Would You Buy a New Harley Trike?
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I don't think so. For me they have over priced themselves off my list. Besides I like what I have now and it's all tricked out the way I want it.
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Fearless
Gone But Not Forgotten
Just curious Why? :Shrug: travel safe Fred
BillR
Gold Member
Howdy, glad to see you back on the forums. I hope you find something that will work for you.
If I remember correctly, you sold me the Road Zeppelin seat from your Blue & White Triglide.
Absolutely not,i have a 17 and have had more trouble out of it than any HD i have ever owned.If i was going to do anything i would sell my 17 and look for a low mileage 13 and down Tri Glide.
It is the most uncomfortable bike I've ever owned. I've changed out the bars for Khrome Werks 2+2 narrow sweepers and put on a Mustang Super Touring Deluxe seat. They both helped a little, but if I ride more than about 40 or 50 miles, I'm in a lot of pain. In my shoulders, back, and hips. I know there are other things I can try, but I refuse to put another dime in to it.
Now it sits in the garage waiting for those rare times when my wife wants to go for a ride. Most of the time I just ride my FJR1300, which is all day comfortable for me.
chester
Banned
Did u ride it before u bought it?
Yep, and that's when my wife fell in love with it. She thinks it's the greatest bike ever.
That's why it's still in the garage.
The reason i got my first trike is because the wife could no longer ride her bike and she had a rough time getting on a two wheeler,plus my knees wouldn't hold us both.Granted its a different ride but on a smooth road i love it but on one with pot holes it leaves a lot to be desired.But i can put more miles per day on the trike than i can my Road King and not be as tired,but i wont get rid of my Road King until i can no longer hold it up.
Wow Jim. So sorry ergonomics on the TG don't work for you. I've found all my Harleys - two and three wheel - to be very comfortable with just a few changes. On my CVOs I never changed the Hammock seat that came with but on my TG I have the heated Mustang saddle which is way, way better than the stock saddle on the TG. Changed handlebars on several bikes to WildOne bars. Haven't done so on my new 2020 but may in the future. And a backrest help immensley.
As for the FJR1300 I'm just the opposite. I couldn't ride it ten minutes without discomfort. Even though I have 'new' knees the bent knee leaned over riding position just doesn't work for me.
But at least each of us has a bike / trike that is comfortable for us and that's great.
Fearless
Gone But Not Forgotten
Steve try a pair of Pro Action shocks you would not believe the difference they make, 1000% improvement in ride a handling. And while you are talking to George at pro Action do the front end especially if you haven't changed the oil in the forks Fred
Probably not, at least until I retire in 4 years
Have a 2017 that I bought new and it has just shy of 47000 miles on it at this point.
I have done several upgrade to the lighting and cooling the engine with DK Custom products.
Still debating on a new seat and Pro Action Shocks.
When I retire in 2024 I expect I will have 90K to 100K on it by then.
I will then make the decision to buy a new or low mile used Tri-glide. Maybe a slightly used white CVO will have a decent price by then
Would really like to have one in white and am thinking about just pulling all the painted parts off and having them painted white.
While it is apart upgrading suspension, adding a rake as well as t rebuilding motor and transmission if needed.
It mostly comes done to how the market does between now and then.
Bob
I guess I was wrong. Traded the Tri Glide for a Freewheeler about 6 weeks ago.
I enjoy the Freewheeler so much more, and it doesn't cause me pain when riding it like the Tri Glide did.
Purchased a 2020 end of Aug this year. Put 1800 miles on it so far and love it. At this point I would buy new again , very happy with sales and service at Harley. Previously had Indian, Yamaha, and Honda. This is my first Harley and can’t be happier with how I was treated, which was not my perception prior to owning a Harley Davidson.
Purchased my 2020 TriGlide in Aug 2020. Only put 1200 miles on it before fall and injured my back. Now I’m doing all the add ons and customization. To answer your question, yes I would buy another one, but not likely for a while. The reason I chose Harley was because they are a trike built from the factory as a trike. If another motorcycle company starts manufacturing trikes I may look at them, but I like the compactness of the TriGlide compared to other trikes. Be Safe
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Still ......No.......
