What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[DK Custom Products]

I did about 250 mile ride with some buddies, then I headed home 120 miles. I made it about 20 miles and the engine quit, I looked in my rear view mirror and I have never seen so much smoke in my life, and I have had a couple of car engine blow. After waiting 3 hours for a tow truck took it to my dealer. They ran compression check, both cylinders read 10 psi. So it was decided I am gonna need a rebuild. Instead of a rebuild I had them order a crate engine 120st. This engine should put a little more umph in the trike . Harley did not back order the engine so I am hoping it arrives soon. So then install and Dyno. Want it back as the weather up here has finally gotten nice for riding and the wife and I have some trips planned. So that is what I did to my bike, I blew the engine . I surely thought I would get a lot more than 60,000 miles out of an engine. Of course the extended warranty expired last summer.

Really sorry to hear that. You will like the new 120.

I know it is no consolation, but you went longer than many. The "normal" amount of heat in the 103's cause accelerated wear and tear. My 2011 had to be rebuilt under warranty at 10K miles.

I know of dozens that have had to be rebuilt at 10-30K miles. All because of the heat causing accelerated wear.

The same thing will occur with the 120, but the good news for any of the engines, 103, 107, 114, 120, is that there are some basic things you can do to get the heat down and have well over 100k trouble free miles.

You can see the REPORT HERE on how to cool down a Twin Cam & M8 engine.

I took the steps listed in the report above on my rebuilt engine and had over 50k trouble free, full power miles before I sold it.

I also took the same steps on my 2014 Twin Cam and am approaching 50K trouble free, full power miles on it.

Kevin

 

[427dave]

Really sorry to hear that. You will like the new 120.

I know it is no consolation, but you went longer than many. The "normal" amount of heat in the 103's cause accelerated wear and tear. My 2011 had to be rebuilt under warranty at 10K miles.

I know of dozens that have had to be rebuilt at 10-30K miles. All because of the heat causing accelerated wear.

The same thing will occur with the 120, but the good news for any of the engines, 103, 107, 114, 120, is that there are some basic things you can do to get the heat down and have well over 100k trouble free miles.

You can see the REPORT HERE on how to cool down a Twin Cam & M8 engine.

I took the steps listed in the report above on my rebuilt engine and had over 50k trouble free, full power miles before I sold it.

I also took the same steps on my 2014 Twin Cam and am approaching 50K trouble free, full power miles on it.

Kevin

Thanks for the info Kevin. I followed your trip to Alaska with your wife a few years ago on your 2011. I enjoyed it very much with the pictures.

I have done a few of the changes to cool the engine down that you mentioned. I am going to look at doing a few of your suggestions such as the tank lift, defectors and breather system. I have a SE stage I a/c and have always been upset with the oil from the breathers dripping out of the a/c at times. I have a TTS tuner on the trike for a few years. I put V&H headers without the cat and slip ons from V&H. However my wife complained about the excess noise so i went back to the stock mufflers with the V&H headers. Actually they sound pretty good with the cat gone I hope this will work out with the 120 st engine. The dealer has installed 3 of these engines so far, he says he is getting 130 hp on the dyno, so this should push the trike along better Thanks again Kevin

 

[graygoat]

My stock windshield developed a crack, so replaced it today with an LRS 10", tinted flat top. I like the look on my black Tri. No time to ride with it yet, though.

 

[1dn5up]

Cleaned a cluster of bugs from the windshield, I like it dirty, plus a mile on a dirt road makes for a good buildup. How much mud does it take before the tires rub on it :Shrug:

 

[desertclassic]

My stock windshield developed a crack, so replaced it today with an LRS 10", tinted flat top. I like the look on my black Tri. No time to ride with it yet, though.

I have the same windshield added it last year. It is the best windshield that I have used for the triglide. Jim

 

[Fozworth]

I finally got around to installing my Floor Board Extenders on my 2016 Tri-Glide. I purchased the extenders from DK Customs.

Simple install and they make a very welcome change to my feet positions while riding. Stock placement was just way to close to the engine for me for heat and for just being comfortable.

