What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[Donyo]

SHMBO gives her stamp of approval for @dkcustomproducts.com Nexgen 14" shocks w/convertible comfort lift on our 2018 TG.

 

[rhino 2]

I did my morning coffee run ‘ Then a let the Dogs out run and then a carrot and worm run for the horse and chickens….Also put the Granddaughter on the Trike and we pickup lunch for Her and my wife and me…Now it’s cool down time in the house;Central air conditioning…..

 

[DOKK]

Replaced my fuel filter. It didn’t look as bad as I thought it would. About the easiest thing I’ve done too.

 

[Donyo]

Replaced my fuel filter. It didn’t look as bad as I thought it would. About the easiest thing I’ve done too.

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Are 2016 in the tank or elsewhere? If in tank, did you buy the special tool to get the ring off or did you use a punch and hammer?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Are 2016 in the tank or elsewhere? If in tank, did you buy the special tool to get the ring off or did you use a punch and hammer?

In the tank, you can use a punch and hammer if you are real careful and protect the tank, or you can buy the tool designed for HD tanks( it helps you keep tension on the lock ring equally)

 

[rhino 2]

Nothing much My normal morning coffee run …And a lunch run….Also in a little while a pizza run….

 

[DOKK]

Are 2016 in the tank or elsewhere? If in tank, did you buy the special tool to get the ring off or did you use a punch and hammer?

It's in the tank and I just used a brass punch. The tool seems to be out of stock everywhere. I didn't even fully remove it. I just pulled it out enough to separate it and changed the filter and o-ring and reassembled. My beer was still cold when I started the trike after completion. I probably spent more time cleaning under the dash panel than doing the actual repair.

Edit: that filter has almost 50k on it.

 

[Donyo]

It's in the tank and I just used a brass punch. The tool seems to be out of stock everywhere. I didn't even fully remove it. I just pulled it out enough to separate it and changed the filter and o-ring and reassembled. My beer was still cold when I started the trike after completion. I probably spent more time cleaning under the dash panel than doing the actual repair.

Amazon lists the tool, but I think too many$$ for a few times use. I've been called a tight wad, so there is that.. Thanks for the info.

 

[DOKK]

Amazon lists the tool, but I think too many$$ for a few times use. I've been called a tight wad, so there is that.. Thanks for the info.

I'll agree with that. The only one I could come close to finding in stock was the Jim's and it's way too much money for something to be used a couple times. I've worked in industrial maintenance my whole life and have plenty of tools to get pretty much anything done. I have way too many punch sets. lol.

 

[1dn5up]

Took a neighborhood cruse to check out last nights storme damage . Then stopped at a neighbors to sponge a few beers and use his pool .

 

[DOKK]

I did notice that when I left out for a club ride this morning, I almost can’t hear to fuel pump pressurize now when I turn the trike on. It’s a lot quieter than with the old filter.

 

[Halfnormal]

Installed DK Custom's 13" NewGen shocks and then went on a very long ride! It was like having a new trike!

 

[evermill]

Had a new S&S cam and lifters installed yesterday, after developing a slapping sound in the bottom end.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Installed DK Custom's 13" NewGen shocks and then went on a very long ride! It was like having a new trike!

Great to hear you are enjoying the improved handling and ride quality! :clapping:

Looking forward to seeing you in Arizona in a couple of months!

Kevin

 

[jcbrew]

Installed primary vent kit. Found out my bike was transferring oil from transmission to primary.

 

[Donyo]

Krome Werks 1" 2+2 black bars installed. Clutch line could have been longer, but it works. Everything else had lots of slack. Next up: Dk Customs oil filter relocate kit with their custom oil cooler.:clapping:

 

[SmittysTrike]

Finally got around to making the block so I can use my old Black Hawk bike lift on the trike. Only gonna use it to lift it up high enough to slip in jack stands. jack doesn't seem to struggle at all with the lift. Pretty stable too.

 

[DOKK]

Added some bling to the inner fairing. Got it on close out from Dennis Kirk.

 

[Notgrownup]

Trailered it to New Brunswick Canada and rode to Quebec”s Gaspe coast and to Nova Scotia’s Cabot trail on Cape Breton Island. 1500 miles, it was great. Glad I pulled it up there. After retirement we will ride up there. For now I only have but so much vacation.

