7 Easy Ways - Comfort for Harley Trike Passengers
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Too Many Folks Try Out a Harley Trike and the Passenger Finds it Uncomfortable. We Outline Some Easy (some free) ways to Improve Passenger Comfort On a Harley Tri Glide & Freewheeler.
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I am at the trike junction in my riding career and I am watching everything you present on trikes , thanks a lot for this info
So glad you are enjoying the videos and find them informative. Thank you for your comment!
I installed the passenger armrests with the tour pack relocation. Instant success! I went on to a Mustang seat snd tour pack backrest. Success #2! Passenger foot pegs installed and grab bar removal were next. Now my wife has no complaints.
Good deal! 👍
I took your advice earlier this year after buying a '21Triglide. The result was that we decided to keep the trike! I purchased it the day before doing an Iron Butt 1k Saddlesore ride . . . I know now dumb dumb DUMB!! A I swore that whole 24 hrs that I would return the trike because I KNEW my wife would NEVER put up with a ride like I was experiencing . . . because we had been riding a '16 RGU! When I got back, just before returning the trike, I checked utube found your channe and checked l to see what you'd say bout upgrading the suspension. You recommended Pro-Action shocks, who's shop, btw, is only bout 25 miles from me. Long story short, he let me ride his upgraded trike, which caused me to purchase, and we now 6 months and 6k miles later are well pleased and making other little upgrades as well! So . . . A GREAT BIG, BIG THANK YOU for ALL the trike content you put out!!! Your channel is very valuable and PRACTICAL for my wife and I!!
Thank you for the comment. It is really good to hear that the videos are being found useful.
Glad you are enjoying your Tri Glide!!!
I was a passenger on a trike for years. I am now the driver. A narrow driver backrest for the driver really helped as a passenger. Also an Air Zeppelin seat.
Thanks for the add!
Very nice to be informed of passenger comfort awsome
Glad you liked it!
VERY beneficial video. Thanks!
Glad you liked the video! Below is a list of videos with low to no cost ways of cooling down your bike. Reducing felt heat will also improve passenger and rider comfort! 😎 ua-cam.com/play/PLb3bvZgbH929y_6rPfBIBmCED3mV67n2i.html
Great product. Installation simple. Well spent money for passenger comfort.
Thank you for your business, we appreciate it.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the benefits of the parts. 👍
Great vid very informative.
Thank you for the comment, good to hear it was useful. 👍
The tour pack relocater is Wonderful .
Yes, beside suspension improvement, the TP Relocator is the most liked thing by passengers.
I have the lift kit from D&K on our TriGlide and it lets the bike go over those doggone speed bumps without scraping the tips of the pipes.
Thanks for commenting! Good to hear you are enjoying the benefits of the parts. We appreciate your business.
Thanks for the info. I’m getting a trike in the next few months
Thank you for the comment, and glad you found the video useful/interesting.
Congrats on your upcoming new ride! Wishing you many miles of Smiles on it.
Here is a video you may not have seen that you might find interesting/useful- ua-cam.com/video/QglBaUe7iR0/v-deo.html
Good stuff I have a 2019 Triglide ultra
Glad you like the content!
I love everything about this video and so thank you for this information, i ride a bike but wanting to go to a trike, lol i have chickens too and i love them 😊 I’ve never road a trike yet and I’m wanting a Tri- Glide,. Oh and your beard is awesome,.. your a wizard ❤️ lol no offense 🥰 thank you for this information
Glad you are finding our videos useful/interesting. Trikes can be a lot of fun. 👍
Here is another video you may like.
ua-cam.com/video/QglBaUe7iR0/v-deo.html
Thanks on the beard. 😎
Good info for first time buyers.
Glad you liked it, thank you for the comment. 👍
Really like your videos, just bought my first Tri Glide and ordered your tour pack relocation bracket. I’m trying to figure out how the rear axle corners without a differential. Have you ever made a video on this?
Thank you, glad you're liking them.
Congratulations on your first Tri Glide! And, we appreciate your business, I believe you will like the TP Relo.
I believe we have covered the rear differential on the Harley Trikes a little bit, here and there in different videos. BUT, we have not done a video on just the rear differential. I will put links to the videos below where we touched on it.
