TriGlide -- Comments anyone?

ktallen

That is the best explantion I have reviced yet. Thank you that helps. By the way I do like and trust my dealer.

Darrin4x4

rbrian, the reverse motor is not a starter motor. It is designed to be a reverse motor and at $1000.00 retail is more durable. There is a new trunk seal and lock for water leaking into the trunk. Did you try to adjust the door strikers to make it tighter? Maybe try that. If that still does not work go to your dealer and submit a warranty to get the new door seal. Not sure if the new lock is part of the warranty also.



I have done both and still leaks like a sive.... My dealer is researching the issue and will hopefully have a fix soon.

One other issue that I have found is the horn for the siren can not be installed.. According to the dealer is a programing issue with the normal tilt sensors. It can be installed but can only be set in a certain way which as described is a pain in the butt....

flhtcutg_tri_glide

The best way to make sure the door is sealing is the following.
Start by taking the door strikers to 1.5" from the door. Measure from the top of the striker to the door. Close the door and make sure both sides are latched by pulling on the license plate light assembly on each side. Look to see if the door is pulling away from the body. It should not move at all.
When you close the door you want to hear air rushing out. If you hear air coming out it is tight. If the door is not latching, pull the latch mechanism that the strikers go into toward you. Grab the side that is not latching and pull it.
Try the door again. The door will seal but may take some time adjusting the strikers and each striker may not be the same distance from the door when done.

TriLs

This will work quite well for sealing the top of the door, but a similar adjustment is perhaps required to the hinge mounting position on the floor of the trunk. Otherwise, will not water enter at the top behind the door but external to the compressed rubber gasket, run down the sides, and seep into the trunk near the bottom where the gasket is not as completely compressed?

ktallen

I have had my dealer replace the seal for my trunk and it still leakes. They adjusted the latch and it still leaks. They say that Harley has a new seal and will order it now. Is this a poor designe or what. Will harley ever get it fixed?

Darrin4x4

I purchased the 09 Triglide in July08 when they first debuted. The wife and I had been looking both 2wheel, conversions and kits. We took delivery in December and seems like I haven't been off it since. Although I have been off for a month for a foot injury.

My experience was limited to 20+ years ago on the 2wheeled. The trike seemed to be the best option for stability and comfort (back and wieght issues). I find that the handling (twisties) is a bit different but I can hold my own with the 2wheeled. Sensibility is that you cant do 100mph through the corners but usually can take them at posted speeds. Im about the journey and prefer to be in one piece.

Unfortunately, its seen the horror of a collision when I cage pulled out in front of me. Luckily for the bike and myself, it was minor and remained in control of the bike because of the stability...

Just do it... you wont regret it,,,

Love, Peace & Joy
Darrin & Kim May

2009 FLHTCUTG Tri-Glide
"Its not were your feet hit the road rather how much rubber you can lay!"

I'll let you know, I get mine back... I was told that the 2010 seal corrected the issues...