Thanks for making a trike video without bashing them. Rode 2 wheels for 40 years, went to 3 wheels due to equilibrium problems. Thanks to Harley for continuing to improve the trike.
I started on 2's and moved to trikes in 2015 because my wife had a bad hip and couldn't take being on 2's. I bought a 2019 in September and LOVE it! 6k miles on her and counting. Smooth as silk ride out to Los Angeles from Dallas in October! The TC was useful while riding in the heavy rains going into turns!!! And the engine change from a 103 to a 114...ABOUT TIME HD!!! PERFECT FOR THE FLHTCUTG!!
Trikes are the T bucket of motorcycles. And they are great to have. But more importantly they help those that may not want, or can ride on two wheels and that's awesome.
I have a 2010 harley tri glide 8 years so much fun love it actually wanting the freewheeler trike I was born with a nerve condition and my right leg is turned gets worse as I got older I had a lil dirt bike as a kid but grew up on quads my dirt bike I had problems with it fell more and couldn’t handle it as well as my quad so love my trike awesome
Wife & I are on our second pair of TriGlides. 2018 Decked out anniversary rides. They are rewards after both of us riding Harleys all our lives. Retired & loving it. Grant ya, you lose the Dance, but still In the wind.
I owned a 2016 trike, had to sell it for a move overseas in 2018. I owned it because it was fun to ride. No excuses. It was fun to ride. Plan to get another when I get back to the states!
I just recently purchased my Trike and let me tell you it’s fantastic. I recently sold my ultra limited and was skeptical at first. Was the best decision I made.
John, I rode an HD Trike (after a Road Glide and Breakout) at an HD demo event just for grits ‘n shiggles, and to answer given curiosities... I’m hooked! This thing was so damn pleasurable and cornered like a slot car. As a rider who enjoys extreme weather riding day or night, should I ever be in a position to buy a full tourer, I’ll probably get one of these. To the naysayers: just try it first. I’m so happy HD is addressing the clutch engagement thing. I own an ‘05 with cable clutch and hydraulic was my biggest disappointment at that same event. Keep on keepin’ on... hope to make my second ride a 3-wheeler one day!
I was pretty anti-trike for a while but now that I’ve been riding I am starting to look at them a little differently. Just think of all the places you could mount a GoPro on that bad boy. It’s a TH-camrs dream.
Got my wife a 2012 Tr Glide, put 35000 miles on it in 2 years, traded it on a 2016 Tri Glide, she's put 10000 mike on it this year. She Love her Tri Glides (traded her 94 Fatboy after her knee replacement), Love the colors on that one, and the 114...WOW, our 103 has a stage 2 and Vance and Hines Twin slash. Great Video
I'm glad you brought up the difference in turning a trike vs. 2-wheel.. In four months I'll begin my 51st year on two wheels. When I lose the faculty of balance and/or too stiff/old to get on/off, I'll quit.. If I tried to ride a trike I'd be dead within one mile....'cause I'd "lean" into the turn, go the opposite direction and end up as a truck's hood ornament.. Great video - as always..
Good coffee?? Hey John just a tidbit of info..I've been hearing all these tire pressures from everyone your info was right on the money.. as I said I bought Michelin Scorchers for my Dyna Switchback..WHAT A DIFFERENCE from Dunlops..My son called Michelin in South Carolina..they said KEEP the air pressure what's on the down tube as you said. Thanks.as far as my 1200low t sporty these Scorchers are still. Stock and 6000 miles..what a bike 4th one I've had and this one's the best..thanks again
I have a 2017 and it is awesome. I can only imagine what a brand new one would be. Perfect bike for older people like me who do not want to quit riding.
I took the '19 trike for a demo ride at the Barber's Vintage Festival in Birmingham, Alabama last October. After having to watch a 10-minute video on the trike systems and being given a pep talk by the factory demo guys, I was curious about all the fuss of riding a trike. After I pulled away to do my parking lot familiarization ride, I COULDN'T KEEP MY FEET UP! After 40 years of two-wheelers, my muscle memory insisted on putting my foot down at stops. During the entire ride, I had to keep reminding myself to keep my feet on the footboards. Riding a trike is a completely different experience. John's right about taking one for a test ride before buying one.
Before I bought mine I rented one for 3 days. First day I hated it. Second day I warmed up to it. Third day I loved it. Going on 3 yrs now and love it more each time I ride it.
You know that’s one Perdy machine. My father is 78. He rides California to sturgis yearly. Taking the curves a little slower helps with how much muscling you have to do.