Just a brief piece of info on them...for safety reasons the rear tire with the LEAST traction is the one that gets the power. So if you are going around a corner and the inside tires gets light (not good traction) that is the one that gets the power, so that you do not get any power to the outside tire, which could result in you going to fast around the corner and tipping over.
Not saying that there is no way to tip over, it is definitely possible, but it is less likely with the way it is set up for the tire with the least (or no) traction being the one that gets the power.
Here are some video links you may find interesting-
ua-cam.com/video/QglBaUe7iR0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/kymJu_0gaoU/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/3Z4HN6Lv3ko/v-deo.html
great info thanks
Glad you like the video! Thank you for commenting! 😎 MB
You guys have great videos, im looking into a tri glide but after owning a goldwing trike and watching your videos i think id be much better off just buying a newer goldwing trike. The only reason i was looking at a tri glide is that i wanted brand new
Thank you, glad you are finding the videos useful/interesting.
All depends on what you are looking for in your riding experience. I've ridden both, the HD is a more visceral experience.
We knew you could find a way to make it comfortable!
Yes, it is an ongoing quest. 👍
I haven't done anything to my tri-glide every time my wife gets on she says this the best thing we've ever done!, Used to have a limited but she likes the ride on myl tri glide
That is great, you are more fortunate than many of us!
The pockets on the backrest are nice.
Oh Yeah. Me having a backrest that does not have pockets for her is not even an option. lol She puts all kinds of stuff in there to access while riding.
I appreciate the laying Hen Clucking, that’s Home and America!🇺🇸
Thank You also for the very helpful tips.
Glad you like the videos! Here is another video you may like.
ua-cam.com/video/QglBaUe7iR0/v-deo.html
@@DKCustomProducts Thank You Sir, I’ll Definitely Check It Out.
@@MasonicDeacon Good deal man, thanks for watching!
After riding well over 300,000 miles on twowheeled motorcycles we had to go toa trike due tomy wife;s health issues. She has battled cancer eight times, had twelve surgeries in ten years, maxed out on chemo, tadiation and cyber knife treatments. She is currently on immunotharepy every 28 days and will be for the rest of her life.
She now walks out in the garage with the aid of a walker, climbs on our trike and we still ride. We had a 2020 truglide and now a 2021 triglide. I also lowered the psi to 20 on the rear tires and 28 in the front, but I also changed the rear shocks to a pair of Progressive shocks. It now rides a lot better. I also try to hit the pot holes and bumps with the front tire so the rear tires will miss the bumps and give her a smoother ride.
Wow, congratulations to your wife for being such a fighter!
Glad to hear you have done some things to make it more comfortable for her! 👍
@@DKCustomProducts No matter how much I do and how much money I spend on a Harley trike, itis not enough, it still rides like a dump truck. I'm done, I've spent over $76000 on Harley trikes and the modifications to them and still ride like a dump truck. I think I might go to a scooter to get a better ride. At least they ride good without doing any modifications. From a Harley to a scooter. Boy, now that's bad. It sure doesn't say much for a Harley.
Comfort mods, cool. 😎👍🇨🇦
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A huge amount of valuable info, so thanks for that. Please figure out how to adjust your lighting in your videos so that the important items that you are trying to show are seen on film.
We will certainly work on that! Thank you for your input it is much appreciated! MB
Ok, great, sounds good. I will call customer support to discuss further.
You certainly can reach out any time Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. central standard time
Support@DKCustomProducts.com
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Thank you for commenting! MB
Kevin, Devin, thank you for the Convertable trike suspension lift kit. One question. Which of the holes are best to mount them for my 2022 TriGlide ?
Thank you for your business, we appreciate it. I believe you are going to enjoy the improvement.
Here is a link to a Fitment Diagram- www.dkcustomproducts.com/image/2014_TriGlide/14_Shocks/Convertible%20Comfort%20Lift%20Fitment%20Diagram.jpg
Here is a link to the complete written instructions. www.dkcustomproducts.com/media/wysiwyg/4-21-22_Convertible_Comfort_Lift_Kit_Instructions_-_Google_Docs.pdf
Wishing you many miles of smiles on your TG. 👍
Thank you for this video. what brand is your windshield and how tall is it?
Long Ride Shields and it is a 16" recurve.
