What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[WindyOne]

Made the adjustment to the filter hose this morning. You have to be careful of that front pipe if you go the route I did. I finally after several tries got the hose to distance itself from the front pipe by about 1/2 ". I think that should be enough to protect it.
I didn't cut any off the filter hose but ran it further along the frame to the back. If you look at the side the filter is about where the front pipe meets the rear. I just zip tied it to the frame in several places from the front to the back.

While I was doing stuff and already drenched in perspiration I moved the battery tender connection. The previous owner/ dealer had positioned it to be on the transmission. Every time you went to connect to it you almost burned your fingers getting to it. I moved it up and to the other side at the top of the removable cover.

I am done until next month when I get the tuner.
I did go for a ride yesterday and I feel that the trike had more pickup and a tad more power. I don't think I was reading into that, the gears just came a bit easier. The tach at 70mph was reading 29k instead of the usual 30-31K.

 

[trikedog007]

all done for now.

i took the tailgunner gunships off and put the stock muffler,s back on and yes that is the sound i was looking for. nice and quiet and really enjoyed the ride. looking for to doing a auto-tune with the power vision and flashing the e.c.m. really nice riding the tri-glide. epper:

 

[DK Custom Products]

Your wish is my command.

The first pic is from yesterday when I quit because of the heat. You can see the tubing too far to the left of the filter cover.

The 2nd pic is after I changed the tubing so it ran inside the left part of the support bracket.

The 3rd pic is the filter and its location near the front of the frame.

The 4th is the finished look after changing the tubing.

I think the tubing could be shortened even more at the T connection but for now I am going to leave it like this. I first tried to run the filter tube to the rear just in back of the trans cover. I decided against that as I was afraid it would rub on the exhaust.

I am all ears if anyone has a suggestion on another location for the filter tube.

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Looks good, I am using the same Chrome cover on my 587 A/C, and it makes it easy to hide the two tubes and the T connector behind it.

Where ever you want to run the filter is good. It should not drip on the ground, or spray on the undercarriage at all. If it does, that would be an indicator that something is awry and needs attention.

I have mine going between the floorboard bracket and the frame (there is room there because of I have the floorboard extensions).

TG is pretty dirty, about 9000 miles so far on this trip, since it's been washed.

The filter will hold whatever oil and water is expelled. The filter is a gauze type (like a K&N) and can be cleaned simply by spraying it with some soap, letting it sit, and then spraying it off. I like to spray it clean about every 5000 miles (while still on the bike), just so that it is "fresh" to absorb more without getting saturated and dripping.

btw, I run my oil at full or close to full, & do not get more blow-by than the filter can handle.

Kevin

 

[Mixitman]

Paid her a visit yesterday....

 

[jc1300]

Black Luggage Rack - Black Bumper - Black SS Stage 1 pipes, Arlen Ness Big Sucker with Race tuner, and Black Air Cleaner Cover and Horn! Not bad for one day!! OH....and I took that Butt Ugly reflector off the bottom side of the Plate Holder...LOL

 

[clint44]

Black Luggage Rack - Black Bumper - Black SS Stage 1 pipes, Arlen Ness Big Sucker with Race tuner, and Black Air Cleaner Cover and Horn! Not bad for one day!! OH....and I took that Butt Ugly reflector off the bottom side of the Plate Holder...LOL
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Trike looks great,JC! I've always liked those newer air cleaners and yours in black really looks good.

 

[jc1300]

Thanks Clint - Always nice to hear! jc

 

[mlang1020]

My husband was busy these past few days on my Tri Glide. First he put on DeCat Header, a bumper, and finally, Khrome Werks 2+2 Handlebars. Stopped raining this afternoon so took her out for a ride. Have to say, I love those handlebars. No more stretching my arms to the limit to make sharp turns. Nice to be able to sit back, relax, and not have to lean forward to make those turns. Getting rid of that Cat has taken so much heat from the back of my right calf. I think it is time for a long road trip. Next project will be the Lift Kit.

