I have since sold the freewire and got the whim, and the Harley branded Sena 20s. I feel that I should have done this first. I wanted apple car play. Now I have it and everything works flawlessly.
just to let you know the reason the trike pulls to the right is cause when you hit the rear brake hard it goes to the first brake caliper first and locks up first causing the trike to pull to the right ride it nice all will be good gratz on your new ride
In Alaska, our H.D. dealer will mount the lever for the seat back on the heat sheild so you're not burning your fingers on the cylinder if it's hot. Its very professional looking! I agree with you on backrest. Ladt year at Sturgis after years of suffering i spent $172 installed for a Hogworks adjustable and its the difference between night and day.
Thanks for the comment. I really didn’t think I needed one. Shortly after purchasing the Tri Glide I realized I needed one. Can’t live without one now(backrest)
Excellent description of your Tri Glide and the accessories you have added to it . I have a 2018 model in the vivid black colour the same as yours. On purchase I had the tour pack rack , Trike saddlebags , heated grips and rear bumper added to it . Going on what you have said on your video I have recently got the 15 inch windshield and the non adjustable backrest for it . Really enjoyed your video and you have a fantastic Tri Glide . Ride in the United Kingdom and the extra comfort of the heated grips are a must here with the ever changing weather. Keep safe my friend
Thanks for the reply. I should’ve bought a try glide 10 years ago. I love those saddlebags as you probably do too. And I am enjoying the 15 inch windshield same as you. I bet those heated grips are nice. I do not have those, maybe someday
windsurfed1 . The trunk guard / bumper is highly recommended by me too . I reversed too far on our drive and hit the double gates and the trunk guard saved the trunk etc on my trike . No damage to my trike at all . I think it really compliments the rear of the trike and makes it complete. No problems too with lowering the trunk lid . I had a BMW R1200 RtSe before I got the trike and found it too heavy with being loaded up and my wife Debbie on the back and loved the looks on the Tri Glide and decided to get one . The pannier bags from the BMW fit perfectly into the trunk side by side and the top case bag into the top tour pack so it was a winner all round. They all couldn't have been a better fit . Very tempted too by your description of the fan side pods too
windsurfed1 yes I love my Tri Glide, such a more relaxed riding experience compared with a two wheel motorcycle I find now that I am 60 years old. No worries about the weight especially with a camber on the road and can load it as much as I like with stuff, can't believe how much I can load on it and it still does the job it says on the tin so to speak. I absolutely love it and the motor is superb with the torque in it . Best machine I ever bought for me at my age
@@TheGarlee Totally agree with you on all the above. Rode yesterday had a gas of a time. Lots of fun power. I put the Harley Davidson cool flow fan on. And I put Jim’s force flow fan on. Have not been able to use them yet because the weather has been cool. As the weather warms up I’m sure they will come in to play. I sure am enjoying the motorcycle though. I just turned 10,000 miles on it. That is incredible for me.
Thanks for the comment, I spent way too much money on accessories. But they are a comfort. But I also could’ve bought a brand new two wheel motorcycle of a foreign brand for what it cost me buy the accessories and put them on. But, oh well, you only live once, right?
Hello my name is William. I just purchased a 2020-Harley-Davidson-TRI Glide and it just so happens to be the same color as yours. The River Rock Grey and Vivid Black. I really like your videos they are informative as a matter of fact I'm having the Rekluse auto clutch installed on it. Thank you for the information on the clutch! Who knows maybe we'll see each other out on the road.
Glad you could use the information in the videos. I think you will like the recluse clutch. It takes a while to get used to and how you want to use it. But it is great. I live in the Pacific Northwest. What part of the country do you live in?
Great video. I got mine late July and did some ridding untill November here in Indiana. Like the Kuryakyn Fairing Lower Door Pocket. I might have to buy it. Thanks for your thoughts on what works for you because it gave me some ideas. Take care and ride safe and ride free.
Thanks for the compliment. I have since took the Sena freewire off and installed the whim and I like it 10 times better. Also I just added a trike mid step which I really haven’t had the experience to comment on it but it seems like it’s going to be great. I just finished an install video of the trike mid step and upload it to RUclips, so it’s on there now. Also just added some Dakota digital gauges. Which I am making a video for And will be uploading here in the near future. I wish I would have bought a Triglide 10 years ago. I so much enjoy it now And you will too. Congratulations on your purchase also.
I have a 2018 tri glide. If you are ever in Pasadena texas look me up.love to ride with you and share the different things we did to our trikes. Nice bike btw and great vid. Ride safe
Thanks for the reply, yes if I ever get down that way I will look you up. This is my first try glide and this will probably be the only bikes I ever buy from here on out.
Well done. Like the mods. I have the same bike. I upgraded to the heated hammock seat with heated grips and put a 2” lift kit on the back which helped a lot with turning and passenger and luggage weight.
Hum, sounds like you did some modifications that maybe I might do in the future. Yesterday I just added a HD OEM electrical cigarette lighter socket in the rear tour pak the cvo models come standard with them. So this one just plugged right in and mounted with existing bolts. The hardest part was cutting the liner to make room for the socket. I have since discarded the Sena free wire and had the whim installed. I like that much better since now I can use Siri with the push of the button on the handlebars. I also added the trike mid step which I really like also. Also the CVO models come with tire pressure monitoring system. Mine does not. So I bought a third party TPMS. [(Sykik Rider SRTP-670)Amazon $94] it mounts to your handlebars. Very nice. Anyway glad to see you bought a Triglide. I have been thinking about the lift kit. Which brand did you buy? And what part of the country do you live in?
