The lift is a DK Comfort Lift with Pro action shocks. The trike didn't lean to left at all prior to this install. I had my mufflers replaced before the lift and shocks and checked everything. The trike sat level.
If I was physically able to crawl under the trike I would do it myself! Unfortunately I can't. So far I have paid out $800.00 in parts and another $400.00 in labor. I am pretty much sick of the whole thing.

 

Mike, I was looking at your pics with the measuring tape and it looked like slightly over 1/2" difference. My 2016 TGU and 2017 TGU have about the same discrepancy.


The question I would have is "what is the big deal?". I don't think that the minor discrepancy is very easily detected visually and I don't think it affects riding so not sure what the big deal is? I enjoy my ride and don't worry about every imperfection in the build because it is just a machine. Unfortunately, my personal physiological build came with more flaws than my factory made Harley

 

Normally to install a lift and shocks there is no need to take the body off at all. I installed the 1" 1-2 lift brackets by Tri Glide Stuff they were designed specifically for the 2017 model trikes because of the over sized header weld and clearance issues on the 2017 models. Also I installed new Pro Action rear shocks right through the fender wells without removing the body all in about 1 to 1 1/2 hours with two jack stands and two floor jacks. All in my garage at my leisure.

This is one of the best things I have done to my trike. The regular 1.25" lift brackets will cause the swing arm to hit on the exhaust headers weld that is why I used the Tri Glide Stuff 1-2 lift brackets for the 2017 model trikes or the multi adjust 1" or 1.25" DK comfort lift brackets either brand lift brackets work great on the 2017 models.

On your 2016 model the regular 1.25" comfort lift by DK or there multi adjust Comfort lift brackets should work well. I hope you get the body mounted back up correct and straight. If there was any lean issues now is the time to correct it with the body adjustments since you have it off.

Your making work for your self.
Ride Safe,
Bill G

 

To me it is a big deal when you spend that kind of money! All you have to do is stand behind the Trike and if you can't see the difference your blind. I have the DK Lift with the multi adjust holes & the pro action shocks.

 

It is Old Glory HD in Maryland. We have talked to them on the phone 4 separate times, trying to help them, reading the instructions to them, encouraging them to watch the install video.

We don't know why they have such an aversion to following the instructions, but it appears they finally did, and got it installed....BUT then they installed the body crooked.

We work with dozens of HD Dealerships every month, never have we run into one where the experience with the "techs" even approaches what we experienced here.

Most dealerships charge between 1-2 hours to do this job. They follow the instructions and all goes smoothly.



Yes, yes it does. Mike got the Convertible Comfort Lift™, which is super easy to install on the '17's.


Mike, we know your frustration...even if just in small part. Dwayne has sent you an email.

It appears they finally read the instructions or watched the video, and got the Convertible Comfort Lift™ installed, along with your PA Shocks installed.

It is not possible for the shocks or the lift to make it crooked (unless they fiddled with the adjustment of one of the shocks), it is apparent that they re-installed the body crooked. If you are not up for fixing it (just a matter of 6 bolts loosened, then re-tightened) you can take it to any dealership and they will straighten it for you under warranty.

I would NOT take it back to them. Who knows what they will do or say.

It is very common for bodies to arrive from the factory off kilter a bit. It is also very common for dealerships to straighten them out under warranty.

Please feel free to call or email us anytime, with any questions.

Hopefully you will be able to begin enjoying your improved ride quality, and find a different dealership for future work/maintenance on your Trike.

 

With the Convertible Comfort Life kit, is it possible the tech installed one side in the "full lift" hole and the other side in the "secondary" hole?

Just a thought.

Regards,

 

Yes, that would be possible. It would take a special kind of person to do that.

But, on the 2017, only the left side could be installed with the full lift, making the left side sit higher.

The exhaust is in the way on the right side for this 2017, preventing it from being installed at the full lift setting...and I believe it is his right side sitting higher.

It is quite common for the bodies to be installed off kilter. It happens more often than not. What he has shown is exactly what is typically seen on a large % of the trikes, straight from the factory...OR when a dealership that is not paying attention pulls one off and then puts it back on.

If it was his left side sitting higher, I would not put it past them to have installed the brackets unevenly....Good thought!

 

I think any dealer would do it if someone is willing to pay them $500.00.

 

That was the first thing I checked was to see if they Used different holes on the brackets. That wasn't the issue both sides were the same. As far as paying them I don't have much of a choice. In the last two years I had to have a pace maker put in followed by a triple bypass and a knee surgery so I can't do to much anymore.

 

Thats just it.....Nobody would pay...