I ride an '05 Road Glide I had converted to a trike because my whole lower back is destroyed... Would love to get a new one, but I am now so spoiled by the frame mounted faring I didn't even want to try the new Tri-Glide. The reason I went with building one tho was because the former Lehmann rear end was so stiff and not independent suspension, but with this new one being independent, that warrants at least a test ride!!! Thank you Mr. Maxwell for the thorough infomercials!!! (Fred Marshall)
I know this video is 4 years old, but it really helped me decide to buy a 2019 Tri Glide. The one I got is the same color combination, too! You’ve got a new subscriber! Oh, and thank you for letting me know to apply a brake when I want to start it in gear!
i went to trike after my accident where had they had to do surgrey for my leg which resulted in them going through my knee twice and after that a two wheeler just wont happen the knee is just to damn unstable and on top of that the ankle blew apart .. but hey a trike is just as much fun and going on the highway is super comfortable for long trips
Just a few days away from getting my FXR, can you imagine a 1990 with 8,548 miles ? Soon to be the third owner, two and a half weeks in FL. and a FXR Merry Christmas to me !
Great video man, when my street glide got a little heavy for me to hold up I went to a 2015 Freewheeler and luv it more and more every time I ride it. This year I rode it down to Bring it Home, in Paris Tx...had a beast ( met u while there ) was shocked at how many trikes I saw there. Keep your knees in the breezes... after all that's what it's all about
I have owned two trikes now I had the 2012 in which we road to Alaska and back. I went back to two wheel medical reason (lower legs) I had to come off. I purchased the 2017 while deployed and love it. I have added a lot to it to make it mine. The Demo ride help and even thou I had a trike I was to watch a video but lucky for me the DVD broke LOL so I had a small demo in the parking lot to prove I knew how to. This is a great video to show what you could. I loved the radio and suspension and wished they would have redesigned the trunk. So I added shock and lift kit the trike rocks plus the recluse clutch and mMD reverse. Electric motor on them are not good. Thanks again
Jon I just got done watching a trach a video nice bike you forgot to mention about the reverse how it works the relay switch case it pops the breaker I got a friend bought one 2015 he has a problem with his breaker thank you
John, I spent close to 5 1/2 years in Columbus at Benning. And, from a Cali guy, I actually miss Columbus and Georgia at times. And still recognize some of the places you ride around. And I’ve been to that dealership.! And cause of your videos. I’ll be attending MMI in Phoenix Arizona in March.
I rode two wheels when I was a kid. But due to my double lung transplant. And nerve damage in my left foot. I had to go to a trike. Thank you for this video.
Excellent video! I couldn't deal with that tinted windshield. It obscures too much road. Two wheeled motorcyclists are always telling us how much upper body strength trikes (Harley and BRP Spyder) takes, but I didn't find it objectionable at all. Perhaps if I rode one all day for a long day... At first I thought I'd want a Harley Trike, and got my 3 wheeled MSF endorsement. Turns out I prefer the way a BRP Spyder rides better. They are strange looking - but fun. That Harley is $38K? YIKES. That's $11K more than the last new car I bought!
I get why people would switch over to trikes, I've rode one and agree that it takes a lot of upper body strength to steer it. So when do you think they will come out with some kind of power steering for one?
All joking aside, I rode a 2016 (or there about, it was a 103) trike for a 300 mile ride in Texas. That one lacked enough low end torque for the weight. Fun to try for a day. Always thought that an electric motor in the trunk would add a lot to it off the line. Plus, it should be able to lay a pair of black lines (is it a limited slip?).
nice looking bike. i got bad knees and hips.I always wanted a harley davidson and the trike is my only hope. the way i see it, a harley is a harley and dont matter what it is
Going to definitely have the updated clutch part put in my 18 limited. I hate the engagement all the way to the end of the stroke. Going in for first service and clutch recall so I'll have it done then. Thanks for the heads up. Love your vids.
Let us know... Just did service on 2018 triglides & was told the change happened in 2016. Clutch still way out their after recall. Dam not good, thank you
Great info. I do like it, but not sure it is quite time yet to add another wheel. None of our local dealers have a new trike in anything other than vivid black and the red and silver combo.
Hi John, another to the point and honest review. Never thought much of the Trike, but now see how it CAN be an alternate choice for some riders, many also who are getting older and don't want to go smaller and lighter and possibly lose some of that "Big bike" feel and comfort. Thanks
Been riding since 9yrs old, I'm 63 now. Bought a 17' Tri Glide 2 yrs ago because I'm into the touring bikes and they keep getting heavier every year. Rented a trike for 3 days and put 600 miles on it. Took it back to the dealers and bought one. Last year a deer ran out in front of me. I was doing about 50mpg. Didn't T-bone it but just clipped the lower part of it's rear leg with the front tire. Big thump through the forks. Both of us survived. Not sure that a two wheeler would have stayed up. Lovin the Tri Glide.