The best accessory I have is a garage door opener..you flip the high beam switch to open the garage door..Harley sells them. No longer need to get off bike and use a keypad
Very cool! Great video. You are really making me want to buy a Harley trike. I just recently sold my 2009 Road King and bought a really nice 2006 Heritage Softail from a friend. I sold the R.K. because it had gotten too heavy for me after my bilateral knee surgeries and I was starting to be afraid of dropping it every time I came to a stop or made a sharp turn at slow speeds. The Heritage seems perfect for now, light and nimble, but at 66, I'm thinking of the future and want to ride as long as possible. My next bike will most definitely be a Harley 114" trike!😁👍
Bike getting too heavy, almost 66 (september), losing my edge, losing my balance. Fell over last spring. (2020) All of these contributed to my decision to buy a HD Triglide. I want to be able to ride much into the future. So I know how a lot of guys are thinking at our age. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago. So much more relaxing. Only problem is, $$$$. Even for a used one. I had to pay and arm and a leg, Hocked my house, and sold my children into slavery just to get one. I wasn't much of a HD fan to begin with. They do make a quality motorcycle though, and quality accessories. You get what you pay for! I think I got a great bike that will last a long time. I just bought it in July of 2020 and have over 10,000 miles on it. I never even got close to riding that much in my life. I guess that tells you something! Anyway I'm enjoying the heck out of it.
@@windsurfed1 Ray, you described what I did, sold my '09 RKC but I didn't replace it. I'll buy a 2023 TriGlide Ultra when they come out. We must be brothers (grin)...
@@douglasthompson3228 Douglas, right now I am on vacation when I get back home probably Thursday or Friday I will send you a list of the items on the bike
Really great and informative!! I cant seem to find anyone to buy my kids for slaves, so havent figured financing yet!! But I'm 61 and want to get back riding after40 years. After a stroke and 6 back surgeries....I was still looking at 2 wheels, but I don't know. This makes the most sense. Thanks for the vid!!
Glad you could use some of the information in the video. If you ever get a trike you will never look back. I should have done it 10 years ago. Sounds like you had some major health issues. Hope you are recovering ok. Trikes cost quite a chunk of change. Preventing many people from purchasing. That’s a shame because they fit many a lifestyle.
I am 74 and I bought a TG because a regular bike became very heavy, like the video says. Now I am on my 2nd trike and I liked some of the accessories. Thanks for the tips.
@@Grandcapi Glad the video could maybe help you. I am going to do an updated accessories version here in the next couple weeks as I have had way too many accessories that I don’t need but I thought they were cool. This is my first trach at 865 I should have bought one 10 years ago.
To each his own. I am not a fan of Harley Davidson. But this was my choice and I do like it. Hopefully this will be my last motorcycle before I expire.
An excellent run down on your additions/mods - Many thanks. Well thought out practical solutions. Question: Have you come across a relatively inexpensive rear 'bumper' or similar solution to protect the rear end?
That is the one thing that I have not really been interested in is the rear bumper. However I did back up to the curb the other day and fortunately it went under and scrape the pipe gently but still I have not researched into a rear bumper
I know. They are outrageously expensive. I have also noticed even the used ones are high. All the accessories are expensive too! Fortunately I inherited a little bit of money that allowed me to afford one. I rode 2 wheelers for many many years. Finally fell over that’s when I decided I needed to trike. Probably my last motorcycle.
@@windsurfed1 I hear you I'm probably about the same age as you I recently made an add on trike kit for my '93 Goldwing It's awesome love it everything you said at the beginning was me! Definitely a more relaxing a ride!
Outstanding!, but I'm having trouble understanding your vendors, what companies you made your purchases. Can you list them here and/or list the sites that sell each addon? That'd go a looong way. Super-tkx!
It's a cheap alternative. And it does work. The shield will get very warm to the touch but you leg is still able to keep it's natural position on the running board.
Hello, I'm going over your video with a fine tooth comb getting the names of the upgrades that I'd love for my trike could you please tell me What is the name of the cellphone holder, I love how yours is high & it seems to angle where you'd like it, I've tried many and so far I haven't found one that I love
Thank you so much for this video, I'm a new rider & my trike is my first bike so I love getting ideas, your video gave me ALOT of great ideas so again Thank you so much for posting this 👍🏼❤️
have you look into the Harley cooling fan for it? made a huge difference on my 5ft tall wifes 2020 tri glide, she dang near burnt her jeans off but now the fan pulls the heat back and down to the road has a on off switch $250 plus labor.
Good to hear that someone has a positive view of that cooling fan. I also have been thinking about putting Jim’s forced fan on there also just for fun do you have any thoughts on that
Great video, I'm saving this one as there is quite a few upgrades that caught my eye..... Q for you... Where do you purchase those heat sheilds? I have a 2011 harley trike (103) & it burns my leg, I desperately need one of those cause on summer days it's way too hot to wear chaps & I really don't want to spend money on half chaps when I technically only need one
I bought mine online from Amazon. Or eBay. You can also get them at any local welding supply store. Get as big as ones as you possibly can. Usually the ones at the welding supply store are fairly small. Mine are “BSX” aluminized back pad. One cost around $19. But I have seen them for as cheap as $12
I just was not a fan of the dash pouches as they took away some of the view through the windshield and besides that I had so much storage I just really didn’t need any more
Bought them off of Amazon. But you can find them on eBay also they are kuryakyn 5208 lower fairing panel door pockets with magnetic closures cost about $70
Great video! I have a 2019 trike, with 10k miles on it. I liked the storage cases up front, foot pegs, and the 15" windshield! Can you tell me where you bought these items? Based on the prices you showed, I am certain you didn't go through HD!?!?
