Walked by the trike, in the garage, about 4 times today. Always stopped and looked at something, I see a couple of things that need a little detail. I will be doing a complete clean and polish in the very near future. Jim
What did you do to your Trike this week?
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Brushed the snow off of the cover and checked the battery tender for a green light.
Went and visited my TG at the Harley dealership where it's in winter storage. Listened to the new Boom! Stage 1 speakers I had them install. Sounds like they are well worth the money. Also tried out the heated grips. They got nice and toasty warm. They'll feel good when I'm riding on cool mornings this spring and fall.
Happened to my FLH, being the shift arm was cast aluminum, being loose wore out the teeth on the arm. The only way to replace the arm was to remove the primary. Replaced it with steel. Still a PITA. Ever since that it's a thing I have to shake it to make sure it's tight.
The'll tell you with the Tri-Glide you have to remove the primary but not so... I pulled it off [The lever] It will slide off and fall to the ground then i filed the clamp opening a little so it can tighten on the shaft' Then i used a new bolt all with out removing the primary...ThumbUp
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Yes, winter time is lots of checks and fix, or check and replace! That's if you have a warm place to work on your baby. It is not fun working on a vehicle when it is cold.
Story time:
1964. 55 Chevy was not shifting correctly in the middle on winter in Dover, NH..BBRR Took snowshovel and packed snow all around the Chevy so the wind would not come in under the car. Got tools, drop light, tarp, and blanket and crawled under the car. Two hours later, transmission fixed and ready to rock & roll, a little cold, but not bad, BUT, I was a lot younger then! LOL
So, god bless you guys who work on your baby outside in the winter time. Been there and done that!
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Rosy
Story time:
1964. 55 Chevy was not shifting correctly in the middle on winter in Dover, NH..BBRR Took snowshovel and packed snow all around the Chevy so the wind would not come in under the car. Got tools, drop light, tarp, and blanket and crawled under the car. Two hours later, transmission fixed and ready to rock & roll, a little cold, but not bad, BUT, I was a lot younger then! LOL
So, god bless you guys who work on your baby outside in the winter time. Been there and done that!
️️Rosy
Bought a new Bikemaster Trugell battery for Carla's trike. Last one is still going...2 year warranty but we have a few days over 3 years on it now.. have never put it on a battery-tender....it was giving some warnings - a tad slower start, CB ERROR on screen. Did not want to carry around a jumper cable just in case we got stuck somewhere so pulled the trigger. Jim's trike has same battery with same age. We did actually have to replace his original TrueGell as it failed 1 month shy of the 24 month warranty...they replaced it free. 
Paid $123 plus tax = $134 something today. We bought locally as to avoid the hassle of mailing it back if any issues. We have been very pleased with these batteries. Appreciate not having to do anything to it - just plug and play.
Paid $123 plus tax = $134 something today. We bought locally as to avoid the hassle of mailing it back if any issues. We have been very pleased with these batteries. Appreciate not having to do anything to it - just plug and play.Weekly Maint.
Removed starter and fresh it up, New front wheel bearings and dust shields, Installed new rubber on the floor boards. Changed timing belt covers, and installed new radiater fan to the front. I love doing this of maint, Have a GREAT day!! Charlie
Removed starter and fresh it up, New front wheel bearings and dust shields, Installed new rubber on the floor boards. Changed timing belt covers, and installed new radiater fan to the front. I love doing this of maint, Have a GREAT day!! Charlie
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OK, need to know what you used to glue the rubbers in. I tried to put new rubber to my brake petal, but guess what, a week later it was gone. I guess the glue I used didn't do a good job! LOL
Did you put a chrome cover on? Is the fan bigger output or just the same replacement?
Please, post pictures if you can, love to see the work.
Thank,
Rosy
Bit the bullet, purchased and installed Pro Action rear shocks. Anything - and I do mean anything , has got to be better than OEM air shocks! plus if I don't spend it, my kids will. They got a good head start. :shark:
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They really don't give those puppies away, do they.
What was the problem with the OEM shocks, not enough adjustments to make the ride comfortable? Or was it a handling issue?
