A couple of more must have upgrades include split mirrors, headers that reduce heat, clear plastic film to protect your fender’s paint, upgraded shift linkage, luggage rack, and rear bumper.
Great choice of upgrades......l have added all of them to my 2020 TriGlide. Two additional recommendations for the Custom Dynamics L.E.D. package...the programmable strobe modules for the taillights, and the tourpack. These REALLY increase your visibility to other drivers, both day and night. l've actually had "cage dwellers" pull up to me in the daylight, and tell me how much easier it is for them to see me....Solid investments for safety, and peace of mind....Keep the great vids coming.....-Mike
As I am new and researching the HD Tri Glide for future purchase. It would have been great if you could have shown the viewers like myself what the up upgrades look like. Thanks I will keep them in mind. Video was helpful.
Thank you for the suggestion! You can see most of the upgrades mentioned in this video if you check out the first few minutes of my 5 Reasons to buy a HD Trike video.
it's nice to see a tri glide channel. when i bought my bike [2018] i put on mud flaps, rear bumper, luggage rack, lift kit, backrest, and have highway pegs [not yet installed]. i deliberately kept the stock 'sissy' pipes because as a nurse i wanted to preserve my hearing. the lift kit was because of the size of speed bumps back home. the backrest is a godsend on long distance rides; i got the bike to go cross country and then covid happened. [sighs] i did have to change out the brake and clutch levers. they were entirely too large for my hands. the friction zone BEGAN at my fingertips. i stalled a lot until i took the MSF course and discovered other levers that i had zero trouble with. i debated the hammock seat when it was less then 1k and i'm sorry i didnt get it then; the price has gone up considerably. i bought all three maintainance manuals [trike, touring and electrical]. i did add heated grips later on and handlebars that were a bit longer for my comfort. i hate the gps; it doesnt give u exit numbers and very little notice when to take exits. half the time for no apparent reason the voice prompts didnt work. the headset that came with the bike was a piece of crap. i had trouble with the clutch slipping gears on it's own and the mechanic at HD [who got fired] kept telling me i didnt know how to ride the bike. the parts dept said it was because the replacement levers werent a HD brand even though they were 'compatible.' the heel-toe shifter actually got stuck once and i brought the bike in to check the clutch... they rebuilt the transmission at a handsome price [on a new bike]... when they put the heated grips on they installed the right side of the wiring inside the handlebar and the left side outside the handlebar, pinching thru the wiring when they put the handle on... needless to say i dont go there anymore.
I agree with most and have done most I don’t like back rest I have one for my Goldwing trike and took it off so I don’t have one for my Tri Glide and my legs are short so I don’t need pegs
#1 suspension lift, as you said. I choose rear trunk relocation 2" inches aft (I do this to all my touring rides), upgraded suspension and exhuast system of any mfg of choice, trunk luggage rack if you don't have one, rear fender protection and rear bumper. I have a bunch of individual mods but I've had mine since new, 14 TG Twin Cooled w/90K+ miles and have been installing comfort and performance items from day one. The one biggest recomendations I have is don't use the reverse motor if you can help it and definitely when the bike is fully loaded.
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
Save money and resale value by buying a Harley CVO Trike. It has all the upgrades you mentioned & more for less money and better resale value since it is a CVO model and rare.
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 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.👍
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.
Just Wondering: If all these upgrades are so necessary, why do you think HD is producing such a deficient motorcycle? Seems they could get it done right from the factory?
Any motorcycle company could create the “perfect” motorcycle or trike, but there’s big money in parts and accessories. Indian, Honda, and all of the other companies sell stock motorcycles with available parts and accessories as well, so it’s the same across the board.
They do sell it with all the mentioned upgrades and more - it is the CVO model which I bought. It costs more but by the time you add all the parts a CVO has to a Tri-Glide you end up spending more money and will not have the resale value of a CVO.
The free wheeler is a stripped down version of the Tri Glide, but just as awesome. The Tri Glide is fully dressed with a fairing and lowers in the front, along with a tour pack and larger trunk in back. The Tri Glide is also equipped with the HD infotainment system.