The Lower Fairing Door Panel pockets are Kuyakyn 5208, $64.74 Amazon or ebay. The 15 inch windshield is a Harley davidson Brand (PN 57400224) $134.95. The Long Angled Foot Peg Brackets are Harley Davidson Brand (Pn 50500167) $119.95. You can find knock off on ebay way cheaper. The Foot pegs themselves are off Ebay at $$33. They are identical of a knock off of Harley's (pn50510180) $159.99
On the threaded screw stud for tightening the seat down in the rear . Do you know what size the thread was and the length you put in ?Does it have any kind of top for screwing it down, such as phillips, straight edge , torx etc ? And then you just let the seat set on it ? I find trying to screw that long stud to be a real pain to get it in because it has to be absolutely straihgt and I have a custom seat thats a little longer. The way you 've got the stud looks like the way to go . Thanks
The stud is 1/4 x 20 and it is approximately 1 1/8 inches long. And yes I did have to cut a slot on the top of the bolt with my Dremel tool in order to screw it down with a flat head screwdriver
Seems to Good so far. I have 13567 miles on it now and no issues. Dumped a lot of $$$ into accessories though. Hopefully I will do another video on the more accessories.
Almost any welding shops have them. I ended up buying about five or six of them, but I decided I didn’t need 2 so I put them on eBay. If you’re interested, but again, you can pretty much get them at any welding shop.
The bars were not that expensive I think they were about $144 but the labor was $706. if I had it all over to do again I would do it myself. I had them do it because I was not comfortable digging into the motorcycle because it was brand new. But now that I know this Motorcycle I would do almost everything now myself
What is the part number you used for your handlebars? I can't seem to find a part number on Khrome Werks or Dennis Kirk that says it will fit the 2020 Triglide Ultra. Thanks
Part number 300519. Stock on my bike the wires run on the outside with the throttle wire running on the inside. If you want to run wires on the inside along with the throttle wire you will have to buy extension wires.
No there was no wire extensions involved. If I would’ve went any bigger yes then wire extensions would’ve been required. But as it is there was no wire extensions involved.
Ebay about 1/2 price. The Foot peg rest them selves you can buy from HD. Rather Spendy. Aftermarket on ebay for about 1/2 price. They are the streamline brand/type.
Yes I also made a heat shield for my wife and an extra one just for fun. But I also just recently had a cool flow fan installed HD oem equipment. I have not been able to test it out because it was put on in December.
I know you installed the khrome werks 2 & 2 but I'm curious are they 10"?? I am looking to buy some but as I'm new to this I don't know what to get... & are our original bars 7 1/2..??
All I know is that they are 2 inches higher than the stock handlebars and 2 inches further back than the stock handlebars. But they did make all the difference in the world in my burning neck issue. That little 2 inches both ways made my neck burning issue go away
@@windsurfed1 thank you so much for replying, I have the same issues as you with my neck so I'm hoping it also helps me, when I searched these bars it showed a variety of different sizes & 10 " being the shortest so I'm hoping that's the right ones..
@@dymondgirl5555 no I don’t really recall if they were 10 inch ones but I will tell you I kind of wish I would’ve went for even a little higher and closer back to the body. Handlebars seem to be the cheapest addition to the Triglide cost under $150 for the bars himself now that I know what I know I can put bars on myself so someday I would like to try those different bars little taller little closer back than the Khrome Werks 2+2’s I will admit though they did take care of my neck burning issue
My arm rest top pads still swivel loosely. The arm rest extension have a nylon nut at the base you should be able to tighten to prevent the the extensions from floating freely.
Does anyone have a set of stock handle that they can measure for us. That will help decide what size aftermarket bars to buy 😊 Bars for a TriGlide,. Or StreeGlide
Here is a measurement from my stock 2020 HD Tri Glide Handle bars. Hope this helps, somewhat. At the base to base inside measurement: 14 1/2 inches. base to height 9 inches Length of top bar to end of bars. 10 1/2 inches. Lengh of bars, (inside to inside) side to side 30 1/2 inches. Height of bar ends vary depending on the angle you place your bars. Straight up my bar end height is 10 3/4 inches from the top of my bench. When I pull the bars to the position I would want the height would be 8 3/4 inches from the top of my bench. Kinda difficutlt to figure bars if you will like them or not. I got the kromeworks 2+2 bars . Satisified my neck burning but still now I wish I would have went a little higher and pulled back further. Maye another inch or 2. You just never know. Had I went with the latter I would have to got extention wires and so forth costing more. Next time if I ever do it again, I will do it myslef as the first time I paid the shop $$$$.... Keven Of DK Custom looks like he has the bars I would like to have. They look higher and pulled back nicely. However, to each his own. Different strokes for different folks.
@@windsurfed1 Stock bars are about 7.5 inches in the "rise". Think I will try to 12 inch . Every bike I have owned. Needed the bars changed . I like my elbows at almost 90*. You have been a big help, thanks
@@boscodog4358 The claim on the 2+2 bars are that they are 2 inchs further back towards your body and 2 inches higher than the stock bars. I did not take a measurement of the 2+2 bars before I installed them. They basicly sit at the same angle as my stock bars before I took them off.
Ok. Hopefully you can try and watch the last part about that heat shield again. I haven't had anybody say anything to me about a section of bad audio in the video. I will look into it though.
Not all Harley parts. And yes, I did spend a fortune including the labor. After knowing what I know now I probably could have done most of the installs myself. But I am at the point in life where I just don’t want to do that stuff anymore so I just paid somebody to do it. As of today I have around $12,000 in accessories. That is stupid crazy. I could’ve bought a new sportster for that amount. But I do have it now set up the way I want it and it is very comfortable and very pleasant to ride, especially with the new shocks that I installed and the front fork intiminators valves. When I go to sell this bike, I will never get my money back so I am just SOL. Who knows though, I may just kill over and the bike gets handed down.
