Here’s a couple of more reasons to own a Trike. You don’t have to put your feet down when the Trike comes to a complete stop. Also, the Trike has a reverse making it convenient to back up. I think the following reason is probably the most important “visibility.” The Trike takes up large real estate on the road making it more visible to others. Visibility is paramount for your safety when riding on the road.
I bought ours in 2020 I first test drove one in Daytona . Bike week 2014 . I loved them from the start . Finally made the complete switch to 3 last month . These trikes are way safer than 2 and with the drivers of cars being what they are today that’s huge
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.
A trike is great for anyone. Not just disabled or old. It's about riding. Enjoying yourself. Who really cares how many wheels you have? At $34,000 it doesn't matter.
I find the Tri Glide has advantages and disadvantages. I got a trike to tow a trailer it certainly does and excellent job doing that. Have spent $$ setting it up to suit myself and comfort while travelling the long Hauls. Will work on lighting the rear up, not very good lighting at nighttime.
I'm seventy years old and have been riding since 1964. We are on our second Tri-Glide but we ride a trike because we have to. My wife has battled cancer eight times since 2010. She's had twelve surgeries in a ten year period, maxed out on Chemotherpay, radiation and Cyber knife treatments. She is currently on Immunotherapy and will be every twenty eight days for the rest of her life. The radiation she had in 2011 ruined the blood flow to her hips so she had to have a total hip replacement about three years ago. Then one of the places of cancer in her brain started growing causing her to have seizures. That's when we went to a trike. Our thoughts were if she had a seizure on out Heritage it might cause an accident injuring both of us and possibly others. On a trike we feel I should be able to pull over and tend to her needs. I did make a few modifications due to my age and health conditions. I have arthritis in my hands and turing the trike made my hands hurt so bad that I couldn't sleep at night. So I changes the handle grips to foam grips which helps. I also suffer from gout and my 2021 Tri-Glide didn't have a heel shifter, so I installed one. For my wife, who always rides with me I installed progressive shocks on the rear in order to improve the ride quality. They helped a little, but it still rides like a dump thuck. I run 20 psi in the rear tires and that also helps a little. One big improvement was when I manufactured a heat shield for the exhaust. Like I said before my wife always rides with me and the heat off the exhaust use to bake her right leg. So I took a piece of aluminum about one and half inched wide and seventeen inches long and manufactured a heat shield which covers the catalytic converter. Now the heat doesn't rise up. So her right leg is much more comfortable. All this being said, I would NOT own a trike if I didn't have to. As a matter of fact, I probably won't own another Harley. I've owned many motorcycyles over the years, the last four have been Harleys. I've had trouble with two out of four of my Harleys. The Tri-Glide I own now has been in the shop twice in the first ten months of ownership. To me that's not a good thing. If I could I'd buy a Kawasaki today. I think I've had my fill Harley Davidsons.
I’m glad you and your wife are able to enjoy the open road together, regardless of the make, model, or wheel count! Thank you for you stopping and sharing your experiences with me and the other viewers of this video. it means a lot!👍🤓
these are just like the old 3 wheelers, the rear tires will lift in fast cornering. they are 8+ feet long and 3+ feet wide and 1200lbs. the direct steering without leaning takes a little while to get used to. the stock rear shocks suck! shorter people will need good chaps because the exhaust heat will burn your legs, my wife is 5'2 and burns her legs on her 2020.cool fan under her seat and looking at the ultra cool system next as a add on. i suggest the warranty with tire protection and screaming eagle package(if you like a performance upgrades covered by factory warranty) just a knucklehead passing on somethings I've learned while riding tri glides mine is a 2017 107 stage 1 going to a 119 stage 4 and my wife is on a 2020 114 stage 1( upgrade from her 2016) stay safe and please keep the shiny side up.
I'm sixty yld, and the trike's becoming very appealling to me, too bad we don't get them in Brazil. I surely buy one. My bike is a Honda NC 750 with dual clutch transmission.
That design of trike fitted with a Goldwing 1800 DCT would be my ideal. I own an HD Sport Glide and an Africa Twin DCT and know which is easier to ride especially for distance.
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
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
We had a 2014 HD Tri-Glide Ultra Classic, but after about five years tried of the stiff clutch feathering in stop and go traffic. The excessive heat from the engine and the noise going up hill in third gear. We now have a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited and the above problems are gone, with the paddle shifter, no clutch lever and it automatically down shifts for you, when coming to a stop. The Spyder also in my experience blows the HD Trike out of the water in the smoothness of ride quality, and that is with the stock suspension! Safe Travels.
