What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[ultrafxr]

RJS Originals polished wheel discs

So today I installed the wheel discs I've had for a couple months. Just waiting for that new knee to cooperate so I could get down on the floor . . . and then get back up, lol. I did and it was no problem.

 

[ROAD DOG]

So today I installed the wheel discs I've had for a couple months. Just waiting for that new knee to cooperate so I could get down on the floor . . . and then get back up, lol. I did and it was no problem.

They look great were did you get them ? Thanks

 

[ultrafxr]

They look great were did you get them ? Thanks

https://rjsoriginals.com/FREEWHEELER/Tri-Glide Wheel Discs.htm

 

[cowboy472]

https://rjsoriginals.com/FREEWHEELER/Tri-Glide Wheel Discs.htm

Love the look of them wheel's

 

[TonkaDriver]

Attack Mode

That Cut-off is truly a unique road. Looking forward to hearing how you like it with the new set-up.

Kevin

It was a spectacular day today. Sunny and 72 degrees. Perfect for a test of my new suspension on one of the most fun roads ever built.

When I put the new bars on I gained about 10 MPH through the curves on the Cut-off. The shocks just added another 5 plus they smoothed out many of the undulations in the road surface.

There is one major issue I have that only $$$ can cure as a result of the new rear suspension. It has made me very aware of what a piss poor front suspension I have. Time to research what I will need to match front and rear.

I believe the Texas Hill Country and I are going to become fast friends.

Kurt

P.S. I really need to video the Cut-off in full attack mode soon and link it for all to see.

 

[Fearless]

It was a spectacular day today. Sunny and 72 degrees. Perfect for a test of my new suspension on one of the most fun roads ever built.

When I put the new bars on I gained about 10 MPH through the curves on the Cut-off. The shocks just added another 5 plus they smoothed out many of the undulations in the road surface.

There is one major issue I have that only $$$ can cure as a result of the new rear suspension. It has made me very aware of what a piss poor front suspension I have. Time to research what I will need to match front and rear.

I believe the Texas Hill Country and I are going to become fast friends.

Kurt

P.S. I really need to video the Cut-off in full attack mode soon and link it for all to see.

TALK TO GEORGE AT PRO ACTION HE HAS THE ANSWER I have had this discussion with him Fred

 

[ultrafxr]

Thanks for fixing the photos Alan.

Now if you can explain to me how to do it I sure would appreciate it.

 

[ultrafxr]

I know you'll post some photos after you get it installed. I think it'll add a nice touch. Unfortunately it only fits up to MY 2018 so I'm sol.

 

[ultrafxr]

I'm using a PC not a MAC so I don't know if I have 'preview' or not. I'm with you in not understanding why the photos 'turn.' They were fine on my iPhone then on my computer when I loaded them on it and even what I saw on the forum when I selected the photo. But after selecting 'upload' they turned???? Hard to figure what's going on. Thanks again.

 

[PosseRider]

I'm using a PC not a MAC so I don't know if I have 'preview' or not. I'm with you in not understanding why the photos 'turn.' They were fine on my iPhone then on my computer when I loaded them on it and even what I saw on the forum when I selected the photo. But after selecting 'upload' they turned???? Hard to figure what's going on. Thanks again.

Maybe try to resize ??? Some pics on here are so large . I try to resize all mine. By the way, my shocks were at 3. After talking to u I cranked up to 22 . Is that what u told me ??? Have not ridden at that setting yet

 

[ultrafxr]

Maybe try to resize ??? Some pics on here are so large . I try to resize all mine. By the way, my shocks were at 3. After talking to u I cranked up to 22 . Is that what u told me ??? Have not ridden at that setting yet

I don’t recall that but I put mine at 25 which is about what the manual chart suggests for us two up. Horrible ride. Dialed it back to 14 and much much better. Will continue to play with different settings.

 

[PosseRider]

I don’t recall that but I put mine at 25 which is about what the manual chart suggests for us two up. Horrible ride. Dialed it back to 14 and much much better. Will continue to play with different settings.

Great , I will back it off to 14. Have not ridden it with the 22' only 43* ,so not real excited about getting out. Calling for snow showers tomorrow . If this keeps up we will trailer down to tx. Saved me a rough ride,Jerry. Thanks.

 

[prariepilot]

New DK additions

The DK Pro-Action Shocks and Bearing Retainer plates came last Monday (2nd) and Life got in the way until Thursday when I finally got started on R & R (remove and replace; not rest and recreation!). Up on the jack stands, off with the old shocks and on with the new. The OEM air shocks are 7 model years and 36K miles old. I don't recall any warnings about the OEM shocks, but when I tossed them on the floor after taking them off, they leaked oil out the air connection ports. Clean up time!