@@windsurfed1 anymore all the additions that are done to a motorcycle do not add to the resale value, it just will sell more quickly as the internet has ruined that for us. I have been assembling Harleys from parts since the early 70s. I used to make money doing that. Now you can’t get what you spent on parts back, much less get something for the effort to construct the machine. Nice job on the trike. Looks like you will have many years of fun and adventure with it.
@@peteosinga8845 yes I thought about all that. I will never get my money back. I will most likely lose all $12,000. I thought about that before I put all that stuff on there but oh well, you only live once.
There is a much more simple way of not having to adjust the rear shocks as much and therefore removing the seat.....don't take your wife with you anywhere!!
I have since sold the freewire and got the whim, and the Harley branded Sena 20s. I feel that I should have done this first. I wanted apple car play. Now I have it and everything works flawlessly.
Install DKCustom rider floor board extensions (moves each leg 1" away from the exhaust and open the lower fairing vents!
I love my back rest. Moved it from my 2010 to my 2020 and it is awesome. I also put the higher handle bars on, added 4” to the rise. I love it!!
It is just a little things that make the ride so much better. What brand and model of handlebars did you put on?
@@windsurfed1 I added the HD “Tall Boy” chrome bars. Added the perfect height. About 4” taller. The mirrors work better raised up as well.
just to let you know the reason the trike pulls to the right is cause when you hit the rear brake hard it goes to the first brake caliper first and locks up first causing the trike to pull to the right ride it nice all will be good gratz on your new ride
no great video you covered all that i want to do especially handle bars i have short arms and love to take full advantage of my handle bars
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and hopefully you got something out of it.
I just got mine a week ago. I LOVE IT❤❤❤❤
Happy riding. Congratulations! It’s a great time of year to get it too lots of riding to get in before fall and winter. Again congratulations.
In Alaska, our H.D. dealer will mount the lever for the seat back on the heat sheild so you're not burning your fingers on the cylinder if it's hot. Its very professional looking! I agree with you on backrest. Ladt year at Sturgis after years of suffering i spent $172 installed for a Hogworks adjustable and its the difference between night and day.
Thanks for the comment. I really didn’t think I needed one. Shortly after purchasing the Tri Glide I realized I needed one. Can’t live without one now(backrest)
Excellent description of your Tri Glide and the accessories you have added to it . I have a 2018 model in the vivid black colour the same as yours. On purchase I had the tour pack rack , Trike saddlebags , heated grips and rear bumper added to it . Going on what you have said on your video I have recently got the 15 inch windshield and the non adjustable backrest for it . Really enjoyed your video and you have a fantastic Tri Glide . Ride in the United Kingdom and the extra comfort of the heated grips are a must here with the ever changing weather. Keep safe my friend
Thanks for the reply. I should’ve bought a try glide 10 years ago. I love those saddlebags as you probably do too. And I am enjoying the 15 inch windshield same as you. I bet those heated grips are nice. I do not have those, maybe someday
windsurfed1 . The trunk guard / bumper is highly recommended by me too . I reversed too far on our drive and hit the double gates and the trunk guard saved the trunk etc on my trike . No damage to my trike at all . I think it really compliments the rear of the trike and makes it complete. No problems too with lowering the trunk lid . I had a BMW R1200 RtSe before I got the trike and found it too heavy with being loaded up and my wife Debbie on the back and loved the looks on the Tri Glide and decided to get one . The pannier bags from the BMW fit perfectly into the trunk side by side and the top case bag into the top tour pack so it was a winner all round. They all couldn't have been a better fit . Very tempted too by your description of the fan side pods too
windsurfed1 yes I love my Tri Glide, such a more relaxed riding experience compared with a two wheel motorcycle I find now that I am 60 years old. No worries about the weight especially with a camber on the road and can load it as much as I like with stuff, can't believe how much I can load on it and it still does the job it says on the tin so to speak. I absolutely love it and the motor is superb with the torque in it . Best machine I ever bought for me at my age
@@TheGarlee Totally agree with you on all the above. Rode yesterday had a gas of a time. Lots of fun power. I put the Harley Davidson cool flow fan on. And I put Jim’s force flow fan on. Have not been able to use them yet because the weather has been cool. As the weather warms up I’m sure they will come in to play. I sure am enjoying the motorcycle though. I just turned 10,000 miles on it. That is incredible for me.
Beautiful bike.You are blessed. Safe travels!
Interesting video thanks for sharing lots of cool stuff & beautiful triglide ultra
Thanks for the comment, I spent way too much money on accessories. But they are a comfort. But I also could’ve bought a brand new two wheel motorcycle of a foreign brand for what it cost me buy the accessories and put them on. But, oh well, you only live once, right?
Hello my name is William. I just purchased a 2020-Harley-Davidson-TRI Glide and it just so happens to be the same color as yours. The River Rock Grey and Vivid Black. I really like your videos they are informative as a matter of fact I'm having the Rekluse auto clutch installed on it. Thank you for the information on the clutch! Who knows maybe we'll see each other out on the road.
Glad you could use the information in the videos. I think you will like the recluse clutch. It takes a while to get used to and how you want to use it. But it is great. I live in the Pacific Northwest. What part of the country do you live in?
@@windsurfed1 I line in Southern California.
Great video. I got mine late July and did some ridding untill November here in Indiana. Like the Kuryakyn Fairing Lower Door Pocket. I might have to buy it. Thanks for your thoughts on what works for you because it gave me some ideas. Take care and ride safe and ride free.
Thanks for the compliment. I have since took the Sena freewire off and installed the whim and I like it 10 times better. Also I just added a trike mid step which I really haven’t had the experience to comment on it but it seems like it’s going to be great. I just finished an install video of the trike mid step and upload it to RUclips, so it’s on there now. Also just added some Dakota digital gauges. Which I am making a video for And will be uploading here in the near future. I wish I would have bought a Triglide 10 years ago. I so much enjoy it now And you will too. Congratulations on your purchase also.
I have a 2018 tri glide. If you are ever in Pasadena texas look me up.love to ride with you and share the different things we did to our trikes. Nice bike btw and great vid. Ride safe
Thanks for the reply, yes if I ever get down that way I will look you up. This is my first try glide and this will probably be the only bikes I ever buy from here on out.
Well done. Like the mods. I have the same bike. I upgraded to the heated hammock seat with heated grips and put a 2” lift kit on the back which helped a lot with turning and passenger and luggage weight.
Hum, sounds like you did some modifications that maybe I might do in the future. Yesterday I just added a HD OEM electrical cigarette lighter socket in the rear tour pak the cvo models come standard with them. So this one just plugged right in and mounted with existing bolts. The hardest part was cutting the liner to make room for the socket. I have since discarded the Sena free wire and had the whim installed. I like that much better since now I can use Siri with the push of the button on the handlebars. I also added the trike mid step which I really like also. Also the CVO models come with tire pressure monitoring system. Mine does not. So I bought a third party TPMS. [(Sykik Rider SRTP-670)Amazon $94] it mounts to your handlebars. Very nice. Anyway glad to see you bought a Triglide. I have been thinking about the lift kit. Which brand did you buy? And what part of the country do you live in?
What lift kit did you use?
Love the idea
My TG (and yours too, I bet) is Disneyland without the lines!
Yes you got that right.
The best accessory I have is a garage door opener..you flip the high beam switch to open the garage door..Harley sells them. No longer need to get off bike and use a keypad
I saw those. I almost got one.
Excellent, getting trike this week. Will follow several of your moves.thnx for detail!
All right! Getting a trike this week, awesome. You can fine-tune it to your own specifications. Weather is getting better now should be a good summer.
I like that magnet on the gas cap. I am embarrassed how many times I have driven off leaving the cap behind.
It works good. I was always trying to figure out where the best place to put it. And it always seemed to manage to roll off the bike.
Another well-done, informative video! Thank you, sir.
I am in the process of making another one about this recluse clutch I had installed. Hopefully, it will be as interesting as the other 2 you watched.
Very cool! Great video. You are really making me want to buy a Harley trike. I just recently sold my 2009 Road King and bought a really nice 2006 Heritage Softail from a friend. I sold the R.K. because it had gotten too heavy for me after my bilateral knee surgeries and I was starting to be afraid of dropping it every time I came to a stop or made a sharp turn at slow speeds. The Heritage seems perfect for now, light and nimble, but at 66, I'm thinking of the future and want to ride as long as possible. My next bike will most definitely be a Harley 114" trike!😁👍
Bike getting too heavy, almost 66 (september), losing my edge, losing my balance. Fell over last spring. (2020) All of these contributed to my decision to buy a HD Triglide. I want to be able to ride much into the future. So I know how a lot of guys are thinking at our age. I wish I would have done it 10 years ago. So much more relaxing. Only problem is, $$$$. Even for a used one. I had to pay and arm and a leg, Hocked my house, and sold my children into slavery just to get one. I wasn't much of a HD fan to begin with. They do make a quality motorcycle though, and quality accessories. You get what you pay for! I think I got a great bike that will last a long time. I just bought it in July of 2020 and have over 10,000 miles on it. I never even got close to riding that much in my life. I guess that tells you something! Anyway I'm enjoying the heck out of it.
@@windsurfed1 Ray, you described what I did, sold my '09 RKC but I didn't replace it. I'll buy a 2023 TriGlide Ultra when they come out. We must be brothers (grin)...
@@douglasthompson3228 Douglas, right now I am on vacation when I get back home probably Thursday or Friday I will send you a list of the items on the bike
Really great and informative!! I cant seem to find anyone to buy my kids for slaves, so havent figured financing yet!! But I'm 61 and want to get back riding after40 years. After a stroke and 6 back surgeries....I was still looking at 2 wheels, but I don't know. This makes the most sense.
Thanks for the vid!!
Glad you could use some of the information in the video. If you ever get a trike you will never look back. I should have done it 10 years ago. Sounds like you had some major health issues. Hope you are recovering ok. Trikes cost quite a chunk of change. Preventing many people from purchasing. That’s a shame because they fit many a lifestyle.
I am 74 and I bought a TG because a regular bike became very heavy, like the video says. Now I am on my 2nd trike and I liked some of the accessories. Thanks for the tips.
@@Grandcapi Glad the video could maybe help you. I am going to do an updated accessories version here in the next couple weeks as I have had way too many accessories that I don’t need but I thought they were cool. This is my first trach at 865 I should have bought one 10 years ago.
First trike at age 65
@@windsurfed1
Just got my first trike,.
73yrs old 😂
La Machine - Pronunciation was perfect for someone who is not French Speaking. Claude from Quebec, Canada
Thanks! It’s funny what people pick up on in any one video. Great catch.
@@windsurfed1 I am about your age and I am looking at buying a tri-glide or a spyder limited.
To each his own. I am not a fan of Harley Davidson. But this was my choice and I do like it. Hopefully this will be my last motorcycle before I expire.
Bonjour de corse je roule avec un tri Glide en Corse c'est une Ostie de calice de tabarnak de crise de ciboise de beau bicycle ça a du bon sens
@@philippecoupin9767 I may have pronounced “la machine“ property, but you got me on that language barrier.
