Triglide,

I have a squeal from the right rear brake but no parking brake issues; engage the parking brake and she stays docked!

I’m glad to hear that you are enjoying and using your TG; despite the annoying little problems we have all experienced, they are a ball and I wouldn’t trade it!

Jim

 

Jimer,

Sometimes I can start in gear, sometimes not...had the clutch adjusted once. Service says I'll have to remove my fringe on clutch lever because the leather stitching doesn't let the clutch engage....WHAT? I've had fringe on three other bikes w/o problems with the clutch.

Having sporatic starting in gear and/or only in neutral...should the clutch be adjusted again or is there something else I should have looked at? Ready for my 1K service

 

Barb,

If they think it’s the fringe, why not humor them and take it off for a while; if the “no start in gear” (clutch depressed) continues…than you know it’s not the fringe. Sometimes these guys get so fixated on one thing and they refuse to look any further. If you eliminate that possibility, it forces them to dig deeper!

I would do this before you take it in for the 1,000 mile service; at that time they should do a clutch adjustment and fluid change, which I suspect will make a big difference!

Good luck,

Jim

 

I know they have added a micro switch to the clutch that has to be made if the bike is in gear or it won't start. It could be that the leather fringe is thick enough that the switch isn't being made all the time.

 

Just returned from a 6000 mile + trip on my Triglide. It is an awesome road machine. Love it. Averaged about 35 miles per gallon. Ranged from 25 to 45. Wind was a big factor for low mileage.

I also have all the issues mentioned above, but the pinging. Have an appointment Thur to get them worked out. When the bike gets hot it is hard to shift and almost impossible to find neutral. I had to adjust the cluch during the trip. It seemed to help. The dealer serviced the bike before the trip but the problem resurfaced. Friend of mine was with me. He also has a Triglide. His new trunk seal lasted about 3 days before we had to cut away the top two corners so he could open and close the trunk. Had to do the same to mine.

I think the issues are minor and HD will work them out.

Has anyone changed out the handlebars? Both of us have shoulder issues and need the bars to come back 2-3 more inches and maybe up 1-2 inches higher. HD says there are no bars available at this time for the Triglide, which I don't buy. It is an Ultra Classic from the seat forward.

Will let you all know how I make out.

 

FlaJim

Handlebars... this may help but this was for other touring trikes not a TG so please be sure to check it out before purchasing.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/hacke...endations.html

 

I do know that a Tri Glide owner had his bars replaced at the HD shop where I purchased mine.

 

Mike,

Aha, maybe this is why sometimes it'll start in gear and other times not..and its really hard to find neutral, especially when the group is ready to leave and I'm still sitting

 

Yep that could be it. Most of the problems could be worked out by adjusting the clutch. I'm not sure what could be done about the switch, I'd have to look at the service manuals and see if there is anything.

 

Trip to dealer went well. Trunk seal replaced, still leaks as expected. Harley working on a fix. Found out rear brake pads worn and parking brake will not hold. I guess this is normal when the pads wear to a certain point. Trike has 8500 miles on it with a lot of mountian travel. Pads on order and will take 5 to 7 days. Dealer said they would replace the pads at no cost to me. They will call me when they come in. They adjusted the clutch again. Not sure why at this point. I just hope it is easier to find neutral. Other items were minor.