Shocks on, it was time to tackle the retainer plates. Gettin' late and time for dinner, gotta clean up. Tomorrow is another day.Friday came and bowling league started at 9:00, so pulling the axles delayed for later in the day. A certain aftermarket parts supplier, to be unnamed, sent the wrong rear axle bearings, so after bowling it was a hot shot run to Freedom H-D in N. Canton for the right ones. Only two dealers in the State of OH had the rear Triglide Bearings. Getting home, I pulled the axles.



The "grit" at the bottom of the bearing seat appeared to be small asphalt particles. Could be something else, but it got cleaned out, just the same.



Bearings had corrosion on them, the bearing plates were scarred and appeared to be bulged or warped.



Axles, DK "Enhanced" Bearing Retainer Plates and all associated parts for the axle re-installation are at Driveline and Axle Service to have the bearings R & R'd. Get them back Monday (9th). Then, it's put it all back together and wait for the weather to quit precipitating next week for the new shocks to get thier first workout and evaluation.

As an aside to doing this mod, whenever I have to get on the floor and move from one side of the bike to another to get something done, I've gotten a "moving pad/blanket" from Harbor Freight. It gets laid out on the floor and all the necessary tools/parts, etc. get put on the pad. When I finish on one side, I just drag it around to the other. No picking up tools, parts, etc. They're all on the pad!



Now, to finish up on Monday!

 

[ultrafxr]

Paint Protection Film - PPF

On Thursday I took a little trip (310 miles) to Springfield, MO, to have paint protection film (PPF) installed on my 2020 TG. Yeah I know that's a long way to go to have this done but 1) I don't know anyone here locally I'm confident with to do this to my expectations and 2) the vendor for the film kit I selected is located there.

I chose this company to supply the film kit: www.HOGSKINSPaintProtection.com for several reasons. In addition to the 'standard' type kit with similar pieces to the H-D kit they offer a 'full kit' that includes film for the entire outer fairing, the fairing lowers. the gas tank area where it meets the seat and the tour-pak lid. I chose the full kit and had it installed by Michael at Glass Tint USA. Michael's family owns the store. Terry, the owner of Hog Skins worked with Glass Tint USA to develop the kits, researching areas that most need protection, taking careful measurements and making patterns for film sections so they fit correctly, etc., and the kits are cut there.

The kit is designed and sold for DIY installation and there are several very good videos on the Hog Skins website. I had installed the H-D kit on my 2018 TG and was comfortable in doing that but with the full kit I balked at doing the outer fairing and the fairing lowers and wanted a professional installation.

I talked to Terry several times before I made my decision. He is a wealth of information and was happy to answer all my questions and educate me about the product and the process. He does have some pre-selected and vetted installers in some locations but unfortunately none closer to me than where he is there in Springfield.

DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with nor financial involvement with either of these vendors. I'm posting this only because of my favorable experience and thinking it might be of value to fellow riders / owners.

Here is contact information: Terry Sicman, Hog Skins Paint Protection, 417-725-0555

 

[ROAD DOG]

Cool! Look forward to hearing how you like it.

Kevin

Had some family issues , finally got the stage 3 kit done Saturday, rode today put 65 miles on it ,tried to ride slow to break it in , I am happy so far plenty of power did one speed run it goes good . Im thinking of putting a power vision on with auto tune , there is no tune for this in the screaming eagle tuner for a 2020 tri glide with a stage 3 ?

 

[ultrafxr]

Glad you back is better Alan. The chrome cover looks really good. Great choice.

 

[DK Custom Products]

It was a spectacular day today. Sunny and 72 degrees. Perfect for a test of my new suspension on one of the most fun roads ever built.

When I put the new bars on I gained about 10 MPH through the curves on the Cut-off. The shocks just added another 5 plus they smoothed out many of the undulations in the road surface.

There is one major issue I have that only $$$ can cure as a result of the new rear suspension. It has made me very aware of what a piss poor front suspension I have. Time to research what I will need to match front and rear.

I believe the Texas Hill Country and I are going to become fast friends.

Kurt

P.S. I really need to video the Cut-off in full attack mode soon and link it for all to see.

Somehow I missed this post until just now!That is great! A video would be really cool.

That is a road that I will always remember, it definitely puts any bike thru the paces with it's variety & unique features!

