Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Trike - Making it Handle Right!!!

The old man's Harley Davidson Tri-Glide trike has always handled like a Greyhound Bus, so we decided to use the ‪@LegendSuspensions‬ lifting kit to fix the geometry and get it where it needs to be to handle/ride right. Is it an easy job? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely! The old man is happy, so I am happy. If you've got a Harley trike out there, a Tri-Glide or Freewheeler, I recommend this upgrade (No relationship with Legend at all).
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[@sidneybranham8513]

Enjoy your old man. Mines been passed since 02. He bought me my first Harley it was the 1972 shortster 65 in blue. Then when one of his workers crashed on my dads bike and had to have his leg amputated he threw both bikes in the river and told me as long as I lived under his roof I’d never ride another motorcycle. Then shortly after high school graduation I bought a 1982 fxrs and have owned a Harley ever since. But seeing the two of you enjoying them together hits me in a good way. Ride safe and enjoy the old man.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Thank you. It is fun even though we fight the whole time.

[@b87flst]

I put DK brackets on my Tri Glide. Took 2 hours, used jack stands. I have a trailer hitch and put the floor jack under it. Also I am 70 years old.

[@cheezehdglen9468]

Enjoy your Dad as long as you have him. I wish we still had garage time with each other. Growing up, I thought my name was "Hold the Flashlight" or "Shine over here" ...as he did the work. Aaahhh - but I was learning and I can do the work now. Glen in AZ

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Right on...

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

I’m paralyzed from arms down and ride a TriGlide. Mine handles fine up here in the mountains of Georgia with stock suspension

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Glad it's working out for you. You might take a look at this kit, It really lightens up the handling.

[@tommymoore6370]

i must be the oddball.i put them and the pro-action shocks,1100.00 dollars worth of stuff and i can,t tell any difference on my freewheeler than when it was stock

[@the-d-man1013]

Let me say I love that Jack Daniels Banner hanging on your wall. It is pretty cool to see you and your dad hanging out working together on the bike. That is the highlight of the video for me. Keep them coming🥇🏍🏍🏍

[@richardperry5880]

The lift kit . Was the first thing I did with my tri glide as well . 100% recommended. Mine was £110 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@nathanielgoodwin8622]

Hell yeah man. Helping out the Ole Man. Im sure you are just returning a life long of it being the other way around. Good to see it even at an older age.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That's the plan!

[@miketaylor5954]

I had a Harley dealer install the Legends lift kit & shocks on my 2022 CVO Tri-Glide , the ride is much better the trike actually has “ rebound “ now but the big improvement is the steering the lift kit changes the front end geometry , steering is quick & light .

[@rickhampton807]

Love that you and your dad have garage time! Wish mine was still around. Ride safe y'all

[@keithhartzell579]

My dad and I put a set on my 2017 Tri Glide last fall. I was 56 and he was 80 at the time. We both ride trikes and enjoy every bit of the time together. I bought a set off Ebay for 55 bucks. Not the high dollar name brand, but they were well made. Took us about 1 1/2 hours. By the way my dad was a Marine and I was an Army dog. Thanks for your service.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Great to hear you guys are still rolling together!!!!

[@rayw8177]

i got 2012 triglide new for my wife and friends with madison hd in wi, he had one of his sales persons who is old school trike guy, came up with brackets like those and was selling to raise rear help in the bottoming out besides help in handling (bought in 2014ish). other nice part when got new rear tires, went up in size from factory, that made a difference in fuel mile to the better. i had issue with the first one put on, bolt holes was just a hair out of line and fought for like 2 hours, get to the other side, and was done in 10 minutes. don't know how that happened but was ok with it.

[@bobberguy1]

Thank you, Dad Monkey, for your service. I've heard good reviews on the Legends brackets. Forty years ago, I was all about the "look". Today, I am all about comfort and handling!