@@TriGliderHD thank you. I have a universe of Harley knowledge to learn. Im sue the veterans won’t have patience for an old guy wanting to jump in this stage of the game. Had a few motorcycles but never a Harley.
HD Trikes are a solid rear axle , no independent suspension. That type is in Kits that are used on Hondas. You can adapt the HD to independent but again that’s a kit.
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.👍
So on America's earthquakes called roads how do you avoid potholes with a trike? I'm thinking you avoid with the front and take the hit with the rear? On a straight axle that would suck. Hey Indian how about a little competition with a trike with independent rear suspension!?
The 120th anniversary models are awesome! I installed the LA Choppers 10" Gloss Black Twin Peaks Ape Hanger 1-1/4" Handlebars. I ordered the bars from denniskirk. Depending on your reach, you may need bars that sit back a little bit further.
@@TriGliderHD Thank you for your response. Appreciate the information. Yeah I'm 5'9 so my reach is not that great . Additionally, I would want chrome bars , as the trike is all about chrome. Not sure how the contrast would appear?
@@darrylashley5167 Did you research prior to purchasing Legends shocks. Additionally, did it delete the ridiculous under the seat stock twist compression knob. I'm looking into the DK-Custom 13 '' system . Thanks again .
@storymansworldofdiscovery1831 I've had many Harleys and not any of them leak oil. That's an old wives tail from non Harley guys! Now if you had an old old 70's or before I could say yes they leak oil.
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’!
It depends on the conditions, but I’ve been getting between 36-42 mpg. The fuel economy actually slightly improved after installing the Arlen Ness air breather and Cobra Tri Flider slip on mufflers.
So I asked this in another RUclipsr trike freewheeler video but I will be a new trike owner in the near future who is a paraplegic in Texas I would like to take the Harley Davidson 3 day program but after that I’m not sure on what to do after that. Any advice in welcome but I would prefer anyone in Texas thank in advance
We have a Freewheeler and love it. We don’t do long trips, mostly day or weekenders. The Tri Glide is a long distance machine. In your situation I’m not to sure which one would do better for you. The Tri Glide may mean you have to remove more body parts to set up for your chair? Good luck and good riding.
Thank you! I’m closing in on 40 and I made the move to a trike after taking one for a test ride back in 2020. It’s a common misconception that trikes are made for the older folks. Thanks for watching and commenting. Don’t forget to subscribe!👍
They foregot one you can drink all beer you want and you won't fall over
Here’s a couple of more reasons to own a Trike. You don’t have to put your feet down when the Trike comes to a complete stop. Also, the Trike has a reverse making it convenient to back up. I think the following reason is probably the most important “visibility.” The Trike takes up large real estate on the road making it more visible to others. Visibility is paramount for your safety when riding on the road.
Great review. I purchased mine about a month ago. Def the “Cadillac” of the Harley line up. Ride safe
Right on! Same to you!
I bought ours in 2020 I first test drove one in Daytona . Bike week 2014 . I loved them from the start . Finally made the complete switch to 3 last month . These trikes are way safer than 2 and with the drivers of cars being what they are today that’s huge
I Agree..I made the switch also..I'm never home now...Enjoy n God bless...
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.
Happy ridin’!
The DH Trike is a great ride for someone with a disability! Thanks posting this video.
A trike is great for anyone. Not just disabled or old. It's about riding. Enjoying yourself. Who really cares how many wheels you have? At $34,000 it doesn't matter.
Riding 2 wheels for 57 years, Bought my 1st. 2022 Tri-Glide Ultra, LOVE IT!!!.
I find the Tri Glide has advantages and disadvantages. I got a trike to tow a trailer it certainly does and excellent job doing that. Have spent $$ setting it up to suit myself and comfort while travelling the long Hauls. Will work on lighting the rear up, not very good lighting at nighttime.
I'm seventy years old and have been riding since 1964. We are on our second Tri-Glide but we ride a trike because we have to.
My wife has battled cancer eight times since 2010. She's had twelve surgeries in a ten year period, maxed out on Chemotherpay, radiation and Cyber knife treatments. She is currently on Immunotherapy and will be every twenty eight days for the rest of her life.