Getting that front end squared away is not nearly as expensive as one would think. You can see an informative Report HERE, but for around $300 the front suspension can be vastly improved with some Springs and Better valving.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

The DK Pro-Action Shocks and Bearing Retainer plates came last Monday (2nd) and Life got in the way until Thursday when I finally got started on R & R (remove and replace; not rest and recreation!). Up on the jack stands, off with the old shocks and on with the new. The OEM air shocks are 7 model years and 36K miles old. I don't recall any warnings about the OEM shocks, but when I tossed them on the floor after taking them off, they leaked oil out the air connection ports. Clean up time!

Shocks on, it was time to tackle the retainer plates. Gettin' late and time for dinner, gotta clean up. Tomorrow is another day.Friday came and bowling league started at 9:00, so pulling the axles delayed for later in the day. A certain aftermarket parts supplier, to be unnamed, sent the wrong rear axle bearings, so after bowling it was a hot shot run to Freedom H-D in N. Canton for the right ones. Only two dealers in the State of OH had the rear Triglide Bearings. Getting home, I pulled the axles.

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The "grit" at the bottom of the bearing seat appeared to be small asphalt particles. Could be something else, but it got cleaned out, just the same.

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Bearings had corrosion on them, the bearing plates were scarred and appeared to be bulged or warped.

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Axles, DK "Enhanced" Bearing Retainer Plates and all associated parts for the axle re-installation are at Driveline and Axle Service to have the bearings R & R'd. Get them back Monday (9th). Then, it's put it all back together and wait for the weather to quit precipitating next week for the new shocks to get thier first workout and evaluation.

As an aside to doing this mod, whenever I have to get on the floor and move from one side of the bike to another to get something done, I've gotten a "moving pad/blanket" from Harbor Freight. It gets laid out on the floor and all the necessary tools/parts, etc. get put on the pad. When I finish on one side, I just drag it around to the other. No picking up tools, parts, etc. They're all on the pad!

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Now, to finish up on Monday!

Did you keep that grit? Never seen anything like that in there, am interested to know what it is/how it got in there.

Glad you're getting this done. It really is surprising how weak a piece of metal the OEM part is, especially for such a critical component.

Good pointer on dragging the pad, I sometimes do that, other times forget. It does make it easier.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

So today I installed the wheel discs I've had for a couple months. Just waiting for that new knee to cooperate so I could get down on the floor . . . and then get back up, lol. I did and it was no problem.

I've thought about doing this off and on over the years. Looks good!

What is really interesting is I got a call from RJ last week asking for a favor. He said that some of his Customers were complaining about a ticking and knocking noise after installing his wheel discs.

After some research he discovered that it was not the wheel discs making the noise. It is the loose/bent OEM Axle Bearing Retainer Plates letting the bearing knock around in the housing...that noise was always there, but the wheel discs was "trapping" the noise and making it echo off the wheel discs.

We worked out a deal that anyone that gets the wheel discs from him, and then wants to upgrade with a Axle Bearing Retainer Plate Kit can get a discount on the kit from us.

Never talked with him before. It is good he got that tracked down, because those really add a nice look to the Trikes, plus cut down on the brake dust on the wheels.

Kevin

 

[PosseRider]

I don’t recall that but I put mine at 25 which is about what the manual chart suggests for us two up. Horrible ride. Dialed it back to 14 and much much better. Will continue to play with different settings.

Have adjusted one more time & rain now for next 3 days. Found the air guage I carry in the bike was bad. Said 23 but tires were 37 on 3 other guages,, that didn't help the ride. Was a little better Monday ride. Readjusted when we got home, about ready to just say I'm done. WE will make the 500 before K-ville. See ya there

 

[ultrafxr]

Have adjusted one more time & rain now for next 3 days. Found the air guage I carry in the bike was bad. Said 23 but tires were 37 on 3 other guages,, that didn't help the ride. Was a little better Monday ride. Readjusted when we got home, about ready to just say I'm done. WE will make the 500 before K-ville. See ya there

Whoa! 37 will jar your teeth for sure. Good catch.

 

[1dn5up]

Ready Set Go

Not too much on the Tri or the Free thread. Seems like all the horses are just waiting for the door to open , and bust out into the air :clapping:. At least mine is ready roarring to go ....

 

[Dave59]

We have our Tri ready to go but now have rain mixed with snow and 34*. I think maybe high 40's or 50 by the weekend, if so will have to take a ride for medicinal purposes. Stay safe