63 yrs old. Got my first sportster at 20 yrs. old and been riding HDs ever since. 4 back operations, both hips replaced, rotator cuff and bicep repair, and forearm has 2 plate and 12 screw. Just traded in my heritage and wife's sportster for tri-glide. pick it up in 2 days. Test drove it and, yep, it's time for 3 wheels.
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Old video I know, but I have another reason I bought a Harley RG3. While I still have and ride a Road King Classic, I bought the trike to pull a small pop up camper (Mini Mate). People pull them with two wheels, but I wanted the extra wheel and brake for stability and safety. My mission has changed since last year, now I wish I had a Tri Glide. I like the fairing on the RG3, but now I could use the extra storage. I'll make the move, but maybe thinking I should wait to see if the upgraded tank and fairing is on the 2025 Tri Glide.
Good Video, would have been nice to see the upgrades you were talking about. I'm new to the Trike seen, so some of the upgrades I didnt understand. Thank You
Have you adjusted the rear suspension yet? On my Tri Glide, the adjuster is located under the seat just in front of the tour pack. I keep mine a bit soft because of the horrible roads around here, but that is my personal preference. You will find the suggested settings by weight in your manual. I hope you find the perfect setting for yourself. Happy Riding!
I have the same trike and love it. I have an issue with wind buffeting even though I installed a curved Freedom Shield windshield that helped but did not resolve the problem.. From your video you do not seem to have that problem. Have you installed something to help with buffeting?
I actually installed the adjustable OEM Inner Fairing Air duct (29200003) from previous model years, so I’m guessing that may have helped me - in my opinion - with that issue. The part actually fit perfectly and it was pretty easy to install. I did so before I started the POV videos, so maybe I will have to start sharing my install experiences as well! Happy ridin’!
My friend has a 2022 tri glide ultra with 114 and a stage two carb kit different pipes that let it breath better. I've have ridden it and trust me it's anything but sluggish or slow. So if you do the right tune up on it you will get better performance out it
Recently traded in my HD Street Glide Special, got a 2024 Tri Glide Ultra and the wife loves it. It is much different, still getting used to it, slow down a lot on curves but the storage is great and its very comfortable.
I installed my slip-on mufflers and air breather at the same time, and it improved my fuel economy by about 2 mpg on a highway ride. There obviously could have been other factors at play on that first long ride after install as well, but the overall number of miles I can put in between fill-ups has stayed consistent since then.👍
I am in Central ND. Like your video. I got a trike late last year. Looking forward to a lot of rides this year. There is much to see in ND and getting to meet other riders. John
I think another big reason (at least for me) your SO is less hesitant or scared to go on the bike with you and you can be assured they're safe and comfortable
You’ll be set either way! I do plan on upgrading the suspension soon. I did install the Legend Suspension rear lift kit already, and it made a huge difference in the handling.👍
What part of ND are you riding? around lake Metigoshe? I am getting a 2021 freewheeler with 600 miles on it this spring. good to know what I can do to make it a better ride. I ride a shovelhead currently. I had a 2011 twink fatboy low, but did not like the way it handled, sold it to my BIL, and now this freewheeler deal presented it self. ON a side note "nothing sounds as good as a shovelhead". JMOFWIW.
Love the video and that bugged up windsheild.. LOL!.. Now speaking of Bugs.. All of us with M-8s.. Pop off your front lower plastic radiator grill covers, and with an old tooth brush, Pick out all the dead bugs that love ending up in your radiator fins and plug em up!!. Your cooling system and engine will thank you!. This majorily gets overlooked!!..
best one I've been told is they aren't as fun...that's far from the truth..they are a blast to ride especially once you get used to them and the tricks to ride how you like to.
Screaming eagle tuner is not up to par with other tuners, not even close. You can gain almost 10hp and a cooler engine temps by using a dynajet tuner compared to a screaming eagle tune.
I am 59 and I do have a bad right knee, but my itch to get at trike is just for comfort. I have friends that have trikes and they tell me how much more comfortable they are on long rides. My next HD might be the Triglide Ultra.
Im 40. Dont have any major health issues as of yet lol but i own a 16 Freewheeler & 17 Street Glide. You dont have to be old to have one. I love my Freewheeler. So much so that its hard for me to choose which one to take on long distance rides. The Freewheeler is just that much more comfortable.