Looks like these new shocks have lots of adjustments. How hard are they to adjust while on the trike? Is it a spanner wrench type adjustment?
Did you take photos, if so, please post.
Keep us posted on your new "ride"?
Thanks,
Rosy
Installed LRS windshield - front fairing w/s trim, front vent trim, axle nut covers, custom dynamics led turn signals with frenched visors, spot light frenched visors, replaced mirrors, installed inner primary cover, shift linkage, rider footboard inserts, new brake pedal, replaced shifter pegs, front speaker trim, dash insert with gauge trim, and installed my Mustang seat with backrest. Drank 3 pots of coffee!!!
Pro action has a website with YouTube video. Better than I can explaine. As far as photos goes , no pix. As far as oem shocks go, like riding on rocks. Tune in probably around March.
Harley Handle Bars #55800589
I was wondering about these handle bars from Harley. I need a little more reach and the dealer recommended these even though I am 6' tall with a zeppelin seat. Are there any 6' guys or gals out there who may have installed these bars? Do you like them?
I was wondering about these handle bars from Harley. I need a little more reach and the dealer recommended these even though I am 6' tall with a zeppelin seat. Are there any 6' guys or gals out there who may have installed these bars? Do you like them?
Let see if I did one item a day, it would take me a month. I do the same thing, when I do something I want to get it done. Weather has not been that great out here in the desert, but I talked to my brother in Madisonville, TN and he said it has been real nice out his way. Jim
Installed krome works 2" wide sweapers. Haven't rode with them yet, however just sittin on it , noticed that I was not leaning forward any more. I'm 6' also. :Excited:
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2" sweep back, did they rise any?
I am vertically chalanged, 5'6" (younger days, now shorter, LOL), so, I put risers and pull back, and what a difference that made in long distance riding, WOW, did 12 hours with no problems.
But, did have to get use to the different position of the grips, mind says there are here, but in reality they have moved. Now it is second hand!
Please let us know how they work for you.
Thanks for sharing, any pictures you can post. I posted, when did mine on the Goldwing, had to move a lot of Tupperware!
Rosy
I am vertically chalanged, 5'6" (younger days, now shorter, LOL), so, I put risers and pull back, and what a difference that made in long distance riding, WOW, did 12 hours with no problems.
But, did have to get use to the different position of the grips, mind says there are here, but in reality they have moved. Now it is second hand!
Please let us know how they work for you.
Thanks for sharing, any pictures you can post. I posted, when did mine on the Goldwing, had to move a lot of Tupperware!
Rosy
Use my phone for gps , installed Kuryakyn Tech -connect device holder w/mirror mount # 1798. Must fit on left side, as the master cyl on right is in the way.
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Rode to a Motel to get away with my wife The Redhead, felt good to get away for the night
Rode to a Motel to get away with my wife The Redhead, felt good to get away for the night
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It is wonderful, to leave your worries behind and smell the Roses!
Congrads on your mini vacation!
Rosy
Changed out rear tire and added better handlebars
Things are normally slow around the holidays so I got my Yamaha Royal Star out and decided to make some adjustments. I never liked the pull back bars so I changed them out with a more straight setup which came off the Victory line. Also removed the rear tire and machined the rim to allow a standard 15 inch radial. There is a difference in the 15 inch metric vs 15 inch standard even though both say 15 inch. Much happier with the drag style bars and the tire should last 5 times longer than the stock MC tire.
Things are normally slow around the holidays so I got my Yamaha Royal Star out and decided to make some adjustments. I never liked the pull back bars so I changed them out with a more straight setup which came off the Victory line. Also removed the rear tire and machined the rim to allow a standard 15 inch radial. There is a difference in the 15 inch metric vs 15 inch standard even though both say 15 inch. Much happier with the drag style bars and the tire should last 5 times longer than the stock MC tire.
Jack Klarich
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Changed tranny fluid to Spectro 6
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I completely redid my breather for the last time and will market it myself I will be there to meet y'all
It was 65 today in Ohio so after working on my buddies 09 Tri Glide,the wife and I rode for about 50 miles for a nice break.
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