Thinking about a 09 being traded in and wondering if there is anything I should be aware of before I might buy?

 

We bought the first 2009 Tri-Glide delivered to the dealer way back when. She rode it for 2 years when we bought her a new '11 and I inherited the '09. 54,000 miles later we traded it in for a new Freewheeler. Replaced the radio twice under warranty, never had any mechanical problems. Good Luck!

 

Found the thread of issues for 09 trikes from search. Were these still Lehman trikes?

 

I had a '09 Tri-Glide and no problems, except for the trunk seal leaking (was fixed under warranty). My understand that the rear of the TG was made by Lehman...shipped from York to SD and back to York for final painting. The contract with Lehman ended with the 2010's when the owner passed. Lehman was purchased by Champion (correct me if I'm wrong).
I had 36,000 miles on the '09 and traded for the '13 Anniversary TG. The only difference is the 30-tooth spocket instead of the 32-tooth, which affects the gearing and use of 6th gear. Other than that, you will be happy with the '09

 

Thanks for the background. This one has 25K on it so I am hoping all the bugs have been attended to.

 

I have a buddy looking for a triglide, someone told him to stay away from the 09's due to gearing. Is this what they were talking about? Which sprocket? Can't be too hard to change can it?

 

If the sprocket hasn't already been changed to a 30 tooth (which many have) here is a Sticky that will show how to do it. If not most shops can do it for you.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/tri-g...ge-begins.html

 

Is this thru a dealer? and how much do they want?

 

Ours had a lot of issues. Had ESP so all were covered less deductible. Radio changed, CB module changed twice, front brake rotors twice, compensator, stator, trunk leak, wiring harness for hand controls. There may be more, but I don't remember. As for gearing change the final drive gear to a 30 tooth (I used Andrews $230 but are real metal and stout) same belt is used on trikes. You will probably want to do a shock relocation kit to make it ride level (DK Customs).

 

Sry Piggi I missed your question.
Yes it is at a dealer and asking is 23-24K. Think that is about right?