 

[hardwickbv]

Installed Love Jugs

Started yesterday and finished up this morning, Coolmaster, frame mount and vibration master. Not too hard to do although getting the hose clamps and bracket on the frame is really tight fit. On a 2017 Tri Glide

Next up wiil probaby be floorboard extentions and a tank lift.

Bob

 

[hardwickbv]

End Caps

Installed 4" Revolver end caps on my Screaming Eagle pipes.

They made bigger a difference in the tone than I thought they would.

Was running without caps while they were on backorder.

It sounds a lot better now.

Bob

 

[DK Custom Products]

Rode it home in the rain today...left out a bit early to beat the lighting part of the storm passing thru.

Taking Mary out to dinner tonight for her bday....gonna leave the TG parked and take the truck...we'll be much drier when we get to the restaurant.

Kevin

 

[BillR]

Taking Mary out to dinner tonight for her bday....

Kevin

Tell Mary Happy Birthday from one Gemini to another.

 

[Recall]

Installed DK Customs Deflector Cooling Wings and removed passenger grab rail. Thanks Kevin for a nice product and as always Great Customer Service! Happy Birthday to Mary.

 

[tnbillybob]

Gave the trike a good cleaning after a 8 1/2 day, 3600 mile trip to Bar Harbor, Maine.

 

[hardwickbv]

Floorboad Extender Kit, 2" Lift and Cooling Wings

Put on DK's Floorboard Extender Kit, 2" Tank Lift with Deluxe option and Cooling Wings. Everything went on smooth. Took my time with my wife helping it took a about 3 hours to complete then rode it into town to get gas and ice cream.

Bob

 

[Cainam]

Put on DK's Floorboard Extender Kit, 2" Tank Lift with Deluxe option and Cooling Wings. Everything went on smooth. Took my time with my wife helping it took a about 3 hours to complete then rode it into town to get gas and ice cream.

Bob

I'll be installing the DK's floorboard extender kit this afternoon... any "watch-out's"? Looks pretty straight forward from the directions.

Thanks!

 

[hardwickbv]

Its really pretty simple. I did have trouble with one bolt and ended up running a die over the threads and a tap in the hole. I believe the problem was leftover loctite in the hole. If I was going to do it again I would do all the bolts and holes up front.

 

[hardwickbv]

Finally received my riders backrest and installed it this afternoon. Now if the remainder TS Cindy will go away I will get to try it out.

Bob

 

[427dave]

Now have the new SE 120 ST installed and running. The dealer set it up with pre programmed settings. Once I get 1000. Miles they are going to tune it on the Dyno. So far seams to have more torque than the old 103. It is running nice. I am going to make some changes per DK notes on cooling. Will have to order parts from DK

Parts are ordered from DK to lift the tank, install wind deflectors, extend the floorboards, and ad external oil breather from the A/C. We will see how these changes effect everything

Then I need to clean it up from riding in the down pour this past weekend.

 

[Thomkm]

Spent the day cleaning her up to put her on the market to sell. Can't believe how much stuff I have accumulated...

 

[DK Custom Products]

Tell Mary Happy Birthday from one Gemini to another.

Installed DK Customs Deflector Cooling Wings and removed passenger grab rail. Thanks Kevin for a nice product and as always Great Customer Service! Happy Birthday to Mary.

Wow, sorry, just saw this thread. Called Mary and relayed your Birthday wishes to her.

She said "ahhh, that's so sweet, tell them Thank you!"

Kevin

 

[The Q]

SE Stage 1 done!

Installed the Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 hardware (Street Cannon Mufflers and SE Intake) this evening. Will do the SE Street Tuner Stage 1 update tomorrow. Not much rush, it's rained the last two days and is supposed to rain again tomorrow. I did fire it up to hear the Street Cannons. My initial thought is they have a nice low, not obnoxious rumble. Went this route to make sure I have no issues with dealers when and if I need service.

 

[graygoat]

Helped BIL put some things on his 15 Tri.

Driver highway pegs, passenger highway pegs, DK floor board extensions & tour pac relocator. Good day.

