What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[Ray55]

Can't open the pics that Fred posted.

 

[Fearless]

Can't open the pics that Fred posted.

i get a chance I will post them again in a different way.

 

[ultrafxr]

I have now taken both ends apart and I'm not sure I ever want to do another set of fork legs. It started when the light wire had to cut and respliced going back together waterproof connectors there. One fork leg was Gorrilla tightened, it took me awhile stumped I PM'ed Randall before he could call I checked out U Tube an found you use the triple tree as a vice live and learn. And last but not least the Switch that Damn Switch what a friggin nightmare, I finally got but wow talk about sweating bullets. The front fork rebuild is complete and test ridden no more nose dives. I never changed oil the front forks in 32K+ it was black metalic slime no wonder it wanted to washout on corners. And the nose dive was unbelievable. It seem like riding a new machine with both rear and front ends now Pro Action Suspension Travel safe FredView attachment 86421

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Glad you got it done Fred and sorry you had such difficulties. Now when I helped my friend do his there were of course two of us working on it and it wasn't so bad. A lot of work but kind of fun too. Anyway hope the improvement was worth the grief. From what you posted I suspect it was.

 

[Fearless]

Can't open the pics that Fred posted.

Can you see those?:good:

 

[Fearless]

Glad you got it done Fred and sorry you had such difficulties. Now when I helped my friend do his there were of course two of us working on it and it wasn't so bad. A lot of work but kind of fun too. Anyway hope the improvement was worth the grief. From what you posted I suspect it was.

It was interesting and I suppose a little fun. I should have watched a few more how to videos that would have helped greatly. Don't get me wrong I love working on it.

 

[DK Custom Products]

It was interesting and I suppose a little fun. I should have watched a few more how to videos that would have helped greatly. Don't get me wrong I love working on it.

Glad you got it done and are enjoying the improved ride.

Now you have a little taste of what a PITA it is to do dozens of front end suspension tests for our report. :laugh:

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

Glad you got it done and are enjoying the improved ride.

Kevin/

Now you have a little taste of what a PITA it is to do dozens of front end suspension tests for our report. :laugh: You are a better man than I Gunga Din With experience you don't get the the now what's I got though. I lacked proper tools a good clamp to remove the top barrel nut (use the triple tree) to get spring and valving out. Also this morning I ordered a Ignition switch aligner a (day late). Other than that I was good to go, but it is a plate full to get done for one person.

 

[DK Custom Products]

With all the extra logistics of social distancing in the shop, he might welcome the chance to get away from here for a bit. :laugh:

But, no, he is an integral part of keeping everything rolling here.

NOW, I have a proposal for you.

Bring that FBG out here and we'll get her fixed up for you, plus have some good convo too. All while social distancing!



It can be done. Look how Dwayne and I used to do videos...

...then this is how we did our last one.

And tomorrow we're doing a few more...we're probably going to do a few of them a mile or so apart...then a couple with us both in his driveway. Gonna be interesting.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Glad you got it done and are enjoying the improved ride.

Kevin/

Now you have a little taste of what a PITA it is to do dozens of front end suspension tests for our report. :laugh:

You are a better man than I Gunga Din With experience you don't get the the now what's I got though. I lacked proper tools a good clamp to remove the top barrel nut (use the triple tree) to get spring and valving out. Also this morning I ordered a Ignition switch aligner a (day late). Other than that I was good to go, but it is a plate full to get done for one person.

Yeah, there were always two of us...makes it easier, but still a hassle. After the first time we realized we can get in there and loosen the trees without removing the ignition switch...just loosen that bottom cover and snake in there and loosen the trees.

Definitely a plateful doing it by yourself!

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

With all the extra logistics of social distancing in the shop, he might welcome the chance to get away from here for a bit. :laugh:

But, no, he is an integral part of keeping everything rolling here.

NOW, I have a proposal for you.

Bring that FBG out here and we'll get her fixed up for you, plus have some good convo too. All while social distancing!



It can be done. Look how Dwayne and I used to do videos...

...then this is how we did our last one.

And tomorrow we're doing a few more...we're probably going to do a few of them a mile or so apart...then a couple with us both in his driveway. Gonna be interesting.

Kevin

+1 On the visit of FBG to Mississippi state it would be a great road trip. Jeanne and I will get there someday. Travel safe Fred/Jeanne

 

[Ray55]

Fuzzy

You can get there without going through Denver. Just catch 470 south around Denver to I-25 and then to I-40 all the way across to Memphis. Should be about 3 Days.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Looks really nice. Thanks for adding the before picture.

 

[Zammy]

Finally got out of the house today, a nice 85 degrees and blue sky, a 131 mile ride cleared the cobwebs.

 

[Fearless]

I walked past old Shiney in the garage looked down and wouldn't you know it more oil smudges and fingerprints!:gah: no leaks just smudges. And I don't think I was anywhere near where they were.. Go figure. :Shrug: So... out with the cleaning stuff well you know the rest lol. ride safe Fred

 

[TrainingWheels]

I went crazy today. Started up the Trike and let it warm up good. Backed it out of the garage and then pulled it back in about 6 inches to the left of where it had been and turned it off. Little victories

 

[Gone2Three]

I walked past old Shiney in the garage looked down and wouldn't you know it more oil smudges and fingerprints!:gah: no leaks just smudges. And I don't think I was anywhere near where they were.. Go figure. :Shrug: So... out with the cleaning stuff well you know the rest lol. ride safe Fred

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Old Shiney sure is living up to it's name...looking good Fred ThumbUp

 

[paws]

 

[DK Custom Products]

I'm riding most everyday, just wandering around some country lanes.

But yesterday my riding had an actual purpose.* Dwayne and I did some videos in different locations.* Here's a photo of one place we filmed.

You can see more photos of yesterday in this THREAD.

Kevin

 

[Fearless]

When you get that done you ride will forever be so nice Congratulations Alan... :good: Fred

 

[Fearless]

Never done

Over the winter I installed new tires 205X70Rx15 Just a little higher turned out as far as I'm concerned a great change in gearing. Now here's the problem my wonderful bride and riding companion has been blessed with short legs. Everytime she has climbed on the trike I've heard about how high it is now. So today I lowered the footrest one hole for her. Now everything is right in passenger land and I'm forgiven for messing with her ride! Happy Wife Happy Life for sure! LOL... Fred

 

[Wmitz]

Installed my DK 1.5” deluxe lift with the cdw’s. Not to bad, right side was a pain in the butt. Had to take the reservoir off and move cables around. Still had a hard time with the top nut, these old fingers ain’t what the used to be lol.