What would you do

[hogcowboy]

Doing cams you still need a tuner to get the max out of the cams. So doing tuner first allows you to get the max out of your present set-up and then have the tuner for when you can put cams in. Tuner first. Cams second.

 

[screwball]

Just a silly question, but why either??? Do you plan on drag racing other trikes?? The additional "power" you will get for the money, is it really worth it

I put 85,000 miles on a bone stock* '08 Tri-glide before I traded it for the Freewheeler, wife put 25,000 on a stock '11 before we traded it for a '14 that is also stock

If you plan on using your trike to cruise, see the sights, smell the smells do you really think you need the additional 10% increase in horsepower that will cost you a couple of grand to gain. Remember, just because someone else did it, doesn't mean everyone needs to do it. Ever heard anyone that dropped a couple of grand go on a board and say he was an idiot for spending all that money???

It is your bucks, spend It however you want

* we did add loud mufflers, not for any power increase, but because we like loud motorcycles

 

[eighty80]

If it were me, (my opinion) I would wait and save my money till I could do it all at once.

Air cleaner, exhaust, cams, and tuner.

Waste of a couple of grand? NOPE.

 

[clint44]

Just a silly question, but why either??? Do you plan on drag racing other trikes?? The additional "power" you will get for the money, is it really worth it

I put 85,000 miles on a bone stock* '08 Tri-glide before I traded it for the Freewheeler, wife put 25,000 on a stock '11 before we traded it for a '14 that is also stock

If you plan on using your trike to cruise, see the sights, smell the smells do you really think you need the additional 10% increase in horsepower that will cost you a couple of grand to gain. Remember, just because someone else did it, doesn't mean everyone needs to do it. Ever heard anyone that dropped a couple of grand go on a board and say he was an idiot for spending all that money???

It is your bucks, spend It however you want

Why did you "need" to spend over $50,000 for two Harley trikes? Wouldn't one smaller trike been adequate for you and your wife?

Need has nothing to do with it,Steve.

 

[Phoinix]

Thanks all

One of the primary reasons for a tuner is to eliminate the constant popping on decel and the occasional back fire, the excessive heat and that it does not start easy. A tuner will eliminate these issues. I do appreciate all the comments.

Best

Phoinix

 

[vito]

I have a 2015 HD TriGlide. Aside from X treme slip ons, the bike is a stock 103. I would like to beef this up a bit but not sure if putting on a tuner or having new cams installed should be done first, can't do both. $$$$

Also, I found a company that has a great reputation that does both, but they won't put a trike on a Dyno due to previous bad experiences. They however have done over 40,000 2 wheel Harley's. They suggest a tuner first and then cam work.

Does the fact that they won't Dyno this negate putting on a tuner? Due to their reputation I really do trust them, just want some verification from folks who have actually had this done.

Best

Phoinix

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I agree with Screwball. I could buy a sport bike that can do a quarter in under 10 seconds and go almost 200 mph for less that a new Triglide. The Tri isn't that kind on machine.

It is a tourer and the faster you go on one, the sooner your ride is over. If you needed to lighten a heavy wallet then it would be different but I rather spend that kind of money on a nice road trip or two, or three or ... My Tri doesn't pop or bang on deceleration either.

 

[Phoinix]

I agree with Screwball. I could buy a sport bike that can do a quarter in under 10 seconds and go almost 200 mph for less that a new Triglide. The Tri isn't that kind on machine. It is a tourer and the faster you go on one, the sooner your ride is over. If you needed to lighten a heavy wallet then it would be different but I rather spend that kind of money on a nice road trip or two, or three or ... My Tri doesn't pop or bang on deceleration either.

Did I say a peep about speed? No, I really thought I was clear on my reasoning. You and Screwball are a pair. Glad your bike does not pop, but mine does.

 

[HDB0B]

De-catted head pipe and Nightrider FL-Vied-10s tamed my heat, richened her up, increased my sound, and added a little performance. Cheap & easy solution for the type of cruising around I do on the trike. Having a 2004 ZRX1200R in the garage satisfies my "need for speed".

Hogcowboy .... YES If you are considering major mods get a good tuner second after getting rid of the catalytic convertor!

Bob

 

[hogcowboy]

You know what? I don't even understand how this post got put as a stand alone post. It was supposed to be my response to a guy asking about whether to do cams first or tuner first. I'm buffaloed. Oh well, continue talking amongst yourselves. Now where did that cam/tuner thread go?:xzqxz: Maybe the guy that asked the question figured out about this crazy post.:Shrug: I have no idea how this happened.:AGGHH:

 

[screwball]

You know what? I don't even understand how this post got put as a stand alone post. It was supposed to be my response to a guy asking about whether to do cams first or tuner first. I'm buffaloed. Oh well, continue talking amongst yourselves. Now where did that cam/tuner thread go?:xzqxz: Maybe the guy that asked the question figured out about this crazy post.:Shrug: I have no idea how this happened.:AGGHH:

I was also replying to a "Which should I do first"..... which disappeared and you became #1. Until I got REALLY old I had a Ducati when I wanted to go really really really fast. It went away when I got the second trike.

 

[hogcowboy]

I was also replying to a "Which should I do first"..... which disappeared and you became #1. Until I got REALLY old I had a Ducati when I wanted to go really really really fast. It went away when I got the second trike.

I was beginning think I had way too much to drink the night before. That was just weird.:xzqxz:

 

[Loiterer]

I would try the tuner first, (if I could have a descent one here ca.) try it for a while just to see the progression of the changes made.

Put what you want on it while you can, before someone says you can't have that here.

Loiterer