like night and day.

The plus with the legend lift kit is that it provides a spacer to drop the exhaust 1/4 " so that you get the full 1 1/2' lift.

On a lot of the 2017's on up there is a weld bead that interferes with the some lift kits. i think that the one that DK customs sell added another hole a little lower to help clear this problem. If I am wrong on this hopefully someone will correct me. Hope you find what works for you.

Yes, Legends is the only company I know of that is doing theirs with spacers. Sort of surprising. They are a solid USA company and how they chose to do this is a bit perplexing.

By using spacers there is a permanent strain/stress where the slip-on meets the header adapter. This stress also transfers to the headers.

Not a good solution, that over time, can lead to exhaust leaks and/or exhaust cracks.

While the lift is 1.25" at the axle, the slip-ons are spaced down lower (at the tail end only, which is what causes the stress on the entire exhaust system) reducing the tail end of the slip-on distance from the ground.

Glad you're enjoying your setup...almost anything is better than stock. One day Harley may finally get it right from the factory.

Kevin

 

[dthorn]

Kevin thanks for responding to my comments. After 11,000 miles this season my "almost anything is better than stock" setup has made me and my wife very comfortable and happy.

 

[ROAD DOG]

Kevin thanks for responding to my comments. After 11,000 miles this season my "almost anything is better than stock" setup has made me and my wife very comfortable and happy.

I don't think if you ride your trike 150,000 miles that 1/4 washer will ever crack your exhaust or create exhaust leaks .

 

[dthorn]

Road Dog I agree. I have been a automotive design engineer for 34 years. I have worked on the designs of suspensions, exhaust systems, interior trim components and exterior sheet metal parts. The tolerance between exhaust systems, suspensions and chassis components can range from 6.0mm to 12.0mm. Thats why I chose the Legend lift kit to get the full 1 1/2" lift.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I guess I am still confused.

If one does not mind putting a spacer in there, creating an additional stress on the exhaust system, why not add spacers to the Convertible Comfort Lift™.

Result would be a 1.25" lift, the benefit of the additional angle for better shock articulation (improved comfort), and a $100 savings.

Kevin

 

[ROAD DOG]

I guess I am still confused.

If one does not mind putting a spacer in there, creating an additional stress on the exhaust system, why not add spacers to the Convertible Comfort Lift™.

Result would be a 1.25" lift, the benefit of the additional angle for better shock articulation (improved comfort), and a $100 savings.

Kevin

If I take the bolts out of my mufflers they will hang down at least a 1/2 inch , I have to push the mufflers up to catch the bolts .so I am really confused ? I don't see how a 1/4 inch washer can put thet kind of stress on the exhaust system that it will crack & leek ? Maybe do a test and video to show the stress and damage that may result from all of that stress ??

 

[dthorn]

Hi Kevin

I made apparent the reason why I felt that the 1/4 spacer wasn't a problem in my last post. After helping to design and engineer exhaust systems, suspensions and then seeing these systems tested for more then 100,000 miles on both cars and trucks, I feel that there is more then enough tolerance between mating components to allow for the mufflers to be dropped 1/4".

I understand that you are trying to both defend and sell the items that DK customs produce. The person who started this thread asked for different ideas for lift kits. I gave him the one that I choose and why i went with it. Apparently i stepped on your toes. The reason I say this is because of the passive aggressive rude and demeaning comments that you have directed toward me about my decision of Legend products. Example: "any thing is better then stock". I even pointed out this out in my response and you choose to ignore that and continue to make belittling comments.

The main reason I went with Legends lift kit and shocks had nothing to do with the extra 1/4" of lift. It was the way I was treated when I called and tried to ask some questions about your set up. The person was both rude and down right condescending . I decided if this is how I was being treated before I purchased something that it would only be worse if there was any issues with your products you sold me.