[@RyanTaylor1223]

Me and my dad did this to his tri glide and we ran into several issues. We got it done but had to take a break and get away from it for a couple days before I came back to finish it🤣🤣🤣

[@fps636]

You & Dad, great fun no matter what!

[@EddieFresh3]

Great video, we need more with your dad in them! Also if you you're still interested, I can elaborate on my 2021 FXLRS I ruined with brake fluid!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Yes!!!

[@EddieFresh3]

​@@ProfessionalMonkey I was doing a reverse bleed on the front brakes. Everyone told me to do it, because the bike has ABS and only Harley can flush the brakes now because of the ABS system. I bought a cheap syringe kit from Amazon labelled as a reverse brake bleed kit. I hooked the syringe to the bike, and even zip tied the hose onto the bleeder. I did not want the hose to fall off and spray fluid! The fitting on the syringe broke when I applied pressure to the syringe, and it shot brake fluid straight up to the ceiling. The fluid then rained on me and the bike. This was at like 10pm at night, so I started to rush to get the bike out of the garage. I wasn't wearing any shoes at the time, and I slipped and dropped the bike brake side down. Luckily I had a engine guard,but I also hit my garbage can with the front fairing. I managed to grab it off the ground and get it outside and started to hose it down. The fluid stained/ate the wrinkle black finish on the triple tree, primary case, engine, and dash. It etched the front turn signals, the plastics on the gauges and the air cleaner cover. It ate the clear coat on the frame, front pegs, small spot on the derby cover, and engine guard. The scratch on the fairing is minor. I also managed to scratch the handle bars on the can too. Insurance is coming out Wednesday to assess the damage. It also stained the ceiling of the garage too.

[@Trexducatis]

Just did the lift kit on my RG3. Was a bit fiddly but changes the geometry and makes good sense. Thanks for the trailblazer.

[@BoDean52]

Watching your Dad and the banter was really cool, hell I may need to do this one day so extra bonus knowing you already have the jack stands for helping me. The dirt on your face, priceless and future thumb worthy.

[@timdavis8154]

You are.so.lucky to have your dad to work with.

[@BustedKnuckleMotorcycle]

I installed the DK set on a customer's bike (Don't know the price, customer supplied the parts) about 2hrs of labor is what I charged. Support your local shops, prices will be lower.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Exactly. Sorry, I meant to say that in the video.

[@JarheadSixRides]

33% more wheels lol one day we all be there. Thanks for the video.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You got that right!

[@robertcunningham1730]

Actually, 50% more wheels...

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Congrats for breaking the 9k subs! You guys are great together. I know you enjoy every minute.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Yes we do

[@janyoung1633]

Where's all the air tools and air compressor? Would have made it much easier. You guys are cut from the same cloth! LOL Love it!! Keep up the great routine!!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Compressor is there, but the spots you're getting into are a bit tight for air tools. I used my power ratchet instead.

[@janyoung1633]

@@ProfessionalMonkey I was thinking about your Dad with the tire wrench, instead of an impact for the wheels. Keep up the good work! and free jackstands~~~~ maybe?

[@ellomred7713]

Made garage yoga myself yesterday. Rekluse clutch and Kuryakyn floorboard extension.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

There ya go!!!!

[@ericsenard3686]

Hey great video. This is one of the upgrades that I have being done on my CVO right now. You are spot on the pricing. I was able to get the legend lifts and a shock upgrade when I bought my trike. The cost for me was about $700 installed. it was 200 for the lifts and 350 for the shocks and just under 200 labor (2 hours). You are also correct that lifting the rear of the trike moves the center of gravity forward and puts it just about between the cylinders instead of stock where the center of gravity is under your ass. Correcting the geometry makes a huge difference in how it steers. It makes the steering feel more stable at speed (takes away the slight wobble that you can feel).

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I wonder why its like that from the factory?