@@johneaton3609 Hi John, I'm 61 and last June bought my first Harley, a 2018 Road King. Love the bike but often feel the weight when moving the bike around, or during very slow maneuvers. I see a trike in my future...Ride often and be safe John.
Mr Maxwell. I have a 2020 Tri Glide. How do you calculate the shock pre-Load on this model? The calculator on the H-D connect app isn’t giving me the information.
Harley really needs to compete with the reverse trike market. I know they're terrified of some of their customer base hating the idea but they need to take risks. I am now sure how the styling would look but can am has got that market down pack. The reverse trike would alleviate a lot of the issues Harley is having with the trikes steering and stability. Can am has power assisted steering so that it is not difficult to turn for older folks. This is why they're losing so many customers because they're too afraid to take any risks.
I have a question waiting for delivery on my 2022 tri glide thinking about getting a rekluse clutch installed, your thoughts please good idea or not. thank you
John Maxwell A clip on various options for the clutch lever would be fantastic. Travel distance for the friction zone is an issue for many. So many owners have that issue, we would certainly appreciate knowing the options available to us. May they be a change of lever or an internal clutch component replacement. Thanks, great videos.
a mechanic tried to find adustable clutch / brake for me and said they fit everything BUT a trike [sighs]. My hands are shorter than most men's but i had to get used to the travel being so far out. A semi auto clutch w/paddle was going to run me 2k plus labor [screw that]. Maybe the 2019 levers can go on a 2018? Still looking for a resolution.
Rosemary [US-CT] take a look at Kuryakyn Blade lever, they offer a closer reach model, also on the web, Hogleverage.com offer an adjustable lever. And I think a company called PSR have an adjustable lever as well.
I really like your camera placement - a lot less wind noise when you are speaking. And it's a great camera angle (perspective.) I've never ridden a trike (per se) but have driven a couple of side car rigs - 1 on a Gold Wing and the other on a HD with manual shift (lever.) I suspect these new bikes are great to drive - not ride! And it's been years since I was last on a 2-wheeler (late 1980's.) Thanks for sharing :)
We really like our 2017 custom color 2 tone blue and the transition was easy my question is the 114 top end going to be in the P&A catalog for us 107 owners , it has been none of the upgrades were available for the trike and I can’t say that I felt that I needed traction control they take the curves great
John, what do you think about the linked brake system? I’m working on an ‘18 115 anniversary trike at our dealership out in the Pacific Northwest for one of our Vietnam Vets. His old trike we liked up the front & rear master cylinders since he can only use the front brake. The newer set ups have changed the thread pitch on the master cylinders not allowing us to do the same set up. I’m planning on tapping into the link somewhere to get the same effect. Short story long, what do think about how much percentage the front brake is linking up with the rear?
I use both brakes when stopping, so I didn’t notice it. The only time I’ve ever noticed it on the touring models is when there is a big wheel and the front brake lever pushes out. The system thinks that there is an issue because the large front wheel messes with the sensors.
Do you know a Mitch Mottern? Back in the early 90s we did MMI together then he was going to Chattahoochee Harley. His old lady, Glenda, Mitch, and me and mine used to party some as we lived across from each other in some apartments. Just curious. Be safe, have fun.
Really like your ride and reviews. Reminds me of Shawn Smoaks, master mech at Pro Caliber Motorsports. You, Shawn, Ryan Urlacher, Shadetree...and a few others are my favorites. Forgot how many bike posts I watch:)
Hey John I have a difficult question sorry to bother you on Saturday. Is there a toe and he'll shifter for my 15 switchback. I bought one last year from jp cycles and it didn't fit..that shaft on the transmission didn't stick out far enough. Does anybody make a hell shifter for this bike or is it a major job to change things??! Thank from Robbie in winter Haven,fl
John, as for your comment on needing a lot of upper body strength to turn the Tri Glide it is much easier to simultaneously push with one hand while pulling with the other. Check out " Wanda's Incredible Ride" she's nearly 70 years old and handles her Tri Glide like a boss. I am confident on good days I can out arm wrestle her 30 to 40% of the time. Also, about cornering too fast...there is a little black box under the seat. That is the IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit) I prefer to call it the Inertia MANAGEMENT Unit. In the event that a rear wheel loses road contact due to high speed cornering the IMU reduces velocity to the contact wheel either by throttling down or lightly braking to ensure prevention of a roll over. Stay safe my friend. Bill Keys
John,the more they sell the more you have a chance of working in them.I know if I ever get things going the right way I'll get a bike from your dealership so I can listen to Alan Jackson on my trip to Indiana with a layover in the smilies where tail of the Dragon has nothing on the roads I remember 20 yr ago(which may have changed now, 127 is relatively straight now on Ky/Tn border.Let's hope they didn't butcher 154 also.I got side tracked but this does come back as a "comission" for you although not in the traditional sense.