An excellent run down on your additions/mods - Many thanks.
Well thought out practical solutions.
Question: Have you come across a relatively inexpensive rear 'bumper' or similar solution to protect the rear end?
That is the one thing that I have not really been interested in is the rear bumper. However I did back up to the curb the other day and fortunately it went under and scrape the pipe gently but still I have not researched into a rear bumper
Thanks a lot for taking the time to do this video. Much appreciated!!!!!
Glad you could use some of the information that’s in there.
For the Price of those Tri-Glides All those accessories should be included! Anyway good Job on the Video!
I know. They are outrageously expensive. I have also noticed even the used ones are high. All the accessories are expensive too! Fortunately I inherited a little bit of money that allowed me to afford one. I rode 2 wheelers for many many years. Finally fell over that’s when I decided I needed to trike. Probably my last motorcycle.
@@windsurfed1 I hear you I'm probably about the same age as you I recently made an add on trike kit for my '93 Goldwing It's awesome love it everything you said at the beginning was me! Definitely a more relaxing a ride!
I should have bought a trach 10 years ago. I really am loving it.
Trike
I love those gold wings. They are the Cadillac of motorcycles.
Outstanding!, but I'm having trouble understanding your vendors, what companies you made your purchases. Can you list them here and/or list the sites that sell each addon? That'd go a looong way. Super-tkx!
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.....😎" Great information!
Thanks. Glad you could use it.
Great idea for the heat shield
It's a cheap alternative. And it does work. The shield will get very warm to the touch but you leg is still able to keep it's natural position on the running board.
Nice unit 👍… I’m looking at buying one soon, it’ll be perfect on long haul pulling a trailer! Keeping the Sportglide though 😎
I don't know anything about pulling a trailerbut I've seen other guys pulling them behind their triglides. Must be good.
Hello, I'm going over your video with a fine tooth comb getting the names of the upgrades that I'd love for my trike could you please tell me What is the name of the cellphone holder, I love how yours is high & it seems to angle where you'd like it, I've tried many and so far I haven't found one that I love
It is a cradle for an iPhone XR. Ram mount brand RAM-HOL-AP26
It might also be under Ram-Hol-AP26u. Also your phone must be out of the case to use it. It is not made to be in a case and mounted.
Thank you so much for this video, I'm a new rider & my trike is my first bike so I love getting ideas, your video gave me ALOT of great ideas so again Thank you so much for posting this 👍🏼❤️
@@dymondgirl5555 I just put out a new accessories video about 2 days ago with 17 more accessory add ons.
@@windsurfed1 Thanks I'm gonna go watch that now & I just subscribed to your page 👍🏼😁
👌❤️👍
Thanks for this very informative video!!!
You’re welcome. I try to make informative videos.
man good video
Omg thanks for tips
Glad you could use some of the video to help you make decisions. I like making videos to inform people.
Ha2 sound familiar about riding a 2-wheel especially a heavy glide machine
I hear you.
Good video really informative!!!
Thanks Dave. Glad you could use some of the information in the video.
Awesome video. Thank you sir
Glad you enjoyed watching. I have since changed a few things out and added a few more things but I sure like the motorcycle.
have you look into the Harley cooling fan for it? made a huge difference on my 5ft tall wifes 2020 tri glide, she dang near burnt her jeans off but now the fan pulls the heat back and down to the road has a on off switch $250 plus labor.
I actually had that cooling fan installed on my bike December 4. But I haven’t been able to try it out it’s winter time
Good to hear that someone has a positive view of that cooling fan. I also have been thinking about putting Jim’s forced fan on there also just for fun do you have any thoughts on that
same here ,TX weather is funny.
Riding my tri-glide in 100+ degree heat ended up with second degree burns through my jeans.
Nice
Great video, sir!
Thank you! Glad you could use some of the information.
Nice!
Thanks
Great video, I'm saving this one as there is quite a few upgrades that caught my eye..... Q for you... Where do you purchase those heat sheilds? I have a 2011 harley trike (103) & it burns my leg, I desperately need one of those cause on summer days it's way too hot to wear chaps & I really don't want to spend money on half chaps when I technically only need one
I bought mine online from Amazon. Or eBay. You can also get them at any local welding supply store. Get as big as ones as you possibly can. Usually the ones at the welding supply store are fairly small. Mine are “BSX” aluminized back pad. One cost around $19. But I have seen them for as cheap as $12
@@windsurfed1 Thanks so much for your reply... Much appreciated 👍🏼😊
Oh ok I will be getting them for mine! Also why not the dash pouches?
I just bought a 2017 tri glide ultra.
I just was not a fan of the dash pouches as they took away some of the view through the windshield and besides that I had so much storage I just really didn’t need any more
Personal opinion
And congratulations on your purchase of your 2017 Triglide. I think you will totally enjoy it.
I saw your video on 17 accessories..where did you buy the lower fairing pockets?
Bought them off of Amazon. But you can find them on eBay also they are kuryakyn 5208 lower fairing panel door pockets with magnetic closures cost about $70
Hi like the video
Great video! I have a 2019 trike, with 10k miles on it. I liked the storage cases up front, foot pegs, and the 15" windshield! Can you tell me where you bought these items? Based on the prices you showed, I am certain you didn't go through HD!?!?
The Lower Fairing Door Panel pockets are Kuyakyn 5208, $64.74 Amazon or ebay.
The 15 inch windshield is a Harley davidson Brand (PN 57400224) $134.95.
The Long Angled Foot Peg Brackets are Harley Davidson Brand (Pn 50500167) $119.95. You can find knock off on ebay way cheaper.