 

[JetDoc]

Harley Windsplitter windshield

Put a new "Windsplitter" windshield on the trike this morning. Harley part #57400206. 10 inch, light smoke color. Just got back from a test ride and didn't notice THAT much difference from the OEM shield... Maybe a tad bit less wind noise and buffeting when behind a semi on the freeway, but no difference at all below about 45 MPH. For $180 (with sales tax) you'd think you'd get more bang for the buck but it did come with a nice little Harley shield logo right above the center mounting screw. Hey! That's got to be worth something!

DON'T wear polarized sunglasses with this shield! It makes weird patterns where the shield curves.

 

[Tadgh45]

I put on the DK Custom floorboard extension kit. Love'em!
I also put on the H-D chrome heelguard.(Part Number 50500225) No more boot on pipe worries!:clapping:

 

[Zammy]

I lowered the passenger floorboards to the middle hole to see how the wife likes it. From the factory they were set on the top hole and with the wife's artificial knee they were just a bit uncomfortable.

 

[rhino 2]

Greased the steering head bearings this evening on my 11 T/G....10 Minute job..And quite a bit of grease to fill it..:Shrug:

 

[Mixitman]

Picked up an 8 1/2" Smoked Klock Werks windshield today .. does exactly as I had hoped and cuts down on buffeting quite a bit.. love it so far!

 

[Tadgh45]

Installed Software Update 1.19.1
No problems so far. Had to re-do all my Sirius / XM presets. No biggie.

 

[Recall]

Received my bead seats. Installed yesterday followed by a 400 mile round trip. Made a nice improvement.ThumbUp ThumbUp Passenger adjustable pegs are next.

 

[n0oij]

went to the local chain auto parts store a brought a roll of 2" X 50' header/exhaust wrap and started wrapping the 2011 pipes right up next to the port mounting bolts both front and back cyl. all the way to the mufflers. did my own de-cat mod and have a pv tuner but must say that this wrap was the best bang for the buck for me. been having heat index in the 100 to 117's for 2 weeks now so i test rode in a pair of shorts around the section 4.25 miles to the drive way and it was not to bad in fact i now fell a little heat on my left leg i never notice because the heat on the right side was always so unbearable

 

[Fearless]

Summer Windshield


90 Degrees finally! installed LRS 6" dark windscreen. Love the wind. ride safely fearless P.S.Also 2" tank lift deluxe version

 

[PopDukes]

DK Comfort Lift Kit

After reading many posts, I was still quite concerned about doing this mod due to my being a bit disabled and concern over safety. Finally stepped up to the plate and had them installed (sadly unable to do mechanic work myself) and must say hell ya. What a difference. Much smoother ride, no more scrapping of the V&H slip-ons and trailer hitch (of course am sill depressed over my Bushtec being stolen) and steering still felt solid and slightly easier (that was my biggest concern). Thank you all for the info and to DK for prompt delivery after order was placed.

 

[Recall]

Installed 1.5" tank lift with deluxe option. :LooksGreat: Thanks Kevin.

 

[RagenTri]

Put on RC Components Slip Ons Last Night

Put RC Components slip ons on the 2014 Triglide last evening. The process went well except for the removal of the right original, which eventually gave up. The pipes sounded real good compared to OE. I didn't take a ride since it was past my bedtime. I'll take a ride today and report back.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Installed 1.5" tank lift with deluxe option. :LooksGreat: Thanks Kevin.

 

[Recall]

Installed Bassani 4" Megaphone slip on behind the Fuelmoto ceramic header. *Sounds sweeeeeet!

 

[Larry Sobczak]

Test ride on new beaded seat for an extended ride coming up shortly.

 

[mlang1020]

Lift Kit

My husband put on a Lift Kit and my girl is looking sharp now. She's not sagging anymore. Handles a lot better on straight and curved roads. Don't notice the ridges, grooves, and bumps in the road as much. Today, he will be putting on the easy off Lowers kit.

 

[rchays57]

Install floorboard extenders and cleaned from 180 mile ride yesterday

 

[tbear]

What I did today?

Welllllllllllllllllllllll- I took it all around the County looking for parts for my Compressor and my ATV and when I got home, it was too darn hot out and Humid and came into the house (left the bike dusty etc) and took a nice cool shower. Now, maybe take a nap before going out again.:vxtyaq:

 

[rchays57]

Just got the passenger adjustable pegs and installed them