TriGlide -- Comments anyone?

flhtcutg_tri_glide

ktallen, under what conditions did the RCM breaker kick out? Going uphill, two up?
The breaker on the RCM (Reverse control module) will still make contact and the reverse work with it not fully in. After you go into reverse and put a load on it it will trigger a break. Make sure it is fully engaged.
Another thing to check is the high current connections on the RCM.
If it is slightly loose it will cause too much load and trigger the breaker.
Here is how to check the connections:
1. Take the seat off.
2. Disconnect the high current connection. It is on the left side, under the seat, zip tied to the frame. It's a black round connector.
3. The left side of the RCM is a boot with two high current wires. Check the nut and make sure it is tight.
4. Check the relay and motor connection also.

If all connections are tight and it keeps triggering the breaker it could just be a bad breaker on the RCM.

Just remember while checking or servicing the reverse system ALWAYS disconnect the high current connection. It is directly connected to the battery so taking the maxi fuse out will do nothing.

ktallen

The harley shop checked it and the factory service rep looked at also. They could not get it to trip. It did it when I am backing into my garage. Because there is not much room I go slow and start and stop it a few times. I thing that may be the cause. Time will tell.

If I might make a commet or two. I put a protective film on the fenders to protect from rock chips. That works well.

Why did my 05 103ci have a hydraulic clutch and the tri-glide does not. The tri-glide is heaver and with the same power. I see that we may have clutch problems down the road. I look forward to your response.

flhtcutg_tri_glide

ktallen,
Installing film on the fenders was a good idea. I'm sure somebody will make a fender bra someday.
Clicking the reverse on and off is a little hard on the breaker having multiple high current inital contacts. I'm not saying you don't have a problem and I'm sure it's an annoyance but it may be an isolated one and that won't get re-engineered due to cost.
Eserv is the company that designed the RCM using standard off the shelf components. That being said you could always put a higher rated breaker on the RCM and have no problem with it. Maybe something to look into if it continues.
Your correct on the clutch. The clutch is just fine under normal riding habits and conditions. Even doing a small "wheelie" is ok now and then. I say small cause the mufflers hit the road.
There was a pre-production model that went through 5 clutches but that tri-glide was ridden hard.

ktallen

Do you think I should invest in a hydraulic clutch or just see what happens. I just think they should have put one in form the start. Don't you?

The Harley shop called today and said they are having problems get the program to work to re-map my bike. They may have to buy another program from harley to do it right. Oh well.

smitty901

Someone selling you a line .
If you change pipes on a 2009 the ecm will bring air to fuel mix right back to stock on it's own anyone that tells you differnt it wrong.
It will even adjust with a pipe and AC change. The 07-08 could not do that.
Many like to add some fuel to the lean ATF mix they come with thanks to the EPA.
while the bike will run just fine with out adding fuel it may not be a bad idea.
You will get a little cooling from it and a bit of a kick in .power.
You can add fuel without harming the bike in any way with an add on fuel manager. There are many out there. If you build a high end power engine the PC aka power commanders are great.
But for most the TFI is a simple , quialty effective way to go.
ANYone can install it and set it up. it makes no changes in your bike you can not undo smiply by removing it. You can set it to adjust for pipe change. AC and different riding conditions. NOT one second of Dyno time is ever needed.
It is plug and play. There are other brands like it out there also. I just feel the TFI is top quialty.
IMO you need to find a new dealer.
To check this information do your home work read up on stgae1 , TFI and fuel managers in the self help section
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glider

The hydraulics are only the actuator and makes no difference in the hook up of the clutch itself. You may want to look into the SE spring or the VPC clutch setup.

Hippo's VPC Page

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smitty901

I am Glade you spoke up on that one Iwas going to wait a day to respond

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flhtcutg_tri_glide

The clutch will fail due to excessive force applied to it. The friction plates, clutch basket, metal plates or hub will break. What opens it and closes the clutch has no effect on failure. Having a hydraulic clutch is for rider comfort.
It just makes it easier for the rider to pull the lever.
Just make sure you have about 1/8" of freeplay on the lever and you will be fine.

smitty901

With the easy pull clutches we have now HYD is not a big deal unless you have a problem with hand that does not allow you to use normal clutch.

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glider

I don't agree with this statement. The hydraulic clutch really isn't easier to operate by any serious degree, it is smoother but not really easier with the redesign of the new 22* ramps in the newer models.. It gives the clutch a different feel too. Cost of the hydraulic unit is the deterrent also.

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