New Tri Glide for 2026
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From: San Antonio
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From: England
I have not heard of a 117 vvt engine. Would be really surprised if they put the 121 vvt in a trike at this time. A lot of issues with pistons / timing. Dont know whether its improper machining, poor piston quality, or excessive combustion chamber heat thats causing issues with the pistons cracking. Adding a few hundred more pounds in weight and more drag going down the road would cause more strain on the engine. Of course that if this article has any truth to it, lol.
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From: St.Louis Mo.
After looking at the specs, no way i want all that " smart tech " stuff. Corning tech, braking tech, traction tech, Nope not me.
Way to complicated ! Not needed crap on a motorcycle.
Don't want nothing to do with that reverse either.
Way to complicated ! Not needed crap on a motorcycle.
Don't want nothing to do with that reverse either.
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From: St.Louis Mo.
One thing i noticed with the rear suspension is now you have up and down motion along with a twisting motion.
Wonder how the belt life will be with this new twisting motion. Time will tell.
Wonder how the belt life will be with this new twisting motion. Time will tell.
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From: Upper East Tennessee
If I understood right the differential is directly to the frame so the belt should be good.
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Maybe i missed that. I thought they said the differential moved with the swingarm. Gonna go back and take another look.
I have been wrong before, just ask my wife.
Just looked again and you are correct. Mounted to frame so belt life should really good. Much more stable for the belt.
I have been wrong before, just ask my wife.
Just looked again and you are correct. Mounted to frame so belt life should really good. Much more stable for the belt.
Last edited by hardheaded; Jan 16, 2026 at 03:20 PM.