What did you do to Your Tri-Glide Today?

[PosseRider]

we got in a little over 100 miles

 

[Fearless]

Out again Love it!!

Beautiful day nice ride bride and I had a great ride. The old trike is giving us 32 miles per gallon back here in PA. I am satisfied with that. Running strong, handling outstanding and riding great. I switched to a Low Harley seat that was gifted to me, and I'm not sure I like it the seat may be out for adoption again. I'm not sure I like the position a little low for me it was a trial. View attachment 87122

 

[ultrafxr]

Beautiful day nice ride bride and I had a great ride. The old trike is giving us 32 miles per gallon back here in PA. I am satisfied with that. Running strong, handling outstanding and riding great. I switched to a Low Harley seat that was gifted to me, and I'm not sure I like it the seat may be out for adoption again. I'm not sure I like the position a little low for me it was a trial. View attachment 87122

Fred I highly recommend the Mustang one-piece touring saddle. I got the heated version over two years ago for my 2018 TG and now it's on my 2020 TG. Enjoyed the Harley Hammock seats that came standard on my various CVO baggers and tried the dealer's demo seat in this version. But the Mustang is far superior in my opinion . . . and my wife's.

 

[Fearless]

Congratulations Alan those shocks are really something else, now all you have to do is complete the suspension upgrade and do the forks. Pro Action makes a spring and valve kit for 49MM forks if they work as good and mine on the 41MM legs it's like driving a true sports Trike. I still can't get over how great it handles. LOL Travel safe Fred

 

[Fearless]

I agree as it turned out I really needed it done the oil was horrible and not that much of it. The nose dive it had was really bad and not even clamping the front brake hard it just dropped it's head. I now know that changing fork oil is just as important as changing the other holes when recommended. It seems the forks may get neglected on somerides including mine I now know not to let it happen again.:good: ride safe Fred

 

[TrainingWheels]

Fred I highly recommend the Mustang one-piece touring saddle. I got the heated version over two years ago for my 2018 TG and now it's on my 2020 TG. Enjoyed the Harley Hammock seats that came standard on my various CVO baggers and tried the dealer's demo seat in this version. But the Mustang is far superior in my opinion . . . and my wife's.

We got the Mustang 1 piece last year and love it. The only problem is the seat bolt is almost impossible to get in, the seat sits further back. But love riding on it

 

[Fearless]

We got the Mustang 1 piece last year and love it. The only problem is the seat bolt is almost impossible to get in, the seat sits further back. But love riding on it

I may have to look into one my budget is just about depleted for this season. As Alan said it's riding time upgrades may have to wait, well maybe we will see. thank you for the response and recommendation. Ride safe Fred

 

[Fearless]

After floorboard spacer's

Now old Shiney has had the spacers on the floorboards since I adopted it. However reaching in to get to the toe shifter has been somewhat annoying to me. I can't leave anything alone so I purchased a 5/16" bolt 3 !/2" long and manufactured another spacer to match the floorboard spacers. Only problem is I could not find a 3 1/2" chrome button head bolt so I used a grade 8 and turned to fit. I had to slot it to make it secure. Ride safe FredView attachment 87136

 

[ultrafxr]

Now old Shiney has had the spacers on the floorboards since I adopted it. However reaching in to get to the toe shifter has been somewhat annoying to me. I can't leave anything alone so I purchased a 5/16" bolt 3 !/2" long and manufactured another spacer to match the floorboard spacers. Only problem is I could not find a 3 1/2" chrome button head bolt so I used a grade 8 and turned to fit. I had to slot it to make it secure. Ride safe FredView attachment 87136View attachment 87137

Looks good Fred. BTW they do make a spacer for that for those of us who aren't as handy at innovation and modification as you.

 

[Fearless]

Looks good Fred. BTW they do make a spacer for that for those of us who aren't as handy at innovation and modification as you.

I used a CB antenna connector drilled it to fit the 5/16 fine thread bolt. Chucked it in the drill press and turned the head down to fit. Then I used a dremel cutting wheel to slot the grade 8 bolt head. I wish I could find a button head 3 1/2" fine thread chrome but till then this will work. Fred

 

[Gone2Three]

Way to go Fuzzy!... great job on the installation ThumbUp

So now all you have to do is get out there and ride it...she's not going to get "dirty " sitting in the magic garage :wave4:

Looking forward to those ride reports...

 

[DK Custom Products]

Had fun today putting on some DK Custom Product items to help with cooling.

The 1.5 inch Tank Lift Kit (with rear lift included) worked well with my TSK Mayhem Bagger handle bars. From the look of things the 2" lift would have caused interference with the tank and bars on full turns so I'm glad I guessed right on choosing the 1.5".

Installed the Cooling Deflector Wings. Had to use a flex joint on my socket to tighten the tank bolts. The wings don't allow a straight clear shot to the tank bolts.

Installed the Floor Board Extensions which is a great improvement for the ankle comfort on the right side. The heat on the right side had me riding with my foot out on the very edge of the floorboard. Here in Florida it is not uncommon to jump on the trike with shorts on and flip flops or in low top tennis shoes for those quick runs around town and the heat was excessive. The test run today with low top tennis shoes was totally comfortable. Problem fixed.

