What is the performance like on a Tri Glide?
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What is the performance like on a Tri Glide?
Getting older and might consider one in the future. The only performance data I could find was really bad. And was for a 2011 model. 7.5 zero to 60 and 15.5 quarter mile. Thats about what my 4cyl compact SUV does. I realize they are heavy. But didnt think it would be that bad. How is the M8 with the 114? Thanks
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I can tell you my 19 Freewheeler with the 114" walks all my buddy's stage 1 103 limited. Thought I'd turn off the traction. Control and do a little burn out. Was pretty surprised when the front end came straight up. I'll bet money you're not disappointed with the 114" Stage 1 numbers are right at about 100hp and 126tq from what I found on the internet. Ut just cause it's on the internet dont make it true. Go test ride one.
Getting older and might consider one in the future. The only performance data I could find was really bad. And was for a 2011 model. 7.5 zero to 60 and 15.5 quarter mile. Thats about what my 4cyl compact SUV does. I realize they are heavy. But didnt think it would be that bad. How is the M8 with the 114? Thanks
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No matter how much power you have, a some point in time you'll probably wish you had more!
I have an '18 Tri-Glide with a Stage I upgrade and most of the time it has plenty of get up and go but like any other bike (or vehicle) inclines will take a little more time so you have to drop a gear (or two) and slow down to a reasonable speed.
FWIW, my best MPG's are best between 2500 to 2800 RPM's.
At 3,000 RPM's the MPG's start dropping rapidly and cruising at 75 MPH puts me between 30-32 MPG (on level ground) and any inclines sucks down more fuel.
I had thought about a "torque" cam but I can only imagine the loss of MPG's.
I would have preferred a "taller" 6th gear ratio but I suppose there are others who need the lower ratio.
This trike reminds me of my '00 Ultra with a 5-spd. transmission that had me at 3500 RPM's at 80 MPH.
I have an '18 Tri-Glide with a Stage I upgrade and most of the time it has plenty of get up and go but like any other bike (or vehicle) inclines will take a little more time so you have to drop a gear (or two) and slow down to a reasonable speed.
FWIW, my best MPG's are best between 2500 to 2800 RPM's.
At 3,000 RPM's the MPG's start dropping rapidly and cruising at 75 MPH puts me between 30-32 MPG (on level ground) and any inclines sucks down more fuel.
I had thought about a "torque" cam but I can only imagine the loss of MPG's.
I would have preferred a "taller" 6th gear ratio but I suppose there are others who need the lower ratio.
This trike reminds me of my '00 Ultra with a 5-spd. transmission that had me at 3500 RPM's at 80 MPH.
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The Tri-Glide and FreeWheeler have the exact same motor that every other touring model has. The difference in performance is strictly due to the weight: The TriGlide weighs around 1,200 and the FreeWheeler around 1,100. A regular touring bike is around 850, 950 with a tourpack.
I ride with some guys with TriGlides. They'll run your *** off if you don't know how to ride. Trust me, a simple stage 2, cam plus a/c plus exhaust, and a tune, and you'll be more than happy.
I ride with some guys with TriGlides. They'll run your *** off if you don't know how to ride. Trust me, a simple stage 2, cam plus a/c plus exhaust, and a tune, and you'll be more than happy.
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The Tri-Glide and FreeWheeler have the exact same motor that every other touring model has. The difference in performance is strictly due to the weight: The TriGlide weighs around 1,200 and the FreeWheeler around 1,100. A regular touring bike is around 850, 950 with a tourpack.
I ride with some guys with TriGlides. They'll run your *** off if you don't know how to ride. Trust me, a simple stage 2, cam plus a/c plus exhaust, and a tune, and you'll be more than happy.
I ride with some guys with TriGlides. They'll run your *** off if you don't know how to ride. Trust me, a simple stage 2, cam plus a/c plus exhaust, and a tune, and you'll be more than happy.
Additionally, they are geared lower than the 2 wheelers.
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Correct, forgot to mention that. When my father in law and I are side by side, he's running a bit higher rpm than I am.
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I bought a new 30 tooth front pulley for our trike, a few years ago, and still haven't installed it. Here in Texas, our speed limits range from 75-85mph on our four lane roads, even a lot of our two lane roads are 75mph. Right now, with a 32/68 pulley combo and a 25" rear tire, I'm seeing around 2900 rpm on the tach, at 80mph. With the 30T front, that number would closer to 3500 rpm. If I do decide to swap pulleys, I guess I could always go with 26" tall rear tires, to reduce the overall gearing a little bit.
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