2014 Triglides
#23
2014 TriGlide and new headers with FuelPak
I have a 2014 triglide that has the Harley download with vance and hines slip ons. it runs great. I thought about getting rid of the catalytic convertor to reduce heat. I've spoken with mechanics from a few dealers and everyone of them told me that it will reduce heat but it still will be running pretty hot. Also I most likely would not notice any performance difference from what I already have with the download and slip-on's.
Any trike owners gone the new headers/fuelpak route with recommendations?
Any input appreciated. Just not sure if the results would be worth the expense.
Any trike owners gone the new headers/fuelpak route with recommendations?
Any input appreciated. Just not sure if the results would be worth the expense.
#24
I have a 2014 triglide that has the Harley download with vance and hines slip ons. it runs great. I thought about getting rid of the catalytic convertor to reduce heat. I've spoken with mechanics from a few dealers and everyone of them told me that it will reduce heat but it still will be running pretty hot. Also I most likely would not notice any performance difference from what I already have with the download and slip-on's.
Any trike owners gone the new headers/fuelpak route with recommendations?
Any input appreciated. Just not sure if the results would be worth the expense.
Any trike owners gone the new headers/fuelpak route with recommendations?
Any input appreciated. Just not sure if the results would be worth the expense.
#25
I am not in the least bit concerned with heat - I don't notice it since I installed floorboard extenders and a set of crotch coolers (from Capt. Itch). My 2014 TG is completely stock. I never did have a heat issue on any of my Harleys - maybe I have a higher tolerance for heat then most people. I would never ever ride in shorts. I just came back from California through the Mojave at 120* no heat issue. I wore a cooling vest and Cycle Gear Heat-Out base layers and a mesh jacket = cool as a cucumber - not so for all my riding companions.
One thing I did learn was to wear something over your mouth in such high temps so you could breath while riding 65/70 mph.
I no longer have the need for speed. I grew up and now concentrate on comfort and a loud music.
One thing I did learn was to wear something over your mouth in such high temps so you could breath while riding 65/70 mph.
I no longer have the need for speed. I grew up and now concentrate on comfort and a loud music.
#26
I have a 2014 triglide that has the Harley download with vance and hines slip ons. it runs great. I thought about getting rid of the catalytic convertor to reduce heat. I've spoken with mechanics from a few dealers and everyone of them told me that it will reduce heat but it still will be running pretty hot. Also I most likely would not notice any performance difference from what I already have with the download and slip-on's.
Any trike owners gone the new headers/fuelpak route with recommendations?
Any input appreciated. Just not sure if the results would be worth the expense.
Any trike owners gone the new headers/fuelpak route with recommendations?
Any input appreciated. Just not sure if the results would be worth the expense.
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We complete agree with Gary. We live on the Mojave desert in So. Cal. Floor board extensions on the: '09, '11, and '14 Tri-Glides did the trick for wife and I. 'Wet Vests' are a must out here, but I doubt their efficiency where the humidity is high.
You can remove your Cat if you want, you may perceive lower temps, the cat doesn't lower exhaust gas temps.
I do wear shorts when riding locally. If we are going any distance I have a pair of denim chaps with Kevlar inserts and a mesh jacket. Look like baggy jeans. Wife bought a pair of men's Levi's a couple of sizes too large. It is nice to get back to shorts when we get where we are going.
Ride Safe, modify to your hearts content, and ride it like you stole it!!
You can remove your Cat if you want, you may perceive lower temps, the cat doesn't lower exhaust gas temps.
I do wear shorts when riding locally. If we are going any distance I have a pair of denim chaps with Kevlar inserts and a mesh jacket. Look like baggy jeans. Wife bought a pair of men's Levi's a couple of sizes too large. It is nice to get back to shorts when we get where we are going.
Ride Safe, modify to your hearts content, and ride it like you stole it!!
#28
We complete agree with Gary. We live on the Mojave desert in So. Cal. Floor board extensions on the: '09, '11, and '14 Tri-Glides did the trick for wife and I. 'Wet Vests' are a must out here, but I doubt their efficiency where the humidity is high.
You can remove your Cat if you want, you may perceive lower temps, the cat doesn't lower exhaust gas temps.
I do wear shorts when riding locally. If we are going any distance I have a pair of denim chaps with Kevlar inserts and a mesh jacket. Look like baggy jeans. Wife bought a pair of men's Levi's a couple of sizes too large. It is nice to get back to shorts when we get where we are going.
Ride Safe, modify to your hearts content, and ride it like you stole it!!
You can remove your Cat if you want, you may perceive lower temps, the cat doesn't lower exhaust gas temps.
I do wear shorts when riding locally. If we are going any distance I have a pair of denim chaps with Kevlar inserts and a mesh jacket. Look like baggy jeans. Wife bought a pair of men's Levi's a couple of sizes too large. It is nice to get back to shorts when we get where we are going.
Ride Safe, modify to your hearts content, and ride it like you stole it!!
#29
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Absolutely it will. Exhaust will remain hot longer after the bike is shut off, but removing it will not make it run any cooler, the cat does not generate any additional heat. The pipes will get as hot as the exhaust gasses. Consider, even if you could cool the exhaust gasses by 200*, you are still looking at 1000* pipes. We have found that moving ones legs away from the pipes and motor is affective.
BUT, if having the Cat there causes you grief, take it out!
#30
Absolutely it will. Exhaust will remain hot longer after the bike is shut off, but removing it will not make it run any cooler, the cat does not generate any additional heat. The pipes will get as hot as the exhaust gasses. Consider, even if you could cool the exhaust gasses by 200*, you are still looking at 1000* pipes. We have found that moving ones legs away from the pipes and motor is affective.
BUT, if having the Cat there causes you grief, take it out!
BUT, if having the Cat there causes you grief, take it out!
The only GRIEF the Cat causes me is the heat that it retains and I did remove it!
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