 

[427dave]

My stuff came from DK yesterday so spent today installing the tank lift, wind deflectors, floorboard extensions, and the DIY breather kit. They only thing that stumped me was the wind deflectors, they are not labeled left or right. Could not figure which one went where, tried both sides and put them on the way I thought was correct. Then after installing them came into the house and looked them up on DK's website.

Guess what, after all my reasoning as to which side they should go on it appears I managed to get them on the wrong sides They may just stay that way as the tab helps hold the glovebox covers closed A suggestion to DK would be to label them right and left, then I suppose you have the problem are you looking at the bike or away from it

The instructions are sorta vague. Managed to figure out the other items for installation

Did another 200 miles yesterday with the wife to just burn gas up and get more miles on the new SE 120 ST engine. It really runs great and has not been tuned yet. Coming up behind a car doing 55 and was in 6th gear, twisted the throttle just a little and went zooming past, up to 80 in nuthin flat . In the past with the 103 had to down shift if I was in 6 th gear to pass.

 

[jeyoung]

Yesterday and today Mighty Mites

Yesterday started the install on the Love Jugs Mighty Mites. All went well except could not get my factory plug to work.

This morning I went down and took the acc. wires and hooked them up to the mighty mite wires. Now they work off the ignition switch.:clapping: Going to do a test ride today.

James Young:cxtv:

VietNam Veteran 11B40

North Texas Patriot Guard Rider

2013 Tri-Glide 110th Anniversary colors #1146 of 1450

 

[DK Custom Products]

My stuff came from DK yesterday so spent today installing the tank lift, wind deflectors, floorboard extensions, and the DIY breather kit. They only thing that stumped me was the wind deflectors, they are not labeled left or right. Could not figure which one went where, tried both sides and put them on the way I thought was correct. Then after installing them came into the house and looked them up on DK's website.

Guess what, after all my reasoning as to which side they should go on it appears I managed to get them on the wrong sides They may just stay that way as the tab helps hold the glovebox covers closed A suggestion to DK would be to label them right and left, then I suppose you have the problem are you looking at the bike or away from it

The instructions are sorta vague. Managed to figure out the other items for installation

Did another 200 miles yesterday with the wife to just burn gas up and get more miles on the new SE 120 ST engine. It really runs great and has not been tuned yet. Coming up behind a car doing 55 and was in 6th gear, twisted the throttle just a little and went zooming past, up to 80 in nuthin flat . In the past with the 103 had to down shift if I was in 6 th gear to pass.

I know you gotta be having a blast with that new power!

Thank you for the left/right suggestions. We'll get that done.

Appreciate your business.

Kevin

 

[Recall]

Received my tour pack relocation kit and Stealth LED driving lights. Got the tour pack done and the lights mounted. Finish up the wiring tomorrow as soon as I can find a good place to tap into the existing harness. Mounted mine below the floor boards. Thanks Kevin for more great products!

 

[1dn5up]

Planed on adjusting the clutch. That never happened. Try again tomorrow as ️ rains in the forecast.

 

[Zammy]

We burned 150 miles of gas for a breakfast run today, then gave the scoot a decent cleaning.

 

[hardwickbv]

Installed the Comfort Lift at full height and Adjustable passenger pegs after work today.

Then took it for a 25 mile cruise to check it out.

Relocating the Tour-Pak tomorrow.

Oil cooler and filter relocation will have to wait till next weekend so I can put another 900 miles on then I will be at the 5000 mark.

Bob

 

[hardwickbv]

Moved Tour-Pak back 2" then took it for a 35 mile trip to see how she likes it. Got a thumbs up.

Thanks to DK for all the great products.

2 more to install next weekend.

Bob

 

[DK Custom Products]

Received my tour pack relocation kit and Stealth LED driving lights. Got the tour pack done and the lights mounted. Finish up the wiring tomorrow as soon as I can find a good place to tap into the existing harness. Mounted mine below the floor boards. Thanks Kevin for more great products!

I ran mine under the floorboards for awhile...it is a stealth location and looks really cool.

Appreciate your business.

Kevin