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'm on my second HD trike. I put 20,00 on st one afirst and now 18,000 miles on my current one. I had to install foam handle grips on both because they are so hard to steer it flares up ther arthritis in my hands so bad that I can't sleep at night for all the pain. On my 2021 I had to install a heel shifter (my 2020 came with one) so when my gout is flared up and can still shift the stupid thing. I had the seat customized by lowering the passenger seat by an inch and a half and installing gel pads in both the driver and passenger seats. I had it lowered because my wife is crippled and has to pull her way onto the driver seat and then push herself back and UP to the passenger seat with my help. ( It's hard growing OLD) My biggest complaint with the HD trikes (mine is a Tri-Gkide) is the harsh ride of the rear suspension. They ride like a dump truck. I've installed progressive shocks on both my trikes which helps a little and I run 20 psi in the rear tires which also helps a little. The HD trike is fine out on the highway, but in town driving where the roads have cracks, pot holes, patch work and other imperfections it will jar your teeth out. That's why now I am considering selling the Harley and NEVER buying another one and going to a maxi-scooter. At least scooters ride better.
I currently have the stock seat with the leather backrest on my 2022 Tri Glide. I had the air Road Zeppelin on my 2011 Tri glide and I’m actually thinking about getting the updated version if the road Zeppelin for my new trike. The Saddleman Road Sofa is also looking like a decent option.
@@TriGliderHD Handle bars and seats... there are no rentals.... We both know peeps who have purchased the wrong fitment and that's costly..!! . Thank you for your input , appreciate it .
Do they make these Harley Davidson's automatic? Please comment back and let me know. Lost use of strength in arms and legs would love to still ride. Please comment back thank you
A couple of more must have upgrades include split mirrors, headers that reduce heat, clear plastic film to protect your fender’s paint, upgraded shift linkage, luggage rack, and rear bumper.
Great choice of upgrades......l have added all of them to my 2020 TriGlide. Two additional recommendations for the Custom Dynamics L.E.D. package...the programmable strobe modules for the taillights, and the tourpack. These REALLY increase your visibility to other drivers, both day and night. l've actually had "cage dwellers" pull up to me in the daylight, and tell me how much easier it is for them to see me....Solid investments for safety, and peace of mind....Keep the great vids coming.....-Mike
Added the rear bumper to my wife’s 2022 Triglide ultra. Looks great and adds some protection to the rear end
As I am new and researching the HD Tri Glide for future purchase. It would have been great if you could have shown the viewers like myself what the up upgrades look like. Thanks I will keep them in mind. Video was helpful.
Thank you for the suggestion! You can see most of the upgrades mentioned in this video if you check out the first few minutes of my 5 Reasons to buy a HD Trike video.
it's nice to see a tri glide channel. when i bought my bike [2018] i put on mud flaps, rear bumper, luggage rack, lift kit, backrest, and have highway pegs [not yet installed]. i deliberately kept the stock 'sissy' pipes because as a nurse i wanted to preserve my hearing. the lift kit was because of the size of speed bumps back home.
the backrest is a godsend on long distance rides; i got the bike to go cross country and then covid happened. [sighs] i did have to change out the brake and clutch levers. they were entirely too large for my hands. the friction zone BEGAN at my fingertips. i stalled a lot until i took the MSF course and discovered other levers that i had zero trouble with.
i debated the hammock seat when it was less then 1k and i'm sorry i didnt get it then; the price has gone up considerably. i bought all three maintainance manuals [trike, touring and electrical]. i did add heated grips later on and handlebars that were a bit longer for my comfort.
i hate the gps; it doesnt give u exit numbers and very little notice when to take exits. half the time for no apparent reason the voice prompts didnt work. the headset that came with the bike was a piece of crap. i had trouble with the clutch slipping gears on it's own and the mechanic at HD [who got fired] kept telling me i didnt know how to ride the bike. the parts dept said it was because the replacement levers werent a HD brand even though they were 'compatible.'
the heel-toe shifter actually got stuck once and i brought the bike in to check the clutch... they rebuilt the transmission at a handsome price [on a new bike]... when they put the heated grips on they installed the right side of the wiring inside the handlebar and the left side outside the handlebar, pinching thru the wiring when they put the handle on... needless to say i dont go there anymore.
I agree with most and have done most I don’t like back rest I have one for my Goldwing trike and took it off so I don’t have one for my Tri Glide and my legs are short so I don’t need pegs
#1 suspension lift, as you said. I choose rear trunk relocation 2" inches aft (I do this to all my touring rides), upgraded suspension and exhuast system of any mfg of choice, trunk luggage rack if you don't have one, rear fender protection and rear bumper. I have a bunch of individual mods but I've had mine since new, 14 TG Twin Cooled w/90K+ miles and have been installing comfort and performance items from day one. The one biggest recomendations I have is don't use the reverse motor if you can help it and definitely when the bike is fully loaded.
Great list! Thank you!
Great info and very helpful!!!