Been riding HARLEYS since about 1975 / motorcycles since 1970. It’s time to think about a three wheeler / Constant migraines & vertigo every day is a bitch⁉️ 68 yrs old this month & not ready to hang up my gloves yet. Thanks for the VID. & the info⁉️!!! WILLY CA 🦅🏍⚒☠️⚡️🌎🇺🇸🏥🦠🏥💣🙏👍🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥9️⃣
I was reading through some of the comments and im glad to see HD modernize the trike. Do you need traction control abs and something that heavy... most of the time you don't but when you do it's good to have it! Great video
Neutral should be used to make it easier on the starter motor, but sometimes you need to start in gear (think stalling). Nice to know how to do it! Since it’s different on trikes it throws folks sometimes.
You show us your blank work list for the day meanwhile I had a 9 am appt at Orlando H-D Monday for a bracket repair under the fairing and a new rear tire and this monring they told me they may get to it today. I personally would expect you guys to be busy. You mention people getting trikes because they are less strong but it takes a lot to turn the trikes. I see your point I personally feel it is more a matter of being able to hold the bikes up. I know that while I am a phycially strong man, my back and knee issues may see me on a trike one day.
I think this whole "trikes create a major upper body workout" thing may be a bit over-stated. I was on a Can-Am for two long hot days in the summer and I didn't think they overtaxed my upper body muscles. I don't recall any arm or back soreness. And no - I do not lift weights.
@@BegoneJonah Not a real workout but in tighter higher speed corners it takes a little force. Can't compare to the Can Ams they have power assisted stearing, one of the folks I ride with has a CAN AM and she can turn with her fingertips, no so much on my trike.
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Thanks for making a trike video without bashing them. Rode 2 wheels for 40 years, went to 3 wheels due to equilibrium problems. Thanks to Harley for continuing to improve the trike.
gary krause you got it brother! When I can’t do 2 anymore, I’ll go to 3 wheels
If you rode a 2 wheeler for 40 years you get the man pass to go to a trike.
Exactly why I have to move from my Bagger to a trike equilibrium problems it sux but its a new adventure and back in the wind.
Watching your 75 plus year old Dad ride again.... PRICELESS!!
I just brought a 2019 Tri-Glide Im still in my break-in period at 64 miles but I love the way it rides. 8th motorcycle Ive owned, 1st Harley 1st Trike
I started on 2's and moved to trikes in 2015 because my wife had a bad hip and couldn't take being on 2's. I bought a 2019 in September and LOVE it! 6k miles on her and counting. Smooth as silk ride out to Los Angeles from Dallas in October! The TC was useful while riding in the heavy rains going into turns!!! And the engine change from a 103 to a 114...ABOUT TIME HD!!! PERFECT FOR THE FLHTCUTG!!
Trikes are the T bucket of motorcycles. And they are great to have. But more importantly they help those that may not want, or can ride on two wheels and that's awesome.
Yeah get your wife the trike and you dont have to haul all you clothes on a road trip. Win win
@@TheBlueBikeDoyle lol, I needed that one:)
What’s a “T bucket”?
A T-bucket (or Bucket T) is a hot rod, based on a Ford Model T of the 1915 to 1927 era, but extensively modified
More like a T Bagg’n bike
I have a 2010 harley tri glide 8 years so much fun love it actually wanting the freewheeler trike I was born with a nerve condition and my right leg is turned gets worse as I got older I had a lil dirt bike as a kid but grew up on quads my dirt bike I had problems with it fell more and couldn’t handle it as well as my quad so love my trike awesome
Wife & I are on our second pair of TriGlides. 2018 Decked out anniversary rides. They are rewards after both of us riding Harleys all our lives. Retired & loving it. Grant ya, you lose the Dance, but still In the wind.
I owned a 2016 trike, had to sell it for a move overseas in 2018. I owned it because it was fun to ride. No excuses. It was fun to ride. Plan to get another when I get back to the states!
I just recently purchased my Trike and let me tell you it’s fantastic. I recently sold my ultra limited and was skeptical at first. Was the best decision I made.
John,
I rode an HD Trike (after a Road Glide and Breakout) at an HD demo event just for grits ‘n shiggles, and to answer given curiosities... I’m hooked! This thing was so damn pleasurable and cornered like a slot car. As a rider who enjoys extreme weather riding day or night, should I ever be in a position to buy a full tourer, I’ll probably get one of these. To the naysayers: just try it first.
I’m so happy HD is addressing the clutch engagement thing. I own an ‘05 with cable clutch and hydraulic was my biggest disappointment at that same event.
Keep on keepin’ on... hope to make my second ride a 3-wheeler one day!