 

[New Orleans Kevin]

22 k miles

Turned 22k today!!!:clapping:

 

[Huskerbg]

Added some bling to the inner fairing. Got it on close out from Dennis Kirk.

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I added that same bling, also on closeout from Kirk, about a year ago... guess it is taking them a long time to clear out their inventory. :laugh:

 

[520fd]

Installed the Harley-Davidson Signature LED turn signal inserts. Make a big difference in the front of the trike.

 

[DOKK]

I added that same bling, also on closeout from Kirk, about a year ago... guess it is taking them a long time to clear out their inventory. :laugh:

Yeah, from what I read online, it was a failed design line from Kuryakyn. I guess DK stocked a lot of it. Lol.

 

[hydraglide]

Actually last week in Rapid City… Had the good folks at Rekluse install their clutch kit on my 21’ Tri-Glide.

Found out the hard way their clutch system doesn’t play nice with non-OEM levers, such as Oberon adjustable levers.

While my buddy who had stock levers on his Tri had a positive experience, mine with the Oberon’s didn’t work at all as advertised.

While it’s mentioned in their installation instructions that non stock grips may not work, this was told to me after installation.

I went back the next day and Black Hills HD had a set of chrome OEM levers in stock, so I purchased them and went back to Rekluse and had them installed.

The Rekluse now worked as advertised!

Getting stuck in gridlock in Hulett was a great test for the Rekluse, and I must say it ROCKED!

There is a learning curve regarding finding sweet spots when up or down shifting. So far, downshifting is easier that up. And actually, I still enjoy traditional shifting… but, there are times and situations where I prefer it (hilly roads for instance).

Just don’t install a Rekluse on a bike running aftermarket levers!

 

[headheaded]

Actually last week in Rapid City… Had the good folks at Rekluse install their clutch kit on my 21’ Tri-Glide.

Found out the hard way their clutch system doesn’t play nice with non-OEM levers, such as Oberon adjustable levers.

While my buddy who had stock levers on his Tri had a positive experience, mine with the Oberon’s didn’t work at all as advertised.

While it’s mentioned in their installation instructions that non stock grips may not work, this was told to me after installation.

I went back the next day and Black Hills HD had a set of chrome OEM levers in stock, so I purchased them and went back to Rekluse and had them installed.

The Rekluse now worked as advertised!

Getting stuck in gridlock in Hulett was a great test for the Rekluse, and I must say it ROCKED!

There is a learning curve regarding finding sweet spots when up or down shifting. So far, downshifting is easier that up. And actually, I still enjoy traditional shifting… but, there are times and situations where I prefer it (hilly roads for instance).

Just don’t install a Rekluse on a bike running aftermarket levers!

Are you still using the clutch when shifting ?

 

[New Orleans Kevin]

Turned 22222 miles tonight!!!

Bayou L”Ourse La near Pierre Part

 

[Dan SC]

Last week put my `22 Tri Glide on the lift, replaced the shocks with Nexgen 14".

This week put my brothers`21 Tri Glide on the lift, did the 15,000 mile service, replaced the shocks with Nexgen 14", and replaced the front tire (American Elite front tire).

 

[rhino 2]

Just took it on the morning coffee run…….And had all summer long playing from the radio….…:banana-pair:.…Both ways...

 

[hydraglide]

Are you still using the clutch when shifting ?

Are you referring to the clutch lever? The answer is sometimes. You have the option to use it or not.

It’s definitely smoother using the lever, however, I’m still in the “getting acquainted” mode. So far, downshifting without the lever has been pretty smooth, up shifting “smoothly” is coming along but since I don’t “need” to be leverless up shifting, I’ve stayed with the lever.

Even Rekluse says it’s a learned skill and everybody approaches it differently, hence why they don’t put a “how to” in their owners manual.

But in stop and go traffic? Sweet!

 

[evermill]

4.1k Ride

Just got back from 4100 mile ride to Ohio for my 50th High School reunion, then to visit my oldest daughter's family in Texas. Had oil leak from filter relocation hose, I allowed it to rub a hole int the tub, of course it was on a Sunday. Had issues with coolant tubing leaking think that is fixed, starting to hear noises from water pump. Had a new S&S 475 cam and lifters installed right before I left and still running rich (P0132 and P0152), need to get a tune done. Fun trip over all.

Bill - Sorry that I didn't get to hook up but they had me busy the whole time. I haven't been back in 50 years!