What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[rhino 2]

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[ultrafxr]

You've got me thinking about putting nitrogen in my TG tires. Costco put it in my SUV last year when I got new tires and it really does maintain tire pressure better it seems to me. So yesterday I asked if the would do it even when they didn't install new tires. Said yes but when I said it was a Harley trike he said no because they need the wheels off the ground (no weight on them I guess) when the remove the air and no way to do that on the TG at their shop. Didn't ask but wondering if the pull a vacuum to get as much air out as possible. Anyway he said if I remove the wheels and bring them in he would do it. Seems like a lot of trouble for that. Just wondering others experiences since Big O didn't have any problem doing yours.

 

[Jack Klarich]

You've got me thinking about putting nitrogen in my TG tires. Costco put it in my SUV last year when I got new tires and it really does maintain tire pressure better it seems to me. So yesterday I asked if the would do it even when they didn't install new tires. Said yes but when I said it was a Harley trike he said no because they need the wheels off the ground (no weight on them I guess) when the remove the air and no way to do that on the TG at their shop. Didn't ask but wondering if the pull a vacuum to get as much air out as possible. Anyway he said if I remove the wheels and bring them in he would do it. Seems like a lot of trouble for that. Just wondering others experiences since Big O didn't have any problem doing yours.

Jerry, we were taught to take the weight off when bleeding the tires down so we did not end up with a bead off the wheel. Most shops put a car on a hoist, remove the valve core, bleed the tire down. Then they give the tire about a 5lb shot of Nitrogen and bleed it down one last time before doing the final fill. This removes moisture and trash from the tire

 

[rhino 2]

Jerry, we were taught to take the weight off when bleeding the tires down so we did not end up with a bead off the wheel. Most shops put a car on a hoist, remove the valve core, bleed the tire down. Then they give the tire about a 5lb shot of Nitrogen and bleed it down one last time before doing the final fill. This removes moisture and trash from the tire

Exactly.........If you don't remove ALL the air along with ALL its natural occurring moisture the reason for adding nitrogen is for nought. But if your not dealing with airplane tires or over the road truck tires who's gonna know the difference..:Shrug:...

 

[Jack Klarich]

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Exactly.........If you don't remove ALL the air along with ALL its natural occurring moisture the reason for adding nitrogen is for nought. But if your not dealing with airplane tires or over the road truck tires who's gonna know the difference..:Shrug:...

Agree, if your main concern is moisture then do it. If you want a better ride the facts do not fully support that.

 

[Sunman]

I didn't even want to reply to his post for fear of guilt by association. :laugh:

Sunman

 

[rhino 2]

I didn't even want to reply to his post for fear of guilt by association. :laugh:

Sunman

The only thing to fear'...''Is Fear Itself''....:laugh:...

 

[MDO]

Cool, I'm curious, do they charge you to fill with Nitrogen? I have always heard it was better, but I don't have a clue were to get it locally.

 

[Fearless]

Today I spent time sorting out Action Camera issues not the camera's fault as usual operator error. You know with cameras whatever the size read the instruction book, especially if you don't use them often. Well now I sorted out my problems not the cameras.

 

[Fearless]

So true

Sometimes they are like road signs they tell you where you can go, but not where you are. Sort of nuts libertards must do them. Travel safe Fred

 

[Halfnormal]

Had to replace my front tire. It was the original tire, 5 years old with only 7000 miles on it. It was getting some dry rot cracking so it was no longer safe. I know the new one will not have time to rot before it wears out!

 

[keikat2]

Got LJ Mighty Mites Installed

Well, I got the LJ Mighty Mites installed today on my 2014 Tri-Glide. I can't believe how many times I had loosen/tighten the acorn nut to get the fans positioned to my liking. Seems when I held the fans in the position I wanted and tightened the acorn nut, the rubber isolator mount would have one fan to high and the other to low when I released the fans. Finally, after loosening and tightening the nut about ten times, I starting holding the fans high one side and lower on the other guessing where their final resting position would be when fully tightening the nut. After about the sixteenth time, I finally got them positioned to my liking. Now I am having to wait on the accessory harness, I ordered, which will give me the ability to power the fans using the "ACC" Off/On button switch I installed. Anyway, I am looking forward to using these fans during our trip to Eureka Springs, Ark. in a couple of weeks.

Allen S.

 

[Fearless]

Well, I got the LJ Mighty Mites installed today on my 2014 Tri-Glide. I can't believe how many times I had loosen/tighten the acorn nut to get the fans positioned to my liking. Seems when I held the fans in the position I wanted and tightened the acorn nut, the rubber isolator mount would have one fan to high and the other to low when I released the fans. Finally, after loosening and tightening the nut about ten times, I starting holding the fans high one side and lower on the other guessing where their final resting position would be when fully tightening the nut. After about the sixteenth time, I finally got them positioned to my liking. Now I am having to wait on the accessory harness, I ordered, which will give me the ability to power the fans using the "ACC" Off/On button switch I installed. Anyway, I am looking forward to using these fans during our trip to Eureka Springs, Ark. in a couple of weeks.

Allen S.

