Tri-Glide Issues
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,792
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From: North East Ohio
Heat ant the problems that surround fixing the heat problem with a Catalytic Converter now in the equation. Won't be able to take full advantage of most mods with that stuffing in the headpipe and even when the 2010 MAPS are developed Harley still won't richen the AFR up enough with the store bought MAPS. Have the problem of ruining the Cat from excess fuel if I do get the mods needed to get a little extra power and cool the trike down.
Waiting for several 2010 owners to post after mods to see which direction seems the best to go! Cat will have to go this winter, but Harley put us in a bad position with the heat problem. I could live with every other little defect the 09's had, still a great first effort and a good Trike. The 2010 presents a tough problem to work around under warranty.
Waiting for several 2010 owners to post after mods to see which direction seems the best to go! Cat will have to go this winter, but Harley put us in a bad position with the heat problem. I could live with every other little defect the 09's had, still a great first effort and a good Trike. The 2010 presents a tough problem to work around under warranty.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: WV
They just said the trike is hard on front tire and the ebaring was a counicdense.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,513
Likes: 6
From: SC
The sealed bearings in the front end should last 50k plus. The tire sould have lasted 15 to 20k depending on your riding style and no road hazzard issues
I had 15k on the original D402 that came stock on my 08
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25
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From: WV
I get it but it was not worth the 200 bucks for the tire to get into a pissin match. I have already quit going to the dealer I bought it from within the first month after I got it. now I have to drive 50 miles to the one I go to now and the tire is not worth having to go 100 miles to the next one just to have the same old thing there.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
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From: Spanaway Wa
have had my tri glide for 2700 miles been to the shop 3 times reverse one time, short in the wiring, speedometer and radio the last time.
Heat on a hot day is unbearable. Imagin backing up close to a hot wood stove and then try to keep your pant leg off you skin. Hurts like hell.
Its going back to the shop tomorrow for lost of power and a bad clanking noise in the running gear somewhere. with cluch in noise can still be heard, clutch in and reve up throttle noise dosent change. When I come to a stop it jerks like your putting the E brake on and off. Love my bike but this sucks. Also cant find anyone who can put mufflers on and garentee ir will not be leanand hurt something. No dynos here for a tri glide. Billy De Spanaway Wa. have had my tri glide for 2700 miles been to the shop 3 times reverse one time, short in the wiring, speedometer and radio the last time.
Heat on a hot day is unbearable. Imagin backing up close to a hot wood stove and then try to keep your pant leg off you skin. Hurts like hell.
Its going back to the shop tomorrow for lost of power and a bad clanking noise in the running gear somewhere. with cluch in noise can still be heard, clutch in and reve up throttle noise dosent change. When I come to a stop it jerks like your putting the E brake on and off. Love my bike but this sucks. Also cant find anyone who can put mufflers on and garentee ir will not be leanand hurt something. No dynos here for a tri glide. Billy De Spanaway Wa.
Heat on a hot day is unbearable. Imagin backing up close to a hot wood stove and then try to keep your pant leg off you skin. Hurts like hell.
Its going back to the shop tomorrow for lost of power and a bad clanking noise in the running gear somewhere. with cluch in noise can still be heard, clutch in and reve up throttle noise dosent change. When I come to a stop it jerks like your putting the E brake on and off. Love my bike but this sucks. Also cant find anyone who can put mufflers on and garentee ir will not be leanand hurt something. No dynos here for a tri glide. Billy De Spanaway Wa. have had my tri glide for 2700 miles been to the shop 3 times reverse one time, short in the wiring, speedometer and radio the last time.
Heat on a hot day is unbearable. Imagin backing up close to a hot wood stove and then try to keep your pant leg off you skin. Hurts like hell.
Its going back to the shop tomorrow for lost of power and a bad clanking noise in the running gear somewhere. with cluch in noise can still be heard, clutch in and reve up throttle noise dosent change. When I come to a stop it jerks like your putting the E brake on and off. Love my bike but this sucks. Also cant find anyone who can put mufflers on and garentee ir will not be leanand hurt something. No dynos here for a tri glide. Billy De Spanaway Wa.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
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From: Spanaway Wa
Hard to find neutral
Anyone else have problems getting their TG in neutral? Twice today on a
200+ ride, dang trike wouldn't start unless in neutral. Had to have someone push me forward and backward and then work the shifter by hand....but neutral light didn't come on, trike started.
Read awhile back that the TG won't start unless in neutral...sometimes mine does, sometimes it doesn't
200+ ride, dang trike wouldn't start unless in neutral. Had to have someone push me forward and backward and then work the shifter by hand....but neutral light didn't come on, trike started.
Read awhile back that the TG won't start unless in neutral...sometimes mine does, sometimes it doesn't
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Spanaway Wa
Hard to find neutral
Anyone else have problems getting their TG in neutral? Twice today on a
200+ ride, dang trike wouldn't start unless in neutral. Had to have someone push me forward and backward and then work the shifter by hand....but neutral light didn't come on, trike started.
Read awhile back that the TG won't start unless in neutral...sometimes mine does, sometimes it doesn't
200+ ride, dang trike wouldn't start unless in neutral. Had to have someone push me forward and backward and then work the shifter by hand....but neutral light didn't come on, trike started.
Read awhile back that the TG won't start unless in neutral...sometimes mine does, sometimes it doesn't
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6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
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From: Spanaway Wa
Put the sert on it??
I have a 10 and put the sert on it and have it set for 29% ethanol. It brings the afr down to 13.2 for the most part of the range. Rode it home 20 miles and noticed more power with a lot less heat. Didn't temp the oil but did a basic bug wipe-down in the garage without breaking a sweat. First time that ever happened. Don't know what kind of fuel loss I will have but it will be a fair trade.
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 13
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From: Spanaway Wa
No More Fried Thighs V-Twin Heat Deflectors.
Will these fit the Tri glide? and if so what makes them better then the ones harley has on the tri glides? thanks. I looking for any help to get a better cooler ride.