I was pretty anti-trike for a while but now that I’ve been riding I am starting to look at them a little differently. Just think of all the places you could mount a GoPro on that bad boy. It’s a TH-camrs dream.
Got my wife a 2012 Tr Glide, put 35000 miles on it in 2 years, traded it on a 2016 Tri Glide, she's put 10000 mike on it this year. She Love her Tri Glides (traded her 94 Fatboy after her knee replacement), Love the colors on that one, and the 114...WOW, our 103 has a stage 2 and Vance and Hines Twin slash. Great Video
i think a good reason is safer then 2 wheels cars can see them better because of the size, isnt always about being older...
I'm glad you brought up the difference in turning a trike vs. 2-wheel.. In four months I'll begin my 51st year on two wheels. When I lose the faculty of balance and/or too stiff/old to get on/off, I'll quit.. If I tried to ride a trike I'd be dead within one mile....'cause I'd "lean" into the turn, go the opposite direction and end up as a truck's hood ornament.. Great video - as always..
Good coffee?? Hey John just a tidbit of info..I've been hearing all these tire pressures from everyone your info was right on the money.. as I said I bought Michelin Scorchers for my Dyna Switchback..WHAT A DIFFERENCE from Dunlops..My son called Michelin in South Carolina..they said KEEP the air pressure what's on the down tube as you said. Thanks.as far as my 1200low t sporty these Scorchers are still. Stock and 6000 miles..what a bike 4th one I've had and this one's the best..thanks again
I have a 2017 and it is awesome. I can only imagine what a brand new one would be. Perfect bike for older people like me who do not want to quit riding.
Thx for the Trike Infomercial... And the best part was the out take end!!
I took the '19 trike for a demo ride at the Barber's Vintage Festival in Birmingham, Alabama last October. After having to watch a 10-minute video on the trike systems and being given a pep talk by the factory demo guys, I was curious about all the fuss of riding a trike. After I pulled away to do my parking lot familiarization ride, I COULDN'T KEEP MY FEET UP! After 40 years of two-wheelers, my muscle memory insisted on putting my foot down at stops. During the entire ride, I had to keep reminding myself to keep my feet on the footboards. Riding a trike is a completely different experience. John's right about taking one for a test ride before buying one.
Before I bought mine I rented one for 3 days. First day I hated it. Second day I warmed up to it. Third day I loved it. Going on 3 yrs now and love it more each time I ride it.
You know that’s one Perdy machine. My father is 78. He rides California to sturgis yearly. Taking the curves a little slower helps with how much muscling you have to do.
I ride an '05 Road Glide I had converted to a trike because my whole lower back is destroyed... Would love to get a new one, but I am now so spoiled by the frame mounted faring I didn't even want to try the new Tri-Glide. The reason I went with building one tho was because the former Lehmann rear end was so stiff and not independent suspension, but with this new one being independent, that warrants at least a test ride!!! Thank you Mr. Maxwell for the thorough infomercials!!!
(Fred Marshall)
The triglides HD builds are strait axle
Awesome new model. Harley stepping up the game
I know this video is 4 years old, but it really helped me decide to buy a 2019 Tri Glide. The one I got is the same color combination, too! You’ve got a new subscriber!
Oh, and thank you for letting me know to apply a brake when I want to start it in gear!
Great video. I'm quite a few years away from needing to look at a trike but it's nice to see Harley isn't neglecting them.
i went to trike after my accident where had they had to do surgrey for my leg which resulted in them going through my knee twice and after that a two wheeler just wont happen the knee is just to damn unstable and on top of that the ankle blew apart .. but hey a trike is just as much fun and going on the highway is super comfortable for long trips
Glad you’re still in the wind!
Very nice trike. Love the color
caught the thumbs up in chrome and loved the finger up in the out take
Just a few days away from getting my FXR, can you imagine a 1990 with 8,548 miles ? Soon to be the third owner, two and a half weeks in FL. and a FXR Merry Christmas to me !
Awesome!
Great video man, when my street glide got a little heavy for me to hold up I went to a 2015 Freewheeler and luv it more and more every time I ride it. This year I rode it down to Bring it Home, in Paris Tx...had a beast ( met u while there ) was shocked at how many trikes I saw there. Keep your knees in the breezes... after all that's what it's all about
I have owned two trikes now I had the 2012 in which we road to Alaska and back. I went back to two wheel medical reason (lower legs) I had to come off. I purchased the 2017 while deployed and love it. I have added a lot to it to make it mine. The Demo ride help and even thou I had a trike I was to watch a video but lucky for me the DVD broke LOL so I had a small demo in the parking lot to prove I knew how to. This is a great video to show what you could. I loved the radio and suspension and wished they would have redesigned the trunk. So I added shock and lift kit the trike rocks plus the recluse clutch and mMD reverse. Electric motor on them are not good. Thanks again
What Co. built the reverse???