[@ericsenard3686]

@@ProfessionalMonkey well based on my engineering background, I would speculate that the mo-co designed it like that from the factory to give the trike more angularity with regards to overall stability to maximize the RDRS capabilities. Another way to think about this would be if you had a triangle on a flat plane parallel to the ground and level ( =stability). With a lift you give up minor stability factor and get drivability in return.

[@DrumNut927]

Old Man Monkey is the man! Reminds me how much I miss my dad.

[@genegoodwin8925]

I'm almost 70 and changed the rear shocks on my 2020 Tri-Glide which wasn't a big deal. I installed a pair of Progressive shocks to improve the ride for my wife who always rides with me. We put over 300,000 miles on two wheelers until her brain cancer caused her to have seizures so we went to a Tri-Glide. Our thought was if she had a seizure on back of a two wheeler it might cause an accident injuring us and possibly others. On the Trike I should be able to pull over and take care of her. I traded my 2020 Trike in this month for a 2021 Tri-Glide because I liked the color of the 2021. We only put on 21,000 on the 2020. I talked the dealer in changing the shocks so I could have my Progressive shocks on my 2021. They only charged two hours labor to remove my progressive shocks and install the hydraulic shocks on the 2020 and remove the hydraulic chocks from my 2021 and install the progressive shocks on the 2021. I didn't care because it was included in the deal so It didn't really cost me anything, but on paper they charges two hours for changing the shocks on two trikes which I thought was a good deal.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I am glad you two are still rolling. Here's to many more in the saddle together.

[@windsurfed1]

So Gene, In you extensive riding experience, does all this rear suspension work done (rear progressive shocks, and I take it you added the lift kit) does it actually make for a for a better ride for your wife? I have the OEM suspension for my wife on my 2020 TG. Thinking of changing over to what you have if, and only if it is a huge difference for her ride comfort. What is your thoughts?

[@nhmoosemtn6687]

Got to get pops on the live stream. That would be a great time and I thinks lots of laughing..

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

He would judge me.

[@waynebriggs8449]

I found the easiest way to put in the muffler spacers, was to remove the rear bolt and then you can slide the muffler off. Then replace the front bolt and add the spacer and slide it back on and put in the rear.

[@antonepereira79]

Hate to be a kill joy . But you should have change the shocks at the same time . Harley shocks suck! I replaced my stock shocks with Legends Revo - A. What a wold of difference in ride . No more back pounding neck jerking pain! You will not regret it. DK Customs also has a great set up also . 2014 TriGlide

[@stevenburris376]

Did mine with 14 inch shocks best upgrade ever

[@frankm2348]

Good video. Great to see your dad and his trike. I'm getting closer to his age. Have some age related issues. I bought a 2020 bike with RDRS to extend my riding, after that I am considering a Trike. Also I think a dad reaction video to some of you videos would be a hoot.

[@johnmckinney8610]

You for finally mentioning trikes!

[@gregmannos]

Swear soon as he mentioned those jack stands first thing I thought was, send them back... lol

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Ha!

[@FRESHx913x]

This is why I'm trying to teach my kid to work on shit. That way when I'm older I can be like your dad and leave the heavy lifting to my kid 😆

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Good strategy!

[@traveller1973]

"Garage yoga"...so accurate. Have you ever considered getting a bike lift? I know HF has decent ones. I have a pneumatic one that makes working on my bike so much easier. They come with optional 12" extensions so you could put the TriGlide on it. It does take up a fair amount of space, so keep that in mind. Keep up the good videos!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Hey! I have thought of it, but I just don't have the room. I have two baggers and a Heritage in addition to my 4 seater gold cart in the garage so no way I could make it jive...

[@hollywood93c87]

You need a bigger garage buddy 😂

[@kenbarham2445]

Definitely hard work have done 3 of those kits . I used DK customs comfort lifts .

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Is the DK kit cheaper?

[@kenbarham2445]

About the same price from DK

[@budirwin9825]

Now all he needs is some Pro air nitrogen gas shocks back their. World's of difference in the ride.

[@DxