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Old 04-22-2016, 12:50 PM
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I'm wanting to install a trailer hitch on my 2014 tri glide. would like a receiver style hitch, and hopefully one I can bolt on with minimal effort. any ideas?
 
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I have the Rivco one. Got it on Amazon for a good price. I have V&H exhaust, and had to remove the mufflers to install it. Not sure if that is necessary with OEM mufflers. Otherwise an easy install, and it bolted right into th factory nut plates.

Warning...some dealers might be peckerheads about it impacting warranty.

I use mine with the Rivco hitch and adapter for flying a 3x5 flag in the Patriot Guard.
 
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Old 04-22-2016, 03:14 PM
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I put a Hitchdoc on our Freewheeler, got it from Open road outfitters. They have wiring kits as well.
 
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
I have the Rivco one. Got it on Amazon for a good price. I have V&H exhaust, and had to remove the mufflers to install it. Not sure if that is necessary with OEM mufflers. Otherwise an easy install, and it bolted right into th factory nut plates.

Warning...some dealers might be peckerheads about it impacting warranty.

I use mine with the Rivco hitch and adapter for flying a 3x5 flag in the Patriot Guard.
I ran a Rivco on the 2010 I used to own, and you're right on the money about dealers being dicks. A hitch seen by a ******** dealer is a good way to have a powertrain warranty flagged. I used to keep the tools to remove it, so I could pull it off if I broke down and needed warranty work when away from home.
 
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Old 04-22-2016, 10:50 PM
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I put the Kuryakyn trailer hitch on my 2014 Tri Glide and really like it. It is heavy duty, not difficult to install, you don't have to remove the exhaust to install.
 
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I've had Rivco on mine since new.
 
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I bought my trike with the hitch (unknown brand) but have had no problems with the warranty. Someone also told me not to add the light kit as that voids the warranty, not the hitch. Maybe an urban myth....
 
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I also have the Rivco set up. Quality product.
 
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Originally Posted by TriGeezer
I have the Rivco one. Got it on Amazon for a good price. I have V&H exhaust, and had to remove the mufflers to install it. Not sure if that is necessary with OEM mufflers. Otherwise an easy install, and it bolted right into th factory nut plates.

Warning...some dealers might be peckerheads about it impacting warranty.

I use mine with the Rivco hitch and adapter for flying a 3x5 flag in the Patriot Guard.
I noticed the PGR flag in your signature picture. Four years ago I secured a 10% discount with Rivco for PGR members. Enter PGR in the discount code box, or ask for the discount if ordering on the phone.
 
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