I never had any intentions of bringing up how I was treated when calling your company when I first responded to this thread. Given your disrespectful comments toward me I decide to tell my full story. All I wanted was to simply tell the author what lift kit I purchased. Apparently you choose to to take this as some kind of attack on DK Customs given how you have chosen to respond to me. I thought this an open forum for people to give their opinions with out being degraded for their choices and ideas. I didn't know that it had to be "all DK Customs all the time". I feel this way, given the fact, that you have done your best to try and "shame " me for not choosing your products.This is why I am bringing up how I was treated by your employee and the real reason I choose Legend products over DK Custom products.

I know that you are a sponsor of this site. I know that money talks, and because of this, I know that that my response will soon be deleted . Probably my account will also be deleted. I don't care. I will not be shamed or bullied for my beliefs and decisions.

 

[Papa Zook]

dthorn,

Post what you want, if I feel it goes too far, I will address it fairly with you privately. Forums grow and thrive when different views and opinions are allowed to be openly expressed, we all learn from one another's experiences. I agree with the logic on some of your technical points and I don't disagree that anyone should be allowed to post their experiences with any brand or product. If you want to stay, read and contribute, fine. If you want to take the position that we have some secrete agenda, which we don't, then feel free to move on. I do encourage thinking for one's self and applying logic. We can agree to disagree and learn from one another, its all good.

Now carry on. ThumbUp

 

[DK Custom Products]

If I take the bolts out of my mufflers they will hang down at least a 1/2 inch , I have to push the mufflers up to catch the bolts .so I am really confused ? I don't see how a 1/4 inch washer can put thet kind of stress on the exhaust system that it will crack & leek ? Maybe do a test and video to show the stress and damage that may result from all of that stress ??

Just like your pipes hang down 1/2", some are naturally tilted up against the hangers.

As has been pointed out, there are great variances. Each bike/trike is a bit different.

We have seen most headers on the right side (not all) slightly pointed up. Which means if the slip-on muffler is put directly on the header that it will be tilted up and have to be pushed down to get below the hanger.

This creates the opportunity for the slip fit of the muffler and header to develop a leak...and over time for there to be some fatigue. Is this catastrophic? No. But as I mentioned Legend is a solid USA company and I found it surprising that they chose to deal with the change Harley made in their exhaust this way.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Hi David,

Just saw your post this afternoon.

I am so sorry that you did not have a great experience when calling our Customer Service Team. We have Three Equal Top Priorities, and one of them is to provide Superior Customer Service. That you did not get that is not acceptable and I appreciate you bringing it to my attention.

If I could ask a favor, could you please email me at Kevin@DKCustomProducts.com and let me know who you spoke to? If you don't remember their name, male or female?

I would truly appreciate it.


Regarding my post, please accept my apologies for not communicating more clearly.

I have a lot of respect for the company Legend Suspension, and I am truly surprised at their approach...it is not horrible, it just does not match up with their well earned reputation.

I also did not mean in any way to belittle you or your decisions. I was truly perplexed...but now I understand. We dropped the ball when you called. I know it will not help you, but I will be working on that so others do not have your experience.

Again, I am very sorry for the poor experience you have had with DK Custom, both with the call in, and with my post here. That is the exact opposite of how we want to conduct ourselves. Please accept my apologies, and know that we are constantly working at improving.

Kevin

Hi Kevin

I made apparent the reason why I felt that the 1/4 spacer wasn't a problem in my last post. After helping to design and engineer exhaust systems, suspensions and then seeing these systems tested for more then 100,000 miles on both cars and trucks, I feel that there is more then enough tolerance between mating components to allow for the mufflers to be dropped 1/4".

I understand that you are trying to both defend and sell the items that DK customs produce. The person who started this thread asked for different ideas for lift kits. I gave him the one that I choose and why i went with it. Apparently i stepped on your toes. The reason I say this is because of the passive aggressive rude and demeaning comments that you have directed toward me about my decision of Legend products. Example: "any thing is better then stock". I even pointed out this out in my response and you choose to ignore that and continue to make belittling comments.

The main reason I went with Legends lift kit and shocks had nothing to do with the extra 1/4" of lift. It was the way I was treated when I called and tried to ask some questions about your set up. The person was both rude and down right condescending . I decided if this is how I was being treated before I purchased something that it would only be worse if there was any issues with your products you sold me.

I never had any intentions of bringing up how I was treated when calling your company when I first responded to this thread. Given your disrespectful comments toward me I decide to tell my full story. All I wanted was to simply tell the author what lift kit I purchased. Apparently you choose to to take this as some kind of attack on DK Customs given how you have chosen to respond to me. I thought this an open forum for people to give their opinions with out being degraded for their choices and ideas. I didn't know that it had to be "all DK Customs all the time". I feel this way, given the fact, that you have done your best to try and "shame " me for not choosing your products.This is why I am bringing up how I was treated by your employee and the real reason I choose Legend products over DK Custom products.

I know that you are a sponsor of this site. I know that money talks, and because of this, I know that that my response will soon be deleted . Probably my account will also be deleted. I don't care. I will not be shamed or bullied for my beliefs and decisions.

 

[ROAD DOG]

Just like your pipes hang down 1/2", some are naturally tilted up against the hangers.

As has been pointed out, there are great variances. Each bike/trike is a bit different.

We have seen most headers on the right side (not all) slightly pointed up. Which means if the slip-on muffler is put directly on the header that it will be tilted up and have to be pushed down to get below the hanger.

This creates the opportunity for the slip fit of the muffler and header to develop a leak...and over time for there to be some fatigue. Is this catastrophic? No. But as I mentioned Legend is a solid USA company and I found it surprising that they chose to deal with the change Harley made in their exhaust this way.

Kevin

KEVIN Are going to beat this to F__CKIN death ? Give it up ! It was a 1/4 inch washer it will not affect his bike or safety. Dam Dude move on ! Come on Randy you have to admit he is just being a Dick !

 

[rhino 2]

I don’t think we should be calling anyone a “dick”, for stating there opinions, we should never attack anyone personally.

It ain't gonna end well I'm sure.....I see a Delete coming soon, And a warranted one at that....

 

[Papa Zook]

The posts will stay. We are all adults here and have strong opinions, so let those involved hash it out. Let this be a learning experience for all.

 

[Papa Zook]

Just curious. This morning I followed this post with this comment.... Kiss and Makeup.

It has been removed. Could the person that removed it please explain why it was removed and no other comments have been censored or removed from this thread.

My post that rhino quoted was also removed, not sure why, in my eyes there were many more that needed to be removed, not sure what’s going on here.

Yea.......Kissing Cousins............Humor was remove....Nastiness stayed......

Because this is obviously not a lighthearted thead, this is a informational tech oriented thread that I want to stay on topic and get some questions resolved. If a post is removed, don't make another post asking why it was removed. If you have a question about that, PM me.

 

[MDF48]

Move On.

Well as the old saying goes, "I don't have a dog in this hunt".

However, I think this was caused simply by how several posters interpreted this sentence in Kevin's post " Glad you're enjoying your setup...almost anything is better than stock and 0ne day Harley may finally get it right from the factory."

My thought, when I read it, was he was saying he was glad he was enjoying his Legend setup, BUT that anything was better than the stock and hoping HD might do better up the road. I never saw it as a negative comment about the Legend product. I thought he meant just that, anything anybody does to help the suspension makes it better than stock.

BTW Merry Christmas and Happy new year.

 

[Batman825]

Lift kit with Super Shox

Yikes, what an interesting thread. At least it was not on FB or Twitter so they can't censor it Good call Papa Zook. I think sometimes it better to talk in person than with a forum or email. We all interpret what we read differently.

Now my question, has anyone installed the 14 1/2" Super Shox with either DK's or Legend? They say (others in this forum not the manufactures of Super Shox) you don't need a lift kit but I installed the Shox and only got 1/2" of lift.

Anyone tried this?