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Nice work I know your issues with them you will really like them I really do ours. More importantly your motor will last longer and stronger. Ride safe Fred

 

[Fearless]

Before lunch my bride and I were out for a short ride videoing a proposed route for CDL Test route we had to finish up a route because of the mini SD card filling 3 miles to soon. We just got back when the rain started. Not sure it was good planning or just lucky. Fred

 

[Zammy]

Got a 70 mile breakfast run in, we were home at noon, already 105 heat index, then the rain started, crazy weather here on the west coast of Florida.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Got a 70 mile breakfast run in, we were home at noon, already 105 heat index, then the rain started, crazy weather here on the west coast of Florida.

This has been the most rain I have seen in more than 20 years here in Jax. I hope your side of the state is a bit dryer

 

[Ray55]

We got a break today out here on the left coast, it was "only" in the upper nineties. On Saturday around 3PM it was 115* and yesterday at noon it was 113*. Got a large brush fire about 25 miles east of me and today it completely blocked out the sun. Started Saturday afternoon and so far has burned over 15,000 acres. A few houses and out buildings have been destroyed. Supposed to be a couple degrees cooler tomorrow but Santa Ana winds pickup tomorrow evening and if they don't have a handle on the fire it could get a little dicey.

 

[Fearless]

We got a break today out here on the left coast, it was "only" in the upper nineties. On Saturday around 3PM it was 115* and yesterday at noon it was 113*. Got a large brush fire about 25 miles east of me and today it completely blocked out the sun. Started Saturday afternoon and so far has burned over 15,000 acres. A few houses and out buildings have been destroyed. Supposed to be a couple degrees cooler tomorrow but Santa Ana winds pickup tomorrow evening and if they don't have a handle on the fire it could get a little dicey.

stay safe prayers Fred

 

[rhino 2]

We got a break today out here on the left coast, it was "only" in the upper nineties. On Saturday around 3PM it was 115* and yesterday at noon it was 113*. Got a large brush fire about 25 miles east of me and today it completely blocked out the sun. Started Saturday afternoon and so far has burned over 15,000 acres. A few houses and out buildings have been destroyed. Supposed to be a couple degrees cooler tomorrow but Santa Ana winds pickup tomorrow evening and if they don't have a handle on the fire it could get a little dicey.

If the fire gets hot enough it will form a vortex and try to suck you in to it..It is not something to mess with, Dicey is an understatement..[Iv'e been there]

Stay safe and alert and move quick if you have to.. .....

 

[PosseRider]

Back to the Hog Skin installer. Last missing pieces came in. Now they can finish the job. Bought a new helmet after 10 yrs or so.

Harley-Davidson Sport Glide 3-in-1 X07 Helmet | No. 98176-20VX.. It will break down in 3 diff configurations. Last thing to be delivered (maybe tomorrow) RZ seat & adapter cord. Then be ready for the East AZ ride

 

[PosseRider]

Picked up the trike from Hog Skin installer. Looks great . Got the RZ seat installed & went for a short ride for milkshakes. Will try a click or 2 on the P-A shocks & take a day ride tomorrow ,unless the guy comes to fix the ceiling in the garage.

 

[k-dog]

replaced rocker gaskets, took for ride no leaks.

 

[PosseRider]

Well, did a 100 mile ride yesterday with new setting on the PA shocks. Did not like it. Moved screw back where it was & down 1 click. Not sure when we will get to try it .Rain forecast. RZ seat was great for me, Janiene didn't care as much. She wants to get some memory foam pad to use . She tried the Airhawk yesterday & didn't really care for that. Have to find some soon as, the Eastern AZ ride is coming up.

 

[ultrafxr]

Well, did a 100 mile ride yesterday with new setting on the PA shocks. Did not like it. Moved screw back where it was & down 1 click. Not sure when we will get to try it .Rain forecast. RZ seat was great for me, Janiene didn't care as much. She wants to get some memory foam pad to use . She tried the Airhawk yesterday & didn't really care for that. Have to find some soon as, the Eastern AZ ride is coming up.

Hope you get the RZ saddle figured out. If mama ain't happy then you won't be happy, lol. I have a Pro Pad gel cushion my wife used and liked but with our Mustang touring saddle she doesn't use it any more. If you'd like to try it let me know and I'll ship it out to you.

When I got the P&A 14" shocks on my 2018 I fiddled a bit with the settings but couldn't make any improvements that I could tell. Put everything back like it was set up for me and haven't changed the settings as to yet.

 

[Fearless]

Amzoil arrived tonight warm up the Harley drop the oil out and refill with Amzoil V twin. I'm going to monitor the oil temperature ot see if it runs cool than Molbil 1 V twin, we shall see. Ride safe Fred

 

[PosseRider]

Hope you get the RZ saddle figured out. If mama ain't happy then you won't be happy, lol. I have a Pro Pad gel cushion my wife used and liked but with our Mustang touring saddle she doesn't use it any more. If you'd like to try it let me know and I'll ship it out to you.

When I got the P&A 14" shocks on my 2018 I fiddled a bit with the settings but couldn't make any improvements that I could tell. Put everything back like it was set up for me and haven't changed the settings as to yet.

No need to ship as things are delayed due to the approaching storm. Thanks for the offer,but , just bring it with you to Az. & she can try it then. 75 % sure we will be towing out also.

 

[ultrafxr]

No need to ship as things are delayed due to the approaching storm. Thanks for the offer,but , just bring it with you to Az. & she can try it then. 75 % sure we will be towing out also.

Will do.