Nice video keep up the good work fella
I just picked up my 2024 Tri Glide Ultra, same paint as yours. Already added Custom Dynamics LED’s. Good video, ride safe
I have all eight and some more of those upgrades you are 100% right
I also live in northern North Dakota and have a 2016 TriGlide. I got all the upgrades as well and love it. Great video
Nice! Riding weather is creeping in for us. Happy ridin’!
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
Please add links to products you use
Save money and resale value by buying a Harley CVO Trike. It has all the upgrades you mentioned & more for less money and better resale value since it is a CVO model and rare.
Being an old Harley rider the trikes should come with buying extras for what you pay for this trike
That would be awesome! Happy ridin’!
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.
You said the air breather improved your fuel economy. What did your mileage used to be and what is it now?
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.👍
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.
Ok thanks
Just Wondering: If all these upgrades are so necessary, why do you think HD is producing such a deficient motorcycle? Seems they could get it done right from the factory?
Any motorcycle company could create the “perfect” motorcycle or trike, but there’s big money in parts and accessories. Indian, Honda, and all of the other companies sell stock motorcycles with available parts and accessories as well, so it’s the same across the board.
They do sell it with all the mentioned upgrades and more - it is the CVO model which I bought. It costs more but by the time you add all the parts a CVO has to a Tri-Glide you end up spending more money and will not have the resale value of a CVO.
How many miles did you actually ride your trike before putting on the lift kit??
I installed the lift kit when my trike had 2 miles on the odometer. I didn’t have a lift kit on my previous trike and the difference is insane!
I have many upgrade accessories for sale for HD Tri-Glide 2019 model let me know what your looking for?
What is the difference between the freewheeler and the triglide? New rider in the near future
The free wheeler is a stripped down version of the Tri Glide, but just as awesome. The Tri Glide is fully dressed with a fairing and lowers in the front, along with a tour pack and larger trunk in back. The Tri Glide is also equipped with the HD infotainment system.
@@TriGliderHD oh okay thanks so much
If you can take a picture of that for me, like you might like to get that for myself
Why upgrade a $45-$50 trike. Should HD upgrade it from the start.
The ability to customize based on individual taste and comfort is always fun!
Happy ridin’!👍
@@TriGliderHD I agree
I have a RG3 trike, put the Legend suspension front and rear and it still sucks !!! Any suggestions
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'm on my second HD trike. I put 20,00 on st one afirst and now 18,000 miles on my current one. I had to install foam handle grips on both because they are so hard to steer it flares up ther arthritis in my hands so bad that I can't sleep at night for all the pain.
On my 2021 I had to install a heel shifter (my 2020 came with one) so when my gout is flared up and can still shift the stupid thing. I had the seat customized by lowering the passenger seat by an inch and a half and installing gel pads in both the driver and passenger seats. I had it lowered because my wife is crippled and has to pull her way onto the driver seat and then push herself back and UP to the passenger seat with my help. ( It's hard growing OLD)
My biggest complaint with the HD trikes (mine is a Tri-Gkide) is the harsh ride of the rear suspension. They ride like a dump truck. I've installed progressive shocks on both my trikes which helps a little and I run 20 psi in the rear tires which also helps a little. The HD trike is fine out on the highway, but in town driving where the roads have cracks, pot holes, patch work and other imperfections it will jar your teeth out. That's why now I am considering selling the Harley and NEVER buying another one and going to a maxi-scooter. At least scooters ride better.
What seat did you go with ?
I currently have the stock seat with the leather backrest on my 2022 Tri Glide. I had the air Road Zeppelin on my 2011 Tri glide and I’m actually thinking about getting the updated version if the road Zeppelin for my new trike. The Saddleman Road Sofa is also looking like a decent option.
@@TriGliderHD Why not the Mustang seat
@deanbedetti5375 I would certainly consider a Mustang seat if I had access to a demo seat.👍
@@TriGliderHD Handle bars and seats... there are no rentals.... We both know peeps who have purchased the wrong fitment and that's costly..!! . Thank you for your input , appreciate it .
Do they make these Harley Davidson's automatic? Please comment back and let me know. Lost use of strength in arms and legs would love to still ride. Please comment back thank you
Stock HD Tri Glide Ultras have manual transmissions.
@@TriGliderHD Do they make one that is automatic? Please let me know. I don't want to go outlooking. Looking at the bikes and get my heart broke.
As far as I know, they do not make automatic Tri Glides. @@martinneps9387
@@TriGliderHDOkay thank you very much I guess I'll be stuck with four wheels
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You didn't pass a single car where is that road
Turtle Mountain scenic byway in northern North Dakota…It’s always a beautiful ride!
I'm surprised you did not include a engine fan?????? Cin-Cin and Salute 🫡👍❤️👌💪