Jon I just got done watching a trach a video nice bike you forgot to mention about the reverse how it works the relay switch case it pops the breaker I got a friend bought one 2015 he has a problem with his breaker thank you
John, I spent close to 5 1/2 years in Columbus at Benning. And, from a Cali guy, I actually miss Columbus and Georgia at times. And still recognize some of the places you ride around. And I’ve been to that dealership.! And cause of your videos. I’ll be attending MMI in Phoenix Arizona in March.
I rode two wheels when I was a kid. But due to my double lung transplant. And nerve damage in my left foot. I had to go to a trike. Thank you for this video.
The Dampener helps if you hit pothole while turning or in a curve, wont jerk the handelbar out of your hands
For sure! I’ve ridden some without it. It’s downright scary
Send the trike to me for a winter vehicle up here in Indiana.I'll test out that traction control !
Excellent video!
I couldn't deal with that tinted windshield. It obscures too much road.
Two wheeled motorcyclists are always telling us how much upper body strength trikes (Harley and BRP Spyder) takes, but I didn't find it objectionable at all. Perhaps if I rode one all day for a long day...
At first I thought I'd want a Harley Trike, and got my 3 wheeled MSF endorsement. Turns out I prefer the way a BRP Spyder rides better. They are strange looking - but fun.
That Harley is $38K? YIKES. That's $11K more than the last new car I bought!
yeah. and the distortion of the view is terrible. but it is a damn good looking trike!
@@954Lacko Agreed! I like how trikes look.
I get why people would switch over to trikes, I've rode one and agree that it takes a lot of upper body strength to steer it. So when do you think they will come out with some kind of power steering for one?
HD, how about a hybrid electric trike? Drop the livewire motor in the trunk. 😁
I bet we'll see those eventually.
Wes Clark it could be a fast HD 🤔
All joking aside, I rode a 2016 (or there about, it was a 103) trike for a 300 mile ride in Texas. That one lacked enough low end torque for the weight. Fun to try for a day. Always thought that an electric motor in the trunk would add a lot to it off the line. Plus, it should be able to lay a pair of black lines (is it a limited slip?).
nice looking bike. i got bad knees and hips.I always wanted a harley davidson and the trike is my only hope. the way i see it, a harley is a harley and dont matter what it is
I’m not a fan of the hydraulic clutch I own both I want to be able to adjust the free play to my liking.
Going to definitely have the updated clutch part put in my 18 limited. I hate the engagement all the way to the end of the stroke. Going in for first service and clutch recall so I'll have it done then. Thanks for the heads up. Love your vids.
Let us know... Just did service on 2018 triglides & was told the change happened in 2016. Clutch still way out their after recall. Dam not good, thank you
I have a mountain of back problems and Im getting older. My legs suffer from weakness, so the ole trike looks better every year.
I have a 13 triglide and love it .
Great info. I do like it, but not sure it is quite time yet to add another wheel. None of our local dealers have a new trike in anything other than vivid black and the red and silver combo.
"Ah what the heck is Connor doing out here.....Hi Connor 👋"....my girlfriend was absolutely dying 😂
Hi John, another to the point and honest review. Never thought much of the Trike, but now see how it CAN be an alternate choice for some riders, many also who are getting older and don't want to go smaller and lighter and possibly lose some of that "Big bike" feel and comfort. Thanks
Been riding since 9yrs old, I'm 63 now. Bought a 17' Tri Glide 2 yrs ago because I'm into the touring bikes and they keep getting heavier every year. Rented a trike for 3 days and put 600 miles on it. Took it back to the dealers and bought one. Last year a deer ran out in front of me. I was doing about 50mpg. Didn't T-bone it but just clipped the lower part of it's rear leg with the front tire. Big thump through the forks. Both of us survived. Not sure that a two wheeler would have stayed up. Lovin the Tri Glide.
@@johneaton3609 Hi John, I'm 61 and last June bought my first Harley, a 2018 Road King. Love the bike but often feel the weight when moving the bike around, or during very slow maneuvers. I see a trike in my future...Ride often and be safe John.
Changed your mind about the BMW?
Only 38.5! In that case I think all get two, one for the daily commute and one for the weekends :D
Dude that's exactly how the clutch on my 18 streetglide is! It engages/releases way way out
It would appear, your time at "FLMM" added some new production skills. Nicely done John Maxwell.
Mr Maxwell. I have a 2020 Tri Glide. How do you calculate the shock pre-Load on this model? The calculator on the H-D connect app isn’t giving me the information.
Always wanted to take a trike and hot rod the crap out of it. Foot clutch, tank shift, wide whites etc... great video.