Peter A.
1000+ Posts
New Harley
Been on various HD’s now since 1970. currently very happy wth my 2010 triple X with
104 thou. miles....... would/will I buy another Harley probably NOT, the MoCo has gone
down the tubes on CUSTOMER service let alone PRICED themselvves out of the market!
SHAME on you Harley your LOOSING your faithful/longtime riders to the Boutique crowd,
(think I’ll go ride my ‘88 Evo with original engine , 277 thou certified miles)
Pete :Coffee:
Been on various HD’s now since 1970. currently very happy wth my 2010 triple X with
104 thou. miles....... would/will I buy another Harley probably NOT, the MoCo has gone
down the tubes on CUSTOMER service let alone PRICED themselvves out of the market!
SHAME on you Harley your LOOSING your faithful/longtime riders to the Boutique crowd,
(think I’ll go ride my ‘88 Evo with original engine , 277 thou certified miles)
Pete :Coffee:
No, because my bike still works and I don't think that there's a need for a new one. :Coffee:
Bought a new one last March. Glad I did. So much better than my 16.
- Staff
- #51
+1 Bought mine in Sep 20
Bought my new Freewheeler in Sept. Bill and Pat are guilty - incitement of purchase.
I made a mistake today, happened to stop by the dealership for some refreshment and bathroom break. They had several 2021 trikes on the floor, my buddy Greg who was with us goaded me into asking for a test drive, what the hell, why not. My 15 is the only trike we've been on and we like it even after 6 years but the '21 we took out was fantastic. Shifting was so smooth and the power with the newer engine was great and there was a lot of torque. We wouldn't have a problem with a new HD trike, 6 years and only 2 minor problems, my 1 year old SUV has been in the shop 3 times in 1 year. We shall see what develops, lol.
Awww Gary! The bugs got you now!!! LOL
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You should never shop in a supermarket when your hungry....But does that work when you stop in a Harley Dealer and they have a few brand new shiny Trikes sitting there...And the 114 engine has a lot more get up and go than the previous engines 'And right out of the box to boot.......
and loving it
Pegasus1300
5250+ Posts
No I wouldn 't,. Not because I don't like them or because thry are too expensive. I think they are beautiful and nothing sounds as good as a Harley regardless of the frame it sits in. I just like my Spyders better.. and I am not buying a new one of those as they are more then I can afford. I'll just be happy with the 2012 I have an hope I can get another 62000+ miles out of it
Fearless
Gone But Not Forgotten
You know what they say never sit on a new ride, Oh my now you have done it!!! LOL :shock: trade safe Fred
just do it Gary. Ya can't take it ($$) with ya. We got our 20 so don't need a new one. The diff between the 16 & the 20 was awesome. Only bad thing, with the China Crud, we didn't get the miles on it we usually do.
ISP-FL
600+ Posts
The main reason I even looked at a TG in the first place was because one day my wife woke up and decided that she LOVED riding with me. It was almost impossible to sneak off without her running out with helmet in hand.
Had the 2016 just like I wanted it and of course just like with most my Harleys it was underpowered. Made the mistake of test driving a 2019 and......bam....
I really like the 114 motor. It has pretty good power and is easy to do oil changes on. At our age though I'm pretty certain it is my last TG. If she ever stopped riding with me I would probably transition back to a Road King or similar model for as long as I could still ride. But would look for a used one.
Had the 2016 just like I wanted it and of course just like with most my Harleys it was underpowered. Made the mistake of test driving a 2019 and......bam....
I really like the 114 motor. It has pretty good power and is easy to do oil changes on. At our age though I'm pretty certain it is my last TG. If she ever stopped riding with me I would probably transition back to a Road King or similar model for as long as I could still ride. But would look for a used one.
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