I was watching one of your video and I noticed that you have changed your handle bars on your trike . What make are they and what all did you had to do to make them work. Thank you
I talk about them, starting at the 5:05 mark in this video- ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
They are the stock bars with some extra length added to them.
I had to get a longer TBW harness, switch wire extensions, longer brake and clutch hoses.
This video is really good to watch before changing bars.
ua-cam.com/video/Y4pWGTj-iDE/v-deo.html
We are on our second HD Tri-Glide. Our first was a 2020, now we have a 2021. My wife and I have rode well over 300,000 miles in 20 years on two wheeled bikes, but due to her health issues we were forced to a trike. She thinks the HD trikes are the most comfortable motorcycles available. We tried Gold wings and Cam Am's, buy the HD handles so much better we fell in love with the handling. I did however change the rear shocks to a pair of Progressive shocks which made the rear of the trike ride much better. I don't think we will change anything else. We are SOLD on the HD trikes.
Wishing you and your wife Many Miles of Smiles in your Riding! 👍
Hey Kevin, ever experienced the rear brake problems associated with the traction control?
Yes. We've made two videos about it.
First one was in July of 2019, you can see that here- ua-cam.com/video/TL9Xi8rTJ70/v-deo.html
Then we did a complete video on the subject last November, that you can see here- ua-cam.com/video/8bR9OTCRZAc/v-deo.html
When you say that you decreased the air on the rear tires to 22 psi - how can you ignore the TPMS monitor alert? It would drive me nuts! Good idea but I worry about tire tread life.
Good question. Most Tri Glides, & all Freewheelers, do not have a TPMS...only the CVO's.
Guys with the CVO's that I have spoken to say it comes up when they turn the ignition on...they hit a button and the alert goes away.
As a trucker I've had air ride seats for years. Any chance of inventing something like that for the passenger seat of a trike?
If anyone is going to do it, it will be you guys.
Or, maybe small springs that the seat sits on.
The Air Hawk is also available for passenger seats. Mary does not use on, but I have been using the same one for around 10 years. Very Comfortable!!!
Moving the passenger seat and tour pack back 3" sounds good. Any concerns with the passenger 3" closer to being over the rear axle?
Good question.
It does not appear to alter the ride quality at all.
It does not negative affect handling.
The Tour Pak, hardware and trunk handle everything fine.
You can go to the following link, and click on the "reviews" button to see what others are saying about this.
www.dkcustomproducts.com/tour-pak-relocator-for-harley-touring-trike-models-14-up-dk-14-tpr.htm
Just purchased a Harley Trike trying to get use to riding it been on a two wheel for years
Congrats on your new ride!
They are different, but a ton of fun.
Here are a couple of videos you may enjoy-
ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/kymJu_0gaoU/v-deo.html
its easy to make it comfortable ,buy a goldwing .my wife falls asleep back there ,and not after a long day ,just because its comfortable
Thank you for your comment and opinion.
What is comfortable for one person may not be for another.
eg. several folks have commented here that their stock TG is perfectly comfortable.
Mary and I have ridden 2 different Goldwing Trikes. Neither one of them were comfortable for either of us.
Do you see more tire wear on the inner and outer sides of the rear tires with lower pressure? We use the Butt Buffer seat pads and are very happy with how it almost eliminates the roughness associated with the stock shocks.
Very cool, have heard some good things about the Butt Buffers.
Last set of rear tires I replaced was at about 43,000 miles. Still had tread (not at wear bars) but I was leaving on a long trip and wanted new rears.
They do not wear at the edges more. They do wear in the center, just a tiny bit more...not a lot, maybe 10% more.
@@DKCustomProducts under inflated tires cup due to less air pressure, which causes the outer edges to wear faster. over inflated tires bulge, which causes the center to wear faster. thanks for the reply : - )
@@richardrussell500 Yes, the above are true...but not exclusively. It perplexed me for a moment too.
With the tires at 20-21, they are not so underinflated for the weight that the outer edges wear faster, BUT...
they do have enough sidewall flex that when doing burn-outs or traveling at higher speeds, it does allow the center of the tire to bulge a little (due to centrifugal force) resulting in a tiny extra bit of wear at the center of the tire.
Cool... I appreciate your knowledge :-)
I have a question?
What sizes and what name brand are your handlebars on your tri glide.