The radiation she had in 2011 ruined the blood flow to her hips so she had to have a total hip replacement about three years ago. Then one of the places of cancer in her brain started growing causing her to have seizures. That's when we went to a trike. Our thoughts were if she had a seizure on out Heritage it might cause an accident injuring both of us and possibly others. On a trike we feel I should be able to pull over and tend to her needs.
I did make a few modifications due to my age and health conditions. I have arthritis in my hands and turing the trike made my hands hurt so bad that I couldn't sleep at night. So I changes the handle grips to foam grips which helps. I also suffer from gout and my 2021 Tri-Glide didn't have a heel shifter, so I installed one. For my wife, who always rides with me I installed progressive shocks on the rear in order to improve the ride quality. They helped a little, but it still rides like a dump thuck. I run 20 psi in the rear tires and that also helps a little.
One big improvement was when I manufactured a heat shield for the exhaust. Like I said before my wife always rides with me and the heat off the exhaust use to bake her right leg. So I took a piece of aluminum about one and half inched wide and seventeen inches long and manufactured a heat shield which covers the catalytic converter. Now the heat doesn't rise up. So her right leg is much more comfortable.
All this being said, I would NOT own a trike if I didn't have to. As a matter of fact, I probably won't own another Harley. I've owned many motorcycyles over the years, the last four have been Harleys. I've had trouble with two out of four of my Harleys. The Tri-Glide I own now has been in the shop twice in the first ten months of ownership. To me that's not a good thing. If I could I'd buy a Kawasaki today. I think I've had my fill Harley Davidsons.
I’m glad you and your wife are able to enjoy the open road together, regardless of the make, model, or wheel count! Thank you for you stopping and sharing your experiences with me and the other viewers of this video. it means a lot!👍🤓
Nice bike, one extra that you really need to get is a bumper, that would save your back trunk area.
these are just like the old 3 wheelers, the rear tires will lift in fast cornering.
they are 8+ feet long and 3+ feet wide and 1200lbs. the direct steering without leaning takes a little while to get used to.
the stock rear shocks suck!
shorter people will need good chaps because the exhaust heat will burn your legs, my wife is 5'2 and burns her legs on her 2020.cool fan under her seat and looking at the ultra cool system next as a add on. i suggest the warranty with tire protection and screaming eagle package(if you like a performance upgrades covered by factory warranty)
just a knucklehead passing on somethings I've learned while riding tri glides
mine is a 2017 107 stage 1 going to a 119 stage 4 and my wife is on a 2020 114 stage 1( upgrade from her 2016)
stay safe and please keep the shiny side up.
I'm sixty yld, and the trike's becoming very appealling to me, too bad we don't get them in Brazil. I surely buy one. My bike is a Honda NC 750 with dual clutch transmission.
That design of trike fitted with a Goldwing 1800 DCT would be my ideal. I own an HD Sport Glide and an Africa Twin DCT and know which is easier to ride especially for distance.
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
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
One thing not mentioned. Buy a used trike. New are $34,000 for road glide trike new. $50,000 for tri glide trike new. Save thousands and buy used.
Not a trike rider, but I believe the agility of a two wheeler to get out of the way of danger is way more safe then a trike.
Yes, you are little more nimble on 2 wheels.
@FIGHTFAN777 that's a joke! Those trike even have brake issues throwing people off the bike. Dangerous
@@billzeitzmann1585 you got facts to back up that claim or you just running your mouth to hear yourself talk
@@weatherherk1 common sense bro
We had a 2014 HD Tri-Glide Ultra Classic, but after about five years tried of the stiff clutch feathering in stop and go traffic. The excessive heat from the engine and the noise going up hill in third gear. We now have a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited and the above problems are gone, with the paddle shifter, no clutch lever and it automatically down shifts for you, when coming to a stop. The Spyder also in my experience blows the HD Trike out of the water in the smoothness of ride quality, and that is with the stock suspension! Safe Travels.
Yeah, the older trikes certainly ran hot. I'm glad you found something that works for you! Safe travels to you as well!
You just threw new wrinkle into my decision. Do you think the new 2023 Trikes have same issues you experienced?
The newer Tri Glide Ultras are twin cooled now, so the heat issue has been resolved.
Our 2014 Tri-Glide was also twin cooled, ( heads only) all newer models l believe are still only cooled on the heads. Cheers.
@@TriGliderHD thank you. I have a universe of Harley knowledge to learn. Im sue the veterans won’t have patience for an old guy wanting to jump in this stage of the game. Had a few motorcycles but never a Harley.
Thank you great video
I wish you would have explained a little about the rear if air and or independ rear suspension . Other than that nice scoot love it
HD Trikes are a solid rear axle , no independent suspension. That type is in Kits that are used on Hondas. You can adapt the HD to independent but again that’s a kit.
They are great. I love mine as does the wife.
It’s even better when the passenger loves it too!👍
I love this and I want this I really do😢
A Tri Glide is actually an Ultra Limited and a half!
That makes total sense to me!😆
Happy ridin’!
I had legends put on front and back. Wow just amazing. It will be my last bike so why not.
My wife has a Tri Glide, she likes it
Right on!
Great video. I’m debating between a Tri-Glide or RG3. My question is did you upgrade the rear suspension? Tia.. ride safe…
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.👍
Do a review on the freewheeler
We have a 23 Freewheeler. Luv it. It’s considered the hotrod of the HD Trikes. The Ultra can carry more luggage and has a fairing.
The only thing I don't like is the reverse gear or the lack of it. Nice scenery from our neighbor in the NODAK!
When I decide to buy a trike, it aint gonna be a Briggs and Davidson. Its gonna be a Wing because that is 5 times the bike.
Nice! I’m sure it will be a nice ride!👍
So on America's earthquakes called roads how do you avoid potholes with a trike? I'm thinking you avoid with the front and take the hit with the rear? On a straight axle that would suck. Hey Indian how about a little competition with a trike with independent rear suspension!?
Independent suspension would be nice!
What bars did you purchase .... I have the 2023 120th anniversary tri-glide and the bars are terrible for me. They just don't fit me. Let me know .
The 120th anniversary models are awesome! I installed the LA Choppers 10" Gloss Black Twin Peaks Ape Hanger 1-1/4" Handlebars. I ordered the bars from denniskirk. Depending on your reach, you may need bars that sit back a little bit further.
@@TriGliderHD Thank you for your response. Appreciate the information. Yeah I'm 5'9 so my reach is not that great . Additionally, I would want chrome bars , as the trike is all about chrome. Not sure how the contrast would appear?
I also have the 120 anniversary I put the 14” factory 47 and legends shocks on the rear got 1500 miles in a week and half best bike ever got.
@@darrylashley5167 Thank you for your response , there are so many to choose from , I just know the stock bars really don't fit me well.
@@darrylashley5167 Did you research prior to purchasing Legends shocks. Additionally, did it delete the ridiculous under the seat stock twist compression knob. I'm looking into the DK-Custom 13 '' system . Thanks again .
I am looking at that exact bike - I was looking for a video like this
Can’t go wrong with a Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra! Thanks for stopping in!
@@TriGliderHD great channel! Can you tell me if there is any truth to “Harley’s leak oil.” I think you’d be the perfect guy to ask. Thanks
@storymansworldofdiscovery1831 I've had many Harleys and not any of them leak oil. That's an old wives tail from non Harley guys! Now if you had an old old 70's or before I could say yes they leak oil.
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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’!
One disadvantage to a trike is you're hitting every pot hole in the road with at least one wheel.
Yep! 😂
That’ll be in another video!
You need to pay attention and ride not on the middle of the lane.
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Hows fuel consumption?
It depends on the conditions, but I’ve been getting between 36-42 mpg. The fuel economy actually slightly improved after installing the Arlen Ness air breather and Cobra Tri Flider slip on mufflers.
So I asked this in another RUclipsr trike freewheeler video but I will be a new trike owner in the near future who is a paraplegic in Texas I would like to take the Harley Davidson 3 day program but after that I’m not sure on what to do after that. Any advice in welcome but I would prefer anyone in Texas thank in advance
We have a Freewheeler and love it. We don’t do long trips, mostly day or weekenders. The Tri Glide is a long distance machine. In your situation I’m not to sure which one would do better for you. The Tri Glide may mean you have to remove more body parts to set up for your chair? Good luck and good riding.
You sound young, Are you too scared to ride on 2 wheels? You'd be better off buying a Miata convertible
Thank you! I’m closing in on 40 and I made the move to a trike after taking one for a test ride back in 2020. It’s a common misconception that trikes are made for the older folks.
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I'd buy a Boss Hoss before I'd buy a Harley any day no matter how much more expensive they are.