I looking on the Forum for some advice. Recently purchased a 2021 RG, in Billard Red. I love the bikes looks and performance, BUT the bike seems heavy. Had a medical condition a few years back and the effects was relegated to the left side. I have been back in riding for 8 years (Heritage Classic years). Tri Glides are $$$ so I am opting for used low mileage bike to keep riding. I looking for experience to suggest a 2019 or older. Input would be much appreciated. Don't be shy I have a thick skin, and like jokes.

Chris South, Buelos75
Carrollton, Texas

 

The newer the better. 2017 and later you have the M8 engine, 2020 and later you have RDRS available, 2019 I believe the GTS version of the info system.
You need to research each years upgrades/improvements to really know what you want and what is worth paying extra for.
Buying from an individual is usually less than the dealership but you may have to look longer and further to find that bargain. Don't forget the trade in tax credit you'll lose buying from an private seller.
I've recently seen 1-3 year old trikes with low mileage for sale by owners. They also had health, financial or lack of use reasons for selling. The down side is the trike may need service and tires that the dealer would have taken care of so factor that into a private sale.
Educate yourself on each years features, decide a price and year range and be ready to commit when you find that deal.

 

Sir, I wish you well in your search for a TriGlide. I had a 2021 Ultra limited, purchased new in Jan 2021. Soon after, I had hand surgery and found it a little difficult to handle to 2 wheeler.
I considered buying a TruGlide - but later decided to convert my bike to a trike. This is what I ended up with.

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That bike is awsome! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

 

I had two trikes, '15 and '20. I could not adjust to the stiff ride. Tried lift blocks to no avail. To me, both years were hard riding bikes. Did not want to spend thousands in upgrades that hd could provide in stock improvements.

 

If you plan to ride solo, look for a used Freewheeler. Fun and affordable.

 

Ditto on the Freewheeler suggestion.

 

I made this move from a SG to a TG a few years back. Very happy with this decision. I still have the SG and take it out once in a while.

 

I went the other way. Loved out ‘12 TriGlide. But, it ate compensators, and clutches…until In0utvin heavier duty ones fire each. Stage 2 woke it up. The ride was significantly improved with Progressive suspension upgrades…but the ride still was hard on my bad back. Moving back to 2 wheels was better for my back and more comforTable for my wife. Oh, and make sure you have strong arms for steering it.

 

I considered converting my '13 CVO Ultra into a trike.

Doing the math of what the bike was worth, plus the cost of the conversion would have been more than the unit was worth if I decided to sell it.
I opted to keep the CVU UC and buy a Tri-Glide.

All of this changes if you're planning on keeping the trike conversion and "driving your money out of it".

I've also looked at the possibilities of converting my wife's '08 Heritage into a trike with either a bolt-on Voyager unit (which once mounted is easy to switch back and forth from a 2 to a 3 wheeler) or a Frankenstein kit, or a full bodied trike kit but she seems to have lost interest in riding so I'm not going to waste my time and money on a conversion that may never be used.