They are the factory bars, with 9" of length added to them. We talk more about them in this video- ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
I am the passenger on my sister's Triglide, and I find it very comfortable. Just have a hard time enjoying the long rides. My sister and I have found not being the driver is a totally different experience. The driver is a lot more engaged of course; therefore it is not as boring. I am trying really hard to not be "bored". :-)
Understood! The difference between being the Rider and the Passenger are completely different experiences.
Can you make the same adjustments on a road king with a kit from motor trike
You can email us pictures and let us know what part/parts you are inquiring about and we will let you know if they fit.
Support@DKCustomProducts.com
662-252-8828
Thanks for commenting! MB
Is your windshield stock as it looks taller than my '16 trike? Will a taller or recurve windshield push the air over my passenger?
Yes, I am running a taller recurve, specifically to block winter wind and push it over myself and my passenger.
This makes for better passenger comfort, especially in the colder weather.
BUT, it does mean I am looking thru the windshield, not over it...which is fine with me, but it is something to consider.
Here's a vid of a walk around of the TG from awhile back- ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
Any tips on how to get better gas mileage? I have a 21 TGUC and try as I may I can only get about 32 mpg. When I ride it a little more aggressive it gets down in the mid twenties. Sorry I know this is off topic.
We made a video on that very subject. You can see it at the following link-
ua-cam.com/video/jqBGhvZWOyg/v-deo.html
What size handlebars do you have. I think of raising mine for more comfort? Any suggestions?
I added 9 inches to the factory bars.
Here is a video I suggest you watch before making any bar changes.
ua-cam.com/video/Y4pWGTj-iDE/v-deo.html
I specifically talk about the bars starting at the 16:35 mark.
Also, here is a link to a written report on The Comfort Triangle- www.dkcustomproducts.com/how-to-set-your-bike-up-for-youthe-comfort-triangle-dk-tri-su.htm
What is the best speaker system to get to rock out on trike
Wish we could help. We have done no testing, nor do I have any personal preferences. Don't listen to much while riding except the exhaust note.
Thanks for asking.
I'm handicap with the use of one arm and have to do everything right arm . One question do you have any info on a auto type clutch where the clutch lever doesn't need pulled in .also do you run a steering stabilizer.
There are a few options. We have never used them, so cannot review how well they work, but there is info on the web.
The first is a fully automatic set up at efmautoclutch.com/
The other one I know of is the rekluse clutch that allows you to stop and start out without a clutch, but still requires use of hand clutch to shift gears. Perhaps combining it with a pingel electronic shift will work well.
All Harley Trikes come stock with a steering stabilizer.
@@DKCustomProducts thanks for the info have safe travels.
Just moving 2 wheels to 3. Great info. What is that irritating noise on the video
Sorry about that, the chickens were laying eggs. 😂😂
Congrats on moving to 3 wheels, they can be a blast! Glad you are liking the vids.
Here is another couple you may find interesting/useful-
ua-cam.com/video/QglBaUe7iR0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
Just a suggestion, if you intend to do anymore videos under the area you filmed this one you should invest in some lighting to illuminate the motorcycle. 💂🇬🇧👍
Yes, we messed up on this one for sure. We will be paying much closer attention to lighting. Thank you.
Kevin great video. New to a trike. Ordering the tank lift kit and cool wings. Passenger complained about the buffeting so bad that we went back and got the Heritage. Went to a trike because my passenger has medical issues so it is hard for her to do long distances anymore. I'm also get up there in years. The 2015 Tri-Glide I bought has a 11' windshield on it. No matter what I do with the vents it is too much for her to ride. In talking with some it sounds like I need to change the windshield? Any advise? Love your videos!!!
Glad you are liking the videos.
Sorry to hear about the health challenges, hopefully getting the Tri Glide set up will keep you both in the wind.
A really tall Recurve windshield Should get rid of a lot of the buffeting. We run one a lot more than we used to to reduce the buffeting. It measures 15 inches tall and is an LRS brand.
There are other good brands out there, I have always been satisfied with the LRS brand.
Another thing that can reduce passenger buffeting is to close the lower fairing vents. Of course, this can make the engine run hotter, but if you do a few things to cool it down you should be able to run with the vents closed.