I'm a happy Harley owner but if I was spending that sort of money I'd be getting a Gold Wing trike, shaft drive and sooo smooth.
Harley really needs to compete with the reverse trike market. I know they're terrified of some of their customer base hating the idea but they need to take risks. I am now sure how the styling would look but can am has got that market down pack. The reverse trike would alleviate a lot of the issues Harley is having with the trikes steering and stability. Can am has power assisted steering so that it is not difficult to turn for older folks. This is why they're losing so many customers because they're too afraid to take any risks.
I have a question waiting for delivery on my 2022 tri glide thinking about getting a rekluse clutch installed, your thoughts please good idea or not. thank you
Like the videos.
Why doesn't Harley put a independent rear suspension. Wouldn't that give you a smoother ride?
John, I think I could easily be persuaded to ride a trike. I love the looks of that one. Good video.
How would you ever swerve to avoid something on the road on a trike?
John Maxwell A clip on various options for the clutch lever would be fantastic. Travel distance for the friction zone is an issue for many. So many owners have that issue, we would certainly appreciate knowing the options available to us. May they be a change of lever or an internal clutch component replacement. Thanks, great videos.
a mechanic tried to find adustable clutch / brake for me and said they fit everything BUT a trike [sighs]. My hands are shorter than most men's but i had to get used to the travel being so far out. A semi auto clutch w/paddle was going to run me 2k plus labor [screw that]. Maybe the 2019 levers can go on a 2018? Still looking for a resolution.
Rosemary [US-CT] take a look at Kuryakyn Blade lever, they offer a closer reach model, also on the web, Hogleverage.com offer an adjustable lever. And I think a company called PSR have an adjustable lever as well.
@@paulhd9535 ty for the references man. Wayyyy down i found an answer to one question; John said the 2019 levers can be fitted to an older bike.
I really like your camera placement - a lot less wind noise when you are speaking. And it's a great camera angle (perspective.) I've never ridden a trike (per se) but have driven a couple of side car rigs - 1 on a Gold Wing and the other on a HD with manual shift (lever.) I suspect these new bikes are great to drive - not ride! And it's been years since I was last on a 2-wheeler (late 1980's.) Thanks for sharing :)
Still no independent rear suspension for the Tri-Glide even though the aftermarket world is killing it with them...
I like the paint scheme
We really like our 2017 custom color 2 tone blue and the transition was easy my question is the 114 top end going to be in the P&A catalog for us 107 owners , it has been none of the upgrades were available for the trike and I can’t say that I felt that I needed traction control they take the curves great
John, what do you think about the linked brake system? I’m working on an ‘18 115 anniversary trike at our dealership out in the Pacific Northwest for one of our Vietnam Vets.
His old trike we liked up the front & rear master cylinders since he can only use the front brake. The newer set ups have changed the thread pitch on the master cylinders not allowing us to do the same set up. I’m planning on tapping into the link somewhere to get the same effect.
Short story long, what do think about how much percentage the front brake is linking up with the rear?
I use both brakes when stopping, so I didn’t notice it. The only time I’ve ever noticed it on the touring models is when there is a big wheel and the front brake lever pushes out. The system thinks that there is an issue because the large front wheel messes with the sensors.
Do a review on that RR in that background!
Do you know a Mitch Mottern? Back in the early 90s we did MMI together then he was going to Chattahoochee Harley. His old lady, Glenda, Mitch, and me and mine used to party some as we lived across from each other in some apartments. Just curious. Be safe, have fun.
The new part in the granny you was talking about the company that I work for make it .
Are they still automatic or is that a option
Really like your ride and reviews. Reminds me of Shawn Smoaks, master mech at Pro Caliber Motorsports. You, Shawn, Ryan Urlacher, Shadetree...and a few others are my favorites. Forgot how many bike posts I watch:)
Hey John I have a difficult question sorry to bother you on Saturday. Is there a toe and he'll shifter for my 15 switchback. I bought one last year from jp cycles and it didn't fit..that shaft on the transmission didn't stick out far enough. Does anybody make a hell shifter for this bike or is it a major job to change things??! Thank from Robbie in winter Haven,fl
How do you take off the sit to jump start that?
sounds good with stock pipes!
John, as for your comment on needing a lot of upper body strength to turn the Tri Glide it is much easier to simultaneously push with one hand while pulling with the other. Check out " Wanda's Incredible Ride" she's nearly 70 years old and handles her Tri Glide like a boss. I am confident on good days I can out arm wrestle her 30 to 40% of the time. Also, about cornering too fast...there is a little black box under the seat. That is the IMU (Inertia Measurement Unit) I prefer to call it the Inertia MANAGEMENT Unit. In the event that a rear wheel loses road contact due to high speed cornering the IMU reduces velocity to the contact wheel either by throttling down or lightly braking to ensure prevention of a roll over. Stay safe my friend. Bill Keys
John quick question... Not trying to make it sound stupid but I do want to know do these new trikes have reverse?