The Foot pegs themselves are off Ebay at $$33. They are identical of a knock off of Harley's (pn50510180) $159.99
@@windsurfed1 Thx you! Be safe and happy riding!!
Good review thank you
Thanks.
Hi Great Video and thanks for doing it. Would you be able to tell me where you got the matt black gas door and ignition switch cover
many thanks
Fuel Door $27.17 w/tax (Amazon)
Fuel Door push button $29.95 (Ebay)
Fuel Cap magnet $16.28 (Amazon) Rick RAk Brand
Ignition Cover 19.80 (Ebay
On the threaded screw stud for tightening the seat down in the rear . Do you know what size the thread was and the length you put in ?Does it have any kind of top for screwing it down, such as phillips, straight edge , torx etc ? And then you just let the seat set on it ? I find trying to screw that long stud to be a real pain to get it in because it has to be absolutely straihgt and I have a custom seat thats a little longer. The way you 've got the stud looks like the way to go . Thanks
The stud is 1/4 x 20 and it is approximately
1 1/8 inches long. And yes I did have to cut a slot on the top of the bolt with my Dremel tool in order to screw it down with a flat head screwdriver
Thanks for the information. Do you have any videos on helmets?
I think I did 3 on Nolan helmets
Good Bike
Seems to Good so far. I have 13567 miles on it now and no issues. Dumped a lot of $$$ into accessories though. Hopefully I will do another video on the more accessories.
I want windshield pockets, I'd spray foam that vent in.
I thought about windshield pockets myself but decided not to. A lot of people have them and like them.
Great video where can i find one of those welders pad?
Almost any welding shops have them. I ended up buying about five or six of them, but I decided I didn’t need 2 so I put them on eBay. If you’re interested, but again, you can pretty much get them at any welding shop.
If you want to see them, just go to eBay and type in the following should take you right there.
2 BSX Aluminized Back pads for welding
Is there a video of how to install Kuryankyn saddle heat shields on a 2018 Freewheeler?
I did not know there was such a thing until you mentioned it. Then I went online and looked. You know more about them than I do.
Similar quote from the dealer. Was all of the costs for the bar installation labor?
The bars were not that expensive I think they were about $144 but the labor was $706. if I had it all over to do again I would do it myself. I had them do it because I was not comfortable digging into the motorcycle because it was brand new. But now that I know this Motorcycle I would do almost everything now myself
He $706 was for labor tax and minimal supplies.
Seen a few of your videos. Love them
What is name and part number for the lower pouches storage
Actually there’s no number for them I just got them off of I believe it was eBay they’re just called lower fairing pocket pouches
I see Amazon has them also
@@windsurfed1 thanks
@@raygeraghty6670 I like doing these videos to show what items are and how they work. Glad you watched it.
Did you have to get longer brake lines??
Not for the 2+2 handlebars. Routed the cables outside thehandlebars. Anything bigger would to have get longer extension cables.
What is the part number you used for your handlebars? I can't seem to find a part number on Khrome Werks or Dennis Kirk that says it will fit the 2020 Triglide Ultra. Thanks
I will look and get back to you soon
Part number 300519. Stock on my bike the wires run on the outside with the throttle wire running on the inside. If you want to run wires on the inside along with the throttle wire you will have to buy extension wires.
I bought mine off Amazon.
@@windsurfed1 Thank you so much! As soon as you mentioned neck burning in your video I knew this is what I needed!
Be extra careful pulling up to the gas pumps!
It just hit me what you said about pulling up to the gas pumps. You probably heard about my story
Did the dealer add any wiring harness extensions?
No there was no wire extensions involved. If I would’ve went any bigger yes then wire extensions would’ve been required. But as it is there was no wire extensions involved.
Haha your house and sell your children. Lmfao
Clear fender armor, great idea !
Glove boxes nice
Thanks for sharing !!!
Glad you watched the video. Hope You could clean a little bit of information anyway.
I forgot to ask you also, where did you get the highway Pegs? Part#? I like those but can't seem to find them. Thanks in advance!
I bought the long angle Rider foot brackets from HD p/n 50500168 with tax $130.62. You can find the same aftermarket brackets on
Ebay about 1/2 price. The Foot peg rest them selves you can buy from HD. Rather Spendy. Aftermarket on ebay for about 1/2 price. They are the streamline brand/type.
The Foot Pegs are Uxcell Gloss black male mount streamliner highway motorcycle footpegs. $32.99 Amazon
Can you still hear the music or GPS with the bags covering them?
I don’t know what you mean by the bags covering them.
@@windsurfed1 isn't there speakers behind the bags at your knees?
Also love all the storage from all the bags.
@@jimshehan1415 there are two speakers in the batwing fairing, and two speakers on the passenger seat, left side and right side
Did you also make a "Heat shield for your wife? My wife's leg also gets really hot as well! Really nice video, BTW.
Yes I also made a heat shield for my wife and an extra one just for fun. But I also just recently had a cool flow fan installed HD oem equipment. I have not been able to test it out because it was put on in December.
For the price of a luxury car , it shouldn’t need modification .. it should be built to specifications
I know, for the amount of money I put in the accessories I could have bought a brand new Asian/Japanese/Italian motorcycle
I know you installed the khrome werks 2 & 2 but I'm curious are they 10"?? I am looking to buy some but as I'm new to this I don't know what to get... & are our original bars 7 1/2..??
All I know is that they are 2 inches higher than the stock handlebars and 2 inches further back than the stock handlebars. But they did make all the difference in the world in my burning neck issue. That little 2 inches both ways made my neck burning issue go away
@@windsurfed1 thank you so much for replying, I have the same issues as you with my neck so I'm hoping it also helps me, when I searched these bars it showed a variety of different sizes & 10 " being the shortest so I'm hoping that's the right ones..