All that said, on the Tri Glide (and to a lessor degree on the Freewheeler) those rear fenders catch the wind and can push some of it up along the sides of the passenger.
At the bottom of the following link there is information on increasing comfort on Trikes. You may find some useful information in there.
www.dkcustomproducts.com/shoptalk/DKUM/
Thank you for commenting! KP
@@DKCustomProducts Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Just ordered the 2" deluxe tank lift kit and cooling wings. Will check out the windshield you suggested. Again thank you for your help!!
Glad to help! Let us know how you like the tank lift and CDW's. Thank you for your business! MB
We went to HD Tri-Glides when my wife;s brain cancer caused her to have seizures. She has battled cancer eight times, had 12 surgeries and maxed out on chemo, radiation, and cyber knife treatments. She is currently on immunothrapy treatments and will be every 28 days for the rest of her life. The radiation she had in 2011 was too hot and ruin the blood flow to her hips and she had to have a total hip replacement three years ago that did not go well. She has walked with a walker ever since. Two months after that surgery she had brain surgery to remvove some cancer that was casuing her seizures. (she had six places in the brain).This surgery left her like a stroke victom with her left side being weak and not good cotrol of her left leg.
We went to trikes because we thought if she had a seizure on our Heritage it might cause an accident injuring both of us and possibly others, we would not want that. We are on our second Tri-Glide and I have upgraded the rear suspension on both. I also run 20psi in the rear tires and had the seat cut down so it would be easier for her to get on. She has to get on side saddle on the driver's seat, swing her right leg over the tank and then I help her up on the passenger seat. I had gel pads installed in both the driver's and the passenger seats. I also had to install a heel shifter because I suffer with gout quite often and I installed foam handle grips because steering a trike flares my arthirits up so bad that I can't sleep at night for all the pain.
The Tri-GLides have kept us riding over the years, but I think I'm done with them. No matter what I do and how much money I spend they ride like a dump truck and they are awful to steer. Since my wife is no longer having seizures I'm readly to go back to two wheels. The harsh ride of a Tri-Glide has made me think more about scooters because they have such a smooth ride. It's a long step from a Halrey to a scooter, but we need confort at our age.
Man I am so sorry for all that you and your wife have been going through. I am sure that having the Trike let her ride a little longer than she would have been able to on a two wheel bike.
What did you upgrade your suspension to?
I understand that the steering is different and that definitely takes some getting use to. I couldn't even ride 30 minutes with the stock configuration without my left shoulder hurting and my legs starting feeling cramped up after 1 hour.
Here is a video on the comfort triangle that may help you with some of your comfort problems - ua-cam.com/video/Y4pWGTj-iDE/v-deo.html
HD Trikes, when set up well, can be a lot of fun to ride and great touring platforms.
Mary and I rode up to the Arctic Circle and back on ours.
@@DKCustomProducts We 've went over 18,000 miles on HD trikes and it still flares my arthirits up so bad that I can't sleep at night for all the pain in my hands.
I installed progressive shocks on the rear of both my trikes which helps out on the highway, but in towns where the streets are rougher, we just can't take the Harley. It feels like it going to jar my teeth out and it's worse for the passenger.
I paid $37,000 for my first trike and $37,000 for my current one. You would think for that kind of money that you wouldn't have to "upgrade" anything. They should come readly to ride. I am pretty sure I've purchased my last Harley Davidson.
I understand that, but most any bike you buy stock will need comfort mods that is why there is a market for it. I do hope that you find some relief from your arthritis.
What pressure do you set your air shocks at.
It all depends on the weight of the rider, passenger, luggage AND the road conditions. Sometimes, for us, 19 psi was best, other conditions 28 psi was best. Because the best psi changes so frequently, we used to make an onboard compressor kit that allowed the rider to change the psi as they were going down the road and conditions changed.
HOWEVER, we gave up on air shocks about 8 years ago. You can see the shocks that we run now at the link below. And here is a video with a little info on the same shocks.
ua-cam.com/video/QH_qIQR3ZI0/v-deo.html
www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-nexgentm-14-trike-series-shockstm-for-harley-davidson-trikes-2020.htm
Oh, and here is a video about the rear tires that you may find useful-
ua-cam.com/video/aA5U3-cdm2c/v-deo.html
What front and rear suspension do you have on your trike.
