A few years ago was thinking of doing just what you are for the same reasons. After pricing out everything I could think and doing the conversion myself the difference between a new trike and the converted one was about $5,000. I would ended up with an 05 converted trike with 50,000 miles. Decided to go with new and have warranty. Have a 14 with 14,000 miles and no problems so far. Radio does take some to learn how to use it.

 

If you do decide to trike your current bike, check out Hannigan. They have a new Transformer that is absolutely beautiful. http://www.hannigantrikes.com/produc...n-transformer/

 

This was a tough decision. After spending years and lots of $ getting my Deluxe perfect, I gave in to some leg & balance issues and bought a new red 2015 TG from HD in Sanford, Fl. I test rode one 7 months ago and hated it. It seemed like too much work and didn't have the fun factor of leaning into curves at 70 mph. But after 2 weeks of driving the trike, the fun factor is starting to come back. I'm currently waiting on some KW 2+2 wide bars to be installed. I'm only 5'7" and can't even lean into my backrest with the stock bars. I'm hoping the new bars let me lean back like on my Deluxe. After that I'll probably start looking into replacing the exhaust so the bike sounds like an HD again. Any suggestions are welcome. I was pleasantly surprised by the stock engine but it's still a far cry from my 103 Deluxe with 2 into 1 Fatcat and Woods cam (109 ft lb). I'm following all the recommended mods and putting the rear bumper guard and comfort lift kit on my Xmas list. Let the spending commence. Guess I'll need to change my sig pic.

 

Here is what the bars look like you have coming

right side




left side




one of the best things I have done for comfort

 

Oh... and I was about to buy one.....

 

I have a 2009 Triglide. The upper front motor mount bolt has sheared off twice in the head. Anyone had this problem before?

 

Usually they break after they have been loose for awhile. You might have to keep tabs on it and tighten occasionally.

 

well here is a update. I purchased this 2014 tri glide new in march of 2014. since the I have put just over 32,000.00 miles on it. Its been to Sturgis 2 times, up and down the all over the Pacific Northwest. My riding club is pretty active and we try to ride every Saturday to breakfast or lunch, year round as weather allows. I have done a few mods, nothing drastic just trying to make it mine. aftermarket mufflers, aftermarket intake, vision tuner, lift kit and a tourpak relocation kit. The Wife and I love it and other than a few minor glitches it has been trouble free. We find it to be comfortable and fun to ride. At first I thought it might resent losing my streetglide to get the tri glide, not so far!

 

Great to hear you're enjoying it, and making some good memories!

 

Hello all! I'm new here and have been enjoying seeing what you Tri-Glide owners have to say. I have to admit I'm a little discouraged by the negative comments I've seen.

Negative comments have been everything from Harley will soon be involved in a class action lawsuit over the "plastic" cam tensioners to the Engine not lasting over 50,000 miles due to excessive heat.

With all that said, it seems most are ok with their Tri-Glides from 2014 to current. I would like to think the 2013 model would be a safe buy due to being less costly.

Is the 2016 model light years ahead of previous years as far as dependability and reliability?

Am I correct to stay with 2014 to 2016? Or, can I save a few bucks with the 2013 without buyers remorse.

Thanks!,

Brian