@@windsurfed1 do you recall if the ones you bought said 10"
@@dymondgirl5555 no I don’t really recall if they were 10 inch ones but I will tell you I kind of wish I would’ve went for even a little higher and closer back to the body. Handlebars seem to be the cheapest addition to the Triglide cost under $150 for the bars himself now that I know what I know I can put bars on myself so someday I would like to try those different bars little taller little closer back than the Khrome Werks 2+2’s I will admit though they did take care of my neck burning issue
@@windsurfed1 That's awesome to know, thanks so much for all the help & info. I love your videos 😊 I've gotten alot of great ideas from you 😊
How do you get the arm rest to be so tight swinging them in and out. I also have the loose ones at the top part.
I have not found the answer yet. Mine still swivel loosely.
I have not found the answer yet. Mine still swivel loosely.
My arm rest top pads still swivel loosely. The arm rest extension have a nylon nut at the base you should be able to tighten to prevent the the extensions from floating freely.
Antenna unscrews, if you prefer.
Well, I never thought much about it. I suppose it does. As a car antenna would be unscrewed when going through the car wash.
Does anyone have a set of stock handle that they can measure for us.
That will help decide what size aftermarket bars to buy 😊
Bars for a TriGlide,. Or StreeGlide
Here is a measurement from my stock 2020 HD Tri Glide Handle bars. Hope this helps, somewhat.
At the base to base inside measurement:
14 1/2 inches.
base to height 9 inches
Length of top bar to end of bars. 10 1/2 inches.
Lengh of bars, (inside to inside) side to side 30 1/2 inches.
Height of bar ends vary depending on the angle you place your bars. Straight up my bar end height is 10 3/4 inches from the top of my bench.
When I pull the bars to the position I would want the height would be 8 3/4 inches from the top of my bench.
Kinda difficutlt to figure bars if you will like them or not.
I got the kromeworks 2+2 bars . Satisified my neck burning but still now I wish I would have went a little higher and pulled back further. Maye another inch or 2. You just never know.
Had I went with the latter I would have to got extention wires and so forth costing more. Next time if I ever do it again, I will do it myslef as the first time I paid the shop $$$$.... Keven Of DK Custom looks like he has the bars I would like to have. They look higher and pulled back nicely.
However, to each his own. Different strokes for different folks.
@@windsurfed1
Stock bars are about 7.5 inches in the "rise". Think I will try to 12 inch .
Every bike I have owned. Needed the bars changed .
I like my elbows at almost 90*.
You have been a big help, thanks
@@windsurfed1
What rise did you get in your new 2+2 bars?
@@boscodog4358 The claim on the 2+2 bars are that they are 2 inchs further back towards your body and 2 inches higher than the stock bars. I did not take a measurement of the 2+2 bars before I installed them. They basicly sit at the same angle as my stock bars before I took them off.
Can you please tell me how are you turn butter? LOL!
You’re funny. I guess when they’re churning butter. I guess I should’ve said churns like butter.
Your audio is going in and out on segments. The leg heat shield, no audio.
Ok. Hopefully you can try and watch the last part about that heat shield again. I haven't had anybody say anything to me about a section of bad audio in the video. I will look into it though.
Whats the rise on those? 10" or 12"?
I believe if you’re talking about the handlebars they are 2 inches higher and 2 inches further back.
That is compared to the OEM handlebars
just put some tape on it from spinning around might help 👍👍🍺
Good idea! I’ll have to try that.
where in MT are you ?? I live in Belfry?
Actually live in Spokane. Rode a lot of roads in western Montana.
Looking up where belfry is. Looks like a nice town that could be a nice destinations sometime.
Put rain-x on and it will blow right off ur windshield
Good idea, I will try it
@@windsurfed1 u can also use it on your helmet lens , I’ve been doing this for many many years.
@@howardmiller4241 I was always afraid to use rain x on my plastic stuff thinking it might distort or smear the view permanently.
@@windsurfed1 nope it works great I all use it on my eye glasses
All Harley parts? You probably spent a fortune, especially on labor
Not all Harley parts. And yes, I did spend a fortune including the labor. After knowing what I know now I probably could have done most of the installs myself. But I am at the point in life where I just don’t want to do that stuff anymore so I just paid somebody to do it. As of today I have around $12,000 in accessories. That is stupid crazy. I could’ve bought a new sportster for that amount. But I do have it now set up the way I want it and it is very comfortable and very pleasant to ride, especially with the new shocks that I installed and the front fork intiminators valves. When I go to sell this bike, I will never get my money back so I am just SOL. Who knows though, I may just kill over and the bike gets handed down.
@@windsurfed1 anymore all the additions that are done to a motorcycle do not add to the resale value, it just will sell more quickly as the internet has ruined that for us. I have been assembling Harleys from parts since the early 70s. I used to make money doing that. Now you can’t get what you spent on parts back, much less get something for the effort to construct the machine. Nice job on the trike. Looks like you will have many years of fun and adventure with it.
@@peteosinga8845 yes I thought about all that. I will never get my money back. I will most likely lose all $12,000. I thought about that before I put all that stuff on there but oh well, you only live once.
GREAT BIKE... I LOVE HARLEY TRIKE BUT, QUALITY IS POOR. SOUND IS GREAT ! PRECISION IS POOR MADE ......
Well it seems to be holding up. I have now over 22,500 miles on it and no issues yet. but you never know,, right!
Frg
There is a much more simple way of not having to adjust the rear shocks as much and therefore removing the seat.....don't take your wife with you anywhere!!
That’s funny, but my wife happens to be the most precious thing in my life. Hate to lose her