Tri glide lift kits

[Jack Klarich]

This thread has been a real interesting one that has taken a few dramatic turns IMO. It does have merit and value for those looking for info on suspension systems.

 

[windsurfed]

Good grief

I love to hear different guys ideas of how to do things. So a guy wholeheartedly apologizes for any miss interpretation of what he said. Tries overwhelmingly to correct the situation. And still gets thrown under the bus. Amazing!

 

[DOKK]

I have read this along with other posts about the tri glide suspension. They are all very informative. I have a 2016 Tri glide UC and definitely want to do something about the ride and to help stop my wife from going "umph" every time I hit a bump, Lol. I have done some research on the @DK Custom Products rear suspension and comfort lift kit. I have also seen that headlight adjustment is needed, to the point of maximum adjustment, when installing this kit which makes sense with my knowledge and experience with modding cars and trucks.

My question is: Which front suspension kit will work well with the 14" rear kit to either mitigate or reduce the amount of headlight adjustment needed? The main headlight really is a none issue but readjusting the passing lamps is somewhat more difficult.

Thanks in advance for the reply.

 

[Fearless]

I have read this along with other posts about the tri glide suspension. They are all very informative. I have a 2016 Tri glide UC and definitely want to do something about the ride and to help stop my wife from going "umph" every time I hit a bump, Lol. I have done some research on the @DK Custom Products rear suspension and comfort lift kit. I have also seen that headlight adjustment is needed, to the point of maximum adjustment, when installing this kit which makes sense with my knowledge and experience with modding cars and trucks.

My question is: Which front suspension kit will work well with the 14" rear kit to either mitigate or reduce the amount of headlight adjustment needed? The main headlight really is a none issue but readjusting the passing lamps is somewhat more difficult.

Thanks in advance for the reply.

My experience I washered the headlight to get the adjustment needed. Also I switched to a Pro Action springer and valve kit. However George is in the process of upgrading those as well I love the handling from rear Pro Action shocks and the fork kit occasionally I get a little noise George is working to remedy that

 

[azbob09]

Would you explain how you washered the headlight to get more adjustment please?

 

[Fearless]

Would you explain how you washered the headlight to get more adjustment please?

remove the cover ring and head light mount place washers behind headlight bucket on my old 09 it was simple. I can't say about newer versions. Possibly someone can chime in about them. You can almost get it adjusted without washers, well at least mine was. Good luck Fred

 

[azbob09]

remove the cover ring and head light mount place washers behind headlight bucket on my old 09 it was simple. I can't say about newer versions. Possibly someone can chime in about them. You can almost get it adjusted without washers, well at least mine was. Good luck Fred

I see what you're saying now, that's a slick idea. Thanks for sharing...

 

[DK Custom Products]

I have read this along with other posts about the tri glide suspension. They are all very informative. I have a 2016 Tri glide UC and definitely want to do something about the ride and to help stop my wife from going "umph" every time I hit a bump, Lol. I have done some research on the @DK Custom Products rear suspension and comfort lift kit. I have also seen that headlight adjustment is needed, to the point of maximum adjustment, when installing this kit which makes sense with my knowledge and experience with modding cars and trucks.

My question is: Which front suspension kit will work well with the 14" rear kit to either mitigate or reduce the amount of headlight adjustment needed? The main headlight really is a none issue but readjusting the passing lamps is somewhat more difficult.

Thanks in advance for the reply.

The washer fix that Fearless explained has worked well for some that needed it.

Regarding the front suspension, there is a Test Report at this LINK that shows many different options that work well. I prefer the FST option. It is the best bang for the buck. You can see them HERE.

I also have tested the front suspension kit from George that Fearless mentions. It provides a great improvement over the stock front suspension. But like Fearless, I get a clunk out of it on a regular basis...until George gets that figured out, I would not recommend it. To me it is very irritating. I may get it more than Fearless due to the roads in my neck of the woods.

Kevin

 

[DOKK]

The washer fix that Fearless explained has worked well for some that needed it.

Regarding the front suspension, there is a Test Report at this LINK that shows many different options that work well. I prefer the FST option. It is the best bang for the buck. You can see them HERE.

I also have tested the front suspension kit from George that Fearless mentions. It provides a great improvement over the stock front suspension. But like Fearless, I get a clunk out of it on a regular basis...until George gets that figured out, I would not recommend it. To me it is very irritating. I may get it more than Fearless due to the roads in my neck of the woods.

Kevin

So I would be looking at the Stage 2 upgrade kit with the 14" shocks and comfort lift, correct?

 

[DK Custom Products]

So I would be looking at the Stage 2 upgrade kit with the 14" shocks and comfort lift, correct?

Yes, at this LINK would be the best package pricing.

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

The washer fix that Fearless explained has worked well for some that needed it.

Regarding the front suspension, there is a Test Report at this LINK that shows many different options that work well. I prefer the FST option. It is the best bang for the buck. You can see them HERE.

I also have tested the front suspension kit from George that Fearless mentions. It provides a great improvement over the stock front suspension. But like Fearless, I get a clunk out of it on a regular basis...until George gets that figured out, I would not recommend it. To me it is very irritating. I may get it more than Fearless due to the roads in my neck of the woods.

Kevin

Possibly the roads are the difference remember old Shiney has the skinny legs not the latest and greatest. I occasionally get a little noise with my impaired hearing it's not a problem for me. I talked to George and as the weather permits he is testing a fix for the issue.:good: Travel safe Fred

 

[PosseRider]

Possibly the roads are the difference remember old Shiney has the skinny legs not the latest and greatest. I occasionally get a little noise with my impaired hearing it's not a problem for me. I talked to George and as the weather permits he is testing a fix for the issue.:good: Travel safe Fred

when was it you talked with george.... dj called me when they were at sturgis ,said he would call again when figured out. kinda forgot about it as bike is not being used and i cant do much anyway. another 9 days in the sling and sleeping in the chair. pulled all the staples out after one week so healing great.

 

[Fearless]

when was it you talked with george.... dj called me when they were at sturgis ,said he would call again when figured out. kinda forgot about it as bike is not being used and i cant do much anyway. another 9 days in the sling and sleeping in the chair. pulled all the staples out after one week so healing great.

about two weeks ago I sent him a message on their website and he responded to me with an update snow storm was moving in delayed testing. Think of that I'm considering calling him today for an update. Glad you are recovering well I'm sure you are a good patient LOL FRED

 

[Fearless]

I just called Pro Action and they are still testing different designs to eliminate the noises. I have been told it stems from a washer with not such good tolerances trapped at the bottom of the forks. However they are not going to stop till they get it resolved. FYI. Fred. Happy New Years to all......

 

[PosseRider]

about two weeks ago I sent him a message on their website and he responded to me with an update snow storm was moving in delayed testing. Think of that I'm considering calling him today for an update. Glad you are recovering well I'm sure you are a good patient LOL FRED

you know i am :gah::gah: thanks for the update,