Tri-Glide Issues
#401
Cabin Fever and it is just the first of December! You checked out the Water Cooled 2014 Tri's yet. I'm betting HD under engineered "again" and letting the owners do the beta testing after the sale!
I am hearing leaks and burps, mostly during break in "they run a little hotter", bet there will be larger radiators in the offering from the aftermarkets. Looking at the system Diagram I can't see an overflow canister but have not seen one at the dealer yet. High performance water pump, you know it's coming...lol.. I would still recommend the cool down mods we did pre 2014, that new cooling system should not have to work so hard if you cooled the engine down as we had to.
I am hearing leaks and burps, mostly during break in "they run a little hotter", bet there will be larger radiators in the offering from the aftermarkets. Looking at the system Diagram I can't see an overflow canister but have not seen one at the dealer yet. High performance water pump, you know it's coming...lol.. I would still recommend the cool down mods we did pre 2014, that new cooling system should not have to work so hard if you cooled the engine down as we had to.
You right, give it time and the after market will have cooling system mods and other little gizmo's.
#402
I haven't seen one up close and personal yet, I'm going to make it a point to ride a 2 wheel shower head to see what its like. If I can find a trike to ride I'll do that also, I have to see if they are cooler and more powerful. Looking at dyno charts they show more power but nothing earth shattering, don't even know if the old butt dyno would even feel it.
You right, give it time and the after market will have cooling system mods and other little gizmo's.
You right, give it time and the after market will have cooling system mods and other little gizmo's.
#403
Join Date: May 2012
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Cb radio
I purchased a 2014 tri glide for delivery April 1. I have been going to the dealership on a almost daily basis while the bike is getting all the toys installed. I had an XM radio installed along with the CB radio. Before Christmas I was there to see how it was going I was taken aside by one of the salesmen and told there was a problem with the CB, there was no PTT switch on the handlebars and the catalogue did not say it was required nor did the dealership know this. We both figured that when you ordered bike it was set up from the factory. On the other hand if you ordered the CB everything would come in the kit. Long story short the dealership ordered the PTT switch and will be installing it at no cost to me.
I was there today and I was told they could not get the infotainment system to see the CB, they installed a CB they knew worked but still nothing. Now they are thinking it might be a software upgrade needed for the radio and they are waiting for word from Harley tech support. I left there saying "well you have to April to figure it out".
I must say the dealership i am dealing with has been top notch with this purchase....
I was there today and I was told they could not get the infotainment system to see the CB, they installed a CB they knew worked but still nothing. Now they are thinking it might be a software upgrade needed for the radio and they are waiting for word from Harley tech support. I left there saying "well you have to April to figure it out".
I must say the dealership i am dealing with has been top notch with this purchase....
#404
Join Date: Aug 2013
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XM radio, CB Radio, navigation, PTT switches, cruise control. I remember getting used to thumb screw cc, lol. Never had or needed them back in the day. Still getting used to having a radio and nav. I enjoy having them, it's great. Came with the Trike so I'm going to use them. I certainly don't see the need to add XM, even on a cage. CB, yes I can understand for some but for me...nah, don't need it. Guess I'm just old school, paper maps, the sound of the motor thru the exhaust, no helmets, no hurry. Yes that's the way I like it. This new Trike is awesome! Get you one!
#405
XM radio, CB Radio, navigation, PTT switches, cruise control. I remember getting used to thumb screw cc, lol. Never had or needed them back in the day. Still getting used to having a radio and nav. I enjoy having them, it's great. Came with the Trike so I'm going to use them. I certainly don't see the need to add XM, even on a cage. CB, yes I can understand for some but for me...nah, don't need it. Guess I'm just old school, paper maps, the sound of the motor thru the exhaust, no helmets, no hurry. Yes that's the way I like it. This new Trike is awesome! Get you one!
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#409
just took delivery on a 2014 tri glide and I too have been having some issues with the trunk lock. seems like you have to keep it locked or it sometimes falls open. locking can be a real challenge, i'm going to give a little time to see if it wont just get better with use. I certainly hope so.
#410
just took delivery on a 2014 tri glide and I too have been having some issues with the trunk lock. seems like you have to keep it locked or it sometimes falls open. locking can be a real challenge, i'm going to give a little time to see if it wont just get better with use. I certainly hope so.