Yes they do
I’m 14 when I’m older I want one of those they are dope
Any news from Harley to add power steering?
is there a different rake/ trail angle on the trike vs standard Ultra?
Your videos are the best.
Thanks for doing a trike review. Good video. Thanks for the smile from outtakes.
can the trike come with automatic tran
I recently saw a video on TH-cam about automatic clutches for Harley Davidson's, Do you know if they still make them ?
Any recommendations on how to get a gas cap off a 07 Fatboy Softtail? Gas cap keeps spinning and it doesn't use a key.
hope you getting a commission on all the sales you getting the company, seeing you have such a fantastic youtube channel
One could wish
that a bit of a booooo
John,the more they sell the more you have a chance of working in them.I know if I ever get things going the right way I'll get a bike from your dealership so I can listen to Alan Jackson on my trip to Indiana with a layover in the smilies where tail of the Dragon has nothing on the roads I remember 20 yr ago(which may have changed now, 127 is relatively straight now on Ky/Tn border.Let's hope they didn't butcher 154 also.I got side tracked but this does come back as a "comission" for you although not in the traditional sense.
What the heck Coner was doing out there?
I'm curious about backing that thing up. Did I read that the first of the "modern" Harley Trikes had an electric reverse? What about this new one?
No changes to the reverse motor. It’s still electric.
Yeah, it's an electric starter motor. Be careful, it burns out easily ... usually RIGHT after the warranty expires. I've been there.
Is there a UK legal version available? If so what's the price?
Is that new clutch disc able to be added to a 17 limited to help ease out the clutch
Yes
Can you tell me whats the best led conversion headlight for my 2006 nighttrain please and thank you.
Please do more in depth reviews of the 2 trike models by HD!!! These seem to be secret agents to the average biker!!!
Been riding HARLEYS since about 1975 / motorcycles since 1970. It’s time to think about a three wheeler / Constant migraines & vertigo every day is a bitch⁉️ 68 yrs old this month & not ready to hang up my gloves yet. Thanks for the VID. & the info⁉️!!! WILLY CA 🦅🏍⚒☠️⚡️🌎🇺🇸🏥🦠🏥💣🙏👍🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥9️⃣
Don’t like trikes...won’t own one....if I get bad enough physically that I can’t ride......I’ll build a 32 ford roadster.
Great video I enjoyed it
I'm a little shocked for the price it doesn't include the heated grips or luggage rack on the tour pak like the Limited.
Very nice review.
I was shocked that for the price that it wasnt a fully loaded car.
my trike cost 40k... should have included a man for the back seat ! [wink}
I was reading through some of the comments and im glad to see HD modernize the trike. Do you need traction control abs and something that heavy... most of the time you don't but when you do it's good to have it! Great video
The official HD manual states to start the motorcycle in neutral. Do you know something we don't?
Neutral should be used to make it easier on the starter motor, but sometimes you need to start in gear (think stalling). Nice to know how to do it! Since it’s different on trikes it throws folks sometimes.
i start my trike in gear with the clutch in; the primary problem being i had a hell of a time getting it into neutral...
I’m not in the market for a trike, but I enjoyed the video, John!
2019 is one of the model yrs of the rear brake controversy and crashing in turns.. 2020 also I think
That’s an awesome looking bike bro
And why would you need traction control in Florida or for that matter on a Scooter?
Clu uck seriously?
Hey I recently saw a video on TH-cam about automatic clutches for Harley Davidson s , Do You know if they still make them ?
You show us your blank work list for the day meanwhile I had a 9 am appt at Orlando H-D Monday for a bracket repair under the fairing and a new rear tire and this monring they told me they may get to it today. I personally would expect you guys to be busy. You mention people getting trikes because they are less strong but it takes a lot to turn the trikes. I see your point I personally feel it is more a matter of being able to hold the bikes up. I know that while I am a phycially strong man, my back and knee issues may see me on a trike one day.
The reason I am on a trike my legs are shot, check them out they are a blast.... also SCA Kro?
I think this whole "trikes create a major upper body workout" thing may be a bit over-stated. I was on a Can-Am for two long hot days in the summer and I didn't think they overtaxed my upper body muscles. I don't recall any arm or back soreness. And no - I do not lift weights.
@@BegoneJonah Not a real workout but in tighter higher speed corners it takes a little force. Can't compare to the Can Ams they have power assisted stearing, one of the folks I ride with has a CAN AM and she can turn with her fingertips, no so much on my trike.
James Holbert sure am
@@krobarrides9028 small world. I was Hrolfr way back when, it's been a few years.
Do they make it with the 17 and