That's great to read.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Installed the DKCP Convertible Comfort Lift on my trike today. Had to use the secondary holes because the full lift holes were no where close to aligning with the bolt holes. There was a need to lower the axle to align with the full lift holes which wasn't possible. I tried lifting the axle from the gear shield but it made the alignment worse. I felt during installation that there was very little difference in the DKCP bracket and the stock bracket when you use the secondary holes and maybe I had wasted my money. However after install (which isn't easy) I noticed quite a difference in height when I put my feet down to roll the trike out of the garage. Also during my test ride I am looking way over my stock windshield now. Undecided as to if this is a more comfortable ride or not. That will come when I do a long ride to see how the comfort level has changed. I'm buying in from all the comments that this is a more comfortable riding position but time will tell. I'll report back after a few hundred miles or so on the comfort level due to the lift.

Thanks to Fearless (Fred} for the nice comments to my last post on this thread.

Yeah, the secondary mounting position is needed on the later model years, but it still provides a solid lift, and equally important a better angle for the shocks to absorb the bumps better.

Kevin

 

[DK Custom Products]

Thanks for the review! Yeah, most of the time I try and hit the bad stuff with my rears tires instead of the front.

I really need one of those ROUND TUIT's....one that works better than the one I have! :laugh:

Kevin

 

[PosseRider]

I used a CB antenna connector drilled it to fit the 5/16 fine thread bolt. Chucked it in the drill press and turned the head down to fit. Then I used a dremel cutting wheel to slot the grade 8 bolt head. I wish I could find a button head 3 1/2" fine thread chrome but till then this will work. Fred

Next time ask ,Fred. I have a bag of those bolts. I bought them 3 yrs ago when I got spacers for my 16. If I had been on here sooner would have hollered at ya. Been off day & 1/2 or so. When I looked for those bolts ,could only buy a bag of 20 or so.Have a bunch left.

 

[Fearless]

Next time ask ,Fred. I have a bag of those bolts. I bought them 3 yrs ago when I got spacers for my 16. If I had been on here sooner would have hollered at ya. Been off day & 1/2 or so. When I looked for those bolts ,could only buy a bag of 20 or so.Have a bunch left.

When we see you later in a month or so we will take a look at that bag of bolts. It only makes sense if you space the floorboards you need to do the shifter peg. I never liked the short stubby shifter but I adapted to it. Who ever markets spacer's for the floor boards should do a complete kit including a shifter spacer as well. The back one was switched out for an extended one this winter and I just am getting used to it, I do like the extra space on the floorboard. Thanks for the offer of a bolt, I would really like to swap it out for the proper one. :good: Ride safe Fred

 

[PosseRider]

When we see you later in a month or so we will take a look at that bag of bolts. It only makes sense if you space the floorboards you need to do the shifter peg. I never liked the short stubby shifter but I adapted to it. Who ever markets spacer's for the floor boards should do a complete kit including a shifter spacer as well. The back one was switched out for an extended one this winter and I just am getting used to it, I do like the extra space on the floorboard. Thanks for the offer of a bolt, I would really like to swap it out for the proper one. :good: Ride safe Fred

I was having same problem after the floorboard job. Payzac has a machine shop here & made me a couple spacers for the shifters. Sprayed em black .

 

[Fearless]

I was having same problem after the floorboard job. Payzac has a machine shop here & made me a couple spacers for the shifters. Sprayed em black .

I had a little time being laid off and thought I would give it a try, it's solid and look just fine but I like chrome you know LOL...

 

[Halfnormal]

Brought her home!

Well my trike has been wintering in Phoenix and I rode her back up to Flagstaff. For those who are not familiar with Arizona, Flagstaff is about 120 miles north of Phoenix and at an elevation of 7000 ft. so it is a 6500 ft climb. It is in one of the largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest. The ride is wonderful going from flat desert to green forest. The temp in Phoenix was in the 100's and it was a cool 78 degrees when I got home.

YouTube has a great video of the 2 hour ride compressed to 2 minutes and 30 seconds!

 

[PosseRider]

I had a little time being laid off and thought I would give it a try, it's solid and look just fine but I like chrome you know LOL...View attachment 87169

The chrome look much nicer than my black ones. Nice job Have 2 bolts with "Fred" on them . lolol

 

[Fearless]

The chrome look much nicer than my black ones. Nice job Have 2 bolts with "Fred" on them . lolol

Thanks Bill we are looking forward to getting to visit and put the shocks on. Ride safe Fred/Jeanne

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[Halfnormal]

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I like your floorboards. Where did you purchase them?

 

[Fearless]

I like your floorboards. Where did you purchase them?

They were on the old Trike when I adopted it I believe they are Harley addons. I have no Idea what they sell for I like them. Ride safe Fred

 

[LadyonaMission]

I like your floorboards. Where did you purchase them?

I had floorboards, shifter pegs, etc. like that on my 2003 Road King, kept them for my 2007 Road King. They were purchased at the local Harley dealer, but I do not think they are still available.

 

[ultrafxr]

I like your floorboards. Where did you purchase them?

They look familiar to me. They are (were) a Harley accessory part - part of the 'Nostalgic' collection I think from about 2009. But I checked the H-D website and the 2020 P&A catalog and could not find them. H-D updates and changes and no doubt they have been discontinued.