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I said that when I bought my 2015 Freewheeler and again when I bought my 2020 Freewheeler.![]()
And you ride the wheels off of your trikes Lola.
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I said that when I bought my 2015 Freewheeler and again when I bought my 2020 Freewheeler.![]()
That makes perfect sense and I get that. I weighed that decision if I broke a belt for example on a long trip and you’re right, HD dealers won’t touch it. I figured I’d load it up in a U-Haul to bring it back home and fix it myself anyway as I don’t like dealers working on my stuff unless it’s warranty.It turned out beautifully. I think I said it before, the main reason I stuck with Tri Glide is dealer support. Nothing against the CSC or Roadsmith but a lot of dealers won’t touch the rear of the bike if something happens. I plan on traveling a lot at retirement so I might buy another Tri Glide.
I worry about that if I’m riding in Canada or Colorado… I weighed th3 options both ways, it’s all good.That makes perfect sense and I get that. I weighed that decision if I broke a belt for example on a long trip and you’re right, HD dealers won’t touch it. I figured I’d load it up in a U-Haul to bring it back home and fix it myself anyway as I don’t like dealers working on my stuff unless it’s warranty.
I will have my 21 upgraded eventually I think unless I trade fora newer one but the 114” performs like I want it. I really don’t need more power but to bump up the cam and have it tuned might be “Funner”. LolWhen this thread started four years ago I would have answered differently.
Since buying my first Harley trike I have averaged just over 9,000 miles a year on them. My wife never rode much on my previous 2-wheel motorcycles, however she loves the trikes. I still don't have any physical disabilities that would require me to own a trike over owning a 2-wheel motorcycle. In reality traveling on a trike is much easier. Even running daily errands on the trike is practical.
One of the things I did miss was having less torque and horsepower with a Harley trike. In Feb 2023 I had my motor rebuilt. Had the bottom end sent up to Darkhorse. When it came back Four Rivers Harley (Paducah) rebuilt the whole thing using a 130ci T-Man kit. They are experts at matching the perfect cam and headers to rebuild exactly what type of motor you are looking for. So now my trike actually feels like some of the old 2-wheelers I used to ride. Actually, I have to be careful when speed shifting into 2nd and 3rd because it will definitely pull the front end up off the ground.
So, no sir, I would not purchase a new trike. I will eventually have mine painted, but I'll run this motor for at least 100,000 miles.
I had a couple buddies that did the T-man kits and rebuilt theirs. To be honest I wasn't going to spend the $5,000 to $6,000 for the upgrade. As luck would have it my M8 blew up so I had to rebuild anyway. I decided instead of rebuilding stock I might as well invest a little bit and enjoy the increase. After I got it back it was like having a totally different motorcycle. It is just much more enjoyable to ride IMHO.I will have my 21 upgraded eventually I think unless I trade fora newer one but the 114” performs like I want it. I really don’t need more power but to bump up the cam and have it tuned might be “Funner”. Lol
I bet. T man has some badass setups.I had a couple buddies that did the T-man kits and rebuilt theirs. To be honest I wasn't going to spend the $5,000 to $6,000 for the upgrade. As luck would have it my M8 blew up so I had to rebuild anyway. I decided instead of rebuilding stock I might as well invest a little bit and enjoy the increase. After I got it back it was like having a totally different motorcycle. It is just much more enjoyable to ride IMHO.
I really hope HD steps up to the plate with. IRS & better rake out of the box. To be sure they know the suspension sucks as stock.I have not seriously looked at new Harleys in several years, yesterday I vistited my friend Kristen, service manager at Mancuso Crossroads HD in Houston. Harley has obviously stepped up their game, big time...the line up has substantionally changed accross the board, most noticabally in engine size, styling and options.
The trikes though are the least changed so far as developing a better suspension, better cooling, and more engine and styling or comfort options.
I really hope HD steps up to the plate with. IRS & better rake out of the box. To be sure they know the suspension sucks as stock.
mine is the way i want it now.. so NO i will not buy another HD has gone STUPID. my 20 Tri runs just fine .. at 80 yo, not sure if a new HD is worth the $$And you ride the wheels of of your trikes Lola.![]()
No. The HD dealerships for years have been trying to get me to up grade from my 2017 Ultra TriGlide but I have ridden it to Sturgis, Daytona, Maine, New Hampshire, Up sate New York with no issues; I've put on an oil cooler with a relocation kit, Legends Air shocks that makes it ride like it has an independent suspension system, a rekluse clutch, front legend shocks, up graded my front wheel to 21" inch black and read wheels to 18" black at Stugis just put in a lithium battery from Volunteer Audio. I have a 107 engine and it does over 90 with ease. No issues mechanically, engine, suspension, electronically, etc. What for I change" lol Create your own and enjoy your ride, the new trikes have items missing that I have on mine from stock! Best of all, no monthly payments! Keep what you have and up grade it as you move along the highway and looking at what works with other trikes; maybe it'll work for you as well without the added costs of purchasing a new trike.Would you buy a new Harley Trike, Why and or why not?
Have had 2 Tri glides and would not buy a new one today. Been looking at the Freewheeler used models as I would be riding solo. Price is the biggest deterrent for me, how much they are now than they use to be. I can swing a used FW without too much trouble. My new car cost less than some of the new trikes, and I can drive that year round.
The more complicated these bikes get with electronics the less likely I am going to be able to work on it.The extended warranty for me was a no brained as I like to travel far once a year. I could probably repair most things except for the electronics, traction control and some of the ABS linked brakes.
The older I get the less I want to get on the ground and crawl around. I can but the only things I will still do is a simple oil changes, maybe brakes. My body just will let me do but so much.The more complicated these bikes get with electronics the less likely I am going to be able to work on it.
NoHas Harley changed rake angle for better steering and improved ride quality on new trikes? I never see reviews of new trikes and there’s nothing mentioned on hd.com.