Up front are the factory springs and Intiminators.
In the rear is a Convertible Comfort Lift™ and NexGen™ 14" Shocks.
www.dkcustomproducts.com/improved-front-suspension-w-intiminator-fork-valves-for-harley-dk-ric-int-39.htm
www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-nexgentm-14-trike-series-shockstm-for-harley-davidson-trikes-1971.htm
Progressive Suspension 444 Shocks and a H-D Sundowner seat reworked Astech Seats. Constant rate suspension cannot compete with variable rate suspension.
Good to hear you are happy with your ride.
We've tested the 444's and while they are a big improvement over stock, they did not come close to giving as good a ride quality as the NexGen™ Trike Series Shocks™ that you can see at this link- www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-nexgentm-14-trike-series-shockstm-for-harley-davidson-trikes-1955.htm
Here is a comparison report, with charts, of many of the different shocks we've tested- www.dkcustomproducts.com/overview-of-performance-rear-shocks-83.htm
are you worried about the break problem with your 2019 trike i have one just like yours
I talk about that, and my concerns, in both of the following two videos-
My first ride review- ua-cam.com/video/TL9Xi8rTJ70/v-deo.html
Harley's recall- ua-cam.com/video/8bR9OTCRZAc/v-deo.html
I am looking for a drink holder that will work on our 21 tri glide that we have already put the Harley passenger arm rests on
You may be able to find a way to mount this on the arm rests.
www.dkcustomproducts.com/quick-release-mount-anywhere-handlebar-mounted-drink-holder.htm
@@DKCustomProducts Thanks but I dont think that will work
@@gusnginas Doesn't whoever made the arm rests make a compatible drink holder?
@@DKCustomProducts They are from Harley and no , they do not :(
@@gusnginas Wow, that is crazy.
If I were you I would look at LeatherUp and JP Cycles. Between the two of them, if one exists, they should have it.
The film is much too dark so it is not possible to see very well the subject of the explanation!!! Could you next make it under a lighting or under the sun? Thanks a lot!!
Yeah, bad lighting for sure. We will not do that again. Here is a video where we cover all of the same stuff, and more, with Better Lighting. - ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
OK we bought those passenger foot pegs same exact ones that you have on your tri-glide and we have a road king with a road zeppelin air ride seat. That seat being just tall enough with our grab rail like you have on yours makes it very difficult for her move the pegs to the foreword position with simply using her feet. I am very interested to know how your wife manages to move the peg from its farthest back state to its forward state with simply her boots? Because it looks like her seat is every bit as thick as our road zeppelin air ride seat….. we even went as far as to make a rope with rings on each end so that we could hook into it and she could pull up on the rope to get the peg and move it forward that way, but it’s a real pain in the butt to pack this rope around with us.
Just talked to Mary to make sure I was not missing anything.
Also, went back to the video to see if there was anything I said that suggested that we adjust these while riding.
She does not adjust these while riding. She generally keeps them in the forward position, which gives her many different foot positions.
Every now and then, at a stop, we adjust them to the straight up position for a little different position for her.
@@DKCustomProducts perfect reply…… before I purchased these pegs for her, I search the Internet all over the place looking for videos of how to deploy these guys while my wife was on the bike? And I couldn’t get anything at all. What’s really strange is that the little button that is used to lock them in place, there’s no way you’re going to reach that while you’re on the bike or while she’s on the bike I should say so. It Hass to be something that is moved into position before she gets on. The only problem with that is that if they’re all the way forward when I wanna put my feet down, me being the rider, those pegs stick out too far forward and are a serious liability. On your trike, they would never be because you never put your feet on the ground so we basically came to the same conclusion, that if she takes the toe of her boot, and lifts them in the straight up position ( I also keep those tiny adjuster knobs locked so that she can simply just move them around with her toes without have to worry about locking them in place ) when we come to a stop before I put my feet down that they shouldn’t be in the way, and she can simply leave them up and out all the time that she’s on the bike, problem solved. Thanks for getting back to me. On another note I’m considering those tank lift kits and I noticed the price tag a little bit much for me right now, so I’ll have to wait until later as my wife and I are planning a 16 day trip to Arizona for the first two weeks of May. And I like the updated versions they’re a lot nicer looking than the old ones, so I’ll wait until I’ve got change to do that.
@@jeffreyengle2762 Glad you are liking the Billet Tank Lifts!
Regarding the passenger pegs, we ran them on our Ultra and Road King and I learned to put my feet down without grazing them....actually never had much of an issue with that. Where they do interfere a bit is when backing up...back of the calf can run into them when duckwalking backwards.
Great video but to dark to see the add items as well
Noted!
How tall is the windshield on that trike
That is a 14" Recurve by LRS.
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Hard to see what your trying to explain with the seat because of the poor lighting
It is dark and I apologize for that, If you are talking about the Kuryakyn filler pad. It is just a pad that they make to fill the gape that is left when moving the tour pak and back rest back further.
If there is something else that you need better clarification please let me know.
Thank you for commenting! MB
I purchased a 2021 TriGlide with 1K miles on it, I made the switch due to my wife not liking the two wheel Ultra Limited leaning in corners, she refuses to ride two wheel, now that I got the Trike and I am hearing all the issues/complaints about rider comfort I am concerned with dialing in the Trike for my wife otherwise she wont ride this either? I wont have many chances to sell her on the comfort so I am watching all the information to make the best choices for comfort otherwise I will be riding solo once again. Are the shocks & lift kit install the best choice for the most comfort for the passenger to enjoy the ride?
I would say that suspension is an important aspect to comfort. No one wants to get jarred when they go over bumps or feel like they are getting whip lash. There are a good amount of things you can do to your Triglide that will help with passenger comfort.
Here is a video on all the things Kevin done for Mary to be more comfortable - ua-cam.com/video/HQVYFXV3yW0/v-deo.html
In the description below the video above there are links to all the products Kevin goes over that we sell. I will say the FB16 is a must so that she has plenty of foot positions to find the perfect foot placement. You can see the FB16 at this link - www.dkcustomproducts.com/passenger-floorboard-relocator-fb16-harley-baggers-trikes.htm
Here is a link to a report on suspension that we done if you are wanting to compare some some different brand shocks - www.dkcustomproducts.com/overview-of-performance-rear-shocks-99.htm
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions;
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Thank you for getting back to me, it is greatly appreciated, I have been watching all the videos Kevin has shown and walked thru with the Trike. I have been rewatching to see if I missed anything knowing that the rider comfort has to come first before the overall custom look of the Trike will be addressed. If I choose to have my HD dealer do the install can the DK product be ordered thru them? Or is it best to order direct through DK?
Thank you for watching our videos. I am glad that you are finding them helpful.
Really it would depend on your dealer. I would talk to them and see how they like to do the ordering and installing of aftermarket parts.
Not sure what all you are planning to buy but if you call and talk to our Customer Service they will be more than happy to help you and if there are any available discounts they will help you with that as well. Please feel free to contact us Mon- Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. central standard time.
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Some of the videos you can hear very will or like this video need to do the video I the Sun and not in a shaded area can see so of the things you point out
Yep, we are better at making parts than making videos. But we are getting better at the videos. It took us over a year and many different mic set ups until we hit on one that is good. So for the last 6 months or so our audio has finally been consistently good.
We have ordered a bigger, brighter light, so videos coming out, starting in a couple of months will be better lit.
Thank you.
That bird in the background has got to go! It was so irritating I couldn't even get halfway through before "hanging up"!
I hear you. I'm also tired of the squawking on the videos. I think we have it solved now.
No letting them out on days we will be videoing.
No videos made near their cage.
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I was going to comment the same thing. Thanks for the headache.
Where can I purchase that car
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Where are you located
We are in Hickory Flat, Mississippi! Feel free to give us a call or email us if you have any questions;
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Do you know anyone that has modified a Road Glide 3
What kind of mods are you looking for? We have had a few customers buy a few parts for their RG3. MB
I need more passenger room.
We are using a OEM sissy bar.
Thanks
Unfortunately, that is nothing something we have any knowledge about.
I believe that you will find more information and possibly someone that has already modified their RG3 sissy bars on HD Forums.
We do have the FB16 that will give your passenger a little more room by giving them more foot placement options.
You can see the FB16 at this link - www.dkcustomproducts.com/passenger-floorboard-relocator-fb16-harley-baggers-trikes.htm
Sorry I was not more help, but I do believe you will find some help on the forums.
Thank you for commenting! MB
Any information for the front foot pegs?
The Rider Floorboards on a Trike can be spaced out to give the rider more room, getting their boots and legs a little ways away from the engine.
Here are links, depending on what year you have.
www.dkcustomproducts.com/rider-floorboard-extensions-for-2014-up-harley-fl-trike-models-dk-tr-flb-ext-tg.htm
www.dkcustomproducts.com/rider-floorboard-extensions-for-2009-up-harley-fl-touring-models-dk-tr-flb-ext-09.htm
If you are asking about something else, let us know.
@@DKCustomProducts actually this information is a bonus thank you but I may have said it wrong, I’m interested in the heel rests that were seen mounted on the front for the rider
@@rigogonzalez7361 Ah, the Highway pegs with heel rests. Here is a link to the clamp-
www.dkcustomproducts.com/chrome-adjustable-highway-peg-mounting-kit-w-radiused-arms-dk-ky-ca-hp-c.htm
Then choose which footpeg and shift peg (for heel) you want at this link- www.dkcustomproducts.com/classic-pegs-c115-265.htm
Then this is the link to the heel rest arms- www.dkcustomproducts.com/chrome-heel-rest-bracket-arm-kit-dk-hra-crm.htm
The exact style in this video was just discontinued, but you can get the same thing from the above links.
@@DKCustomProducts you are awesome!! Those are the ones. Thank you 🙏🏽
I will definitely be ordering from you all soon. I will be receiving my trike in a few weeks and can’t wait to get started
@@rigogonzalez7361 Congratulations on your new trike coming. We appreciate your business, always feel free to email or call with any questions.
You need a DFT conversion It's the softest and easiest to ride. Independent rear suspension
There are pros and cons to every bike and every bike build. Kevin is very happy with his Triglide. It is really a personal preference.
Thanks for commenting! MB
certainly 😉
Trikes are a really relaxing ride, for both Rider and Passenger. 👍
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Cat delete and true duals will eliminate a lot of heat.
Absolutely. Both of those will reduce a lot of felt heat! 👍
Good info but the lighting sucks. Cannot even see the back seat.
Glad you liked the info. Yeah, we are good at making parts, we are good at shipping them out quickly, and we are good at Customer Service. Those are our priorities.
We are still learning how to make better and better videos.
I need to know where the sheep skin is from.
The company we bought from is no longer open. But there are many places selling sheepskins for motorcycle seats. Type in
sheepskin harley seat
in your search engine and there are many results.
@@DKCustomProducts thanks
My wife doesn't complain back there, heck I think she falls asleep back there.
That is a great deal...sound like your bike is set up well for her.
I have a 2013 and spent a lot of money to keep it from melting down. Harley doesn't care about us.
It does seem that they are less than concerned about the high mileage riders, and more focused on the majority of riders that ride 2K - 3K miles a year.
Glad you got your 2013 into the optimum temp range.
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2012 PASSENGER IS FINE, DRIVER IS 6;2' AND IS NOT !
Understood. Here is a video where many things our outlined that can be done to improve Rider Comfort.
ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
and here is The Comfort Triangle, which is all about the rider- ua-cam.com/video/Y4pWGTj-iDE/v-deo.html
40000 dollar machine and tons of money has to be spent to make it ridable. Good job Harley.
40K is too much to spend for a new HD...check out these two videos
ua-cam.com/video/IjZFSioCGJ4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/__NE6h1DhCg/v-deo.html
Why would I need to spend money to make a trike more comfortable when it already way overpriced.
It would be nice to get the bike you want without any upgrade needs, but that just isn't the case. It really doesn't matter what you buy in life there is going to be something that we want to upgrade when you get it or down the line.
Thanks for commenting! MB
@@DKCustomProducts Rode harlwyfor years, loved them but now my body needs comfort so take a look at a can am Spyder, everything you need and want for way cheaper, and no more back problems. Tried Harley trikes, suspension is from the 20th century.
Different Strokes for Different Folks.
Thanks for your comment! MB
I think those chick's want to be on the tube.
Yeah, well, I'm tired of the squawking on the videos. I think we have it solved now.
No letting them out on days we will be videoing.
No videos made near their cage.
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@@DKCustomProducts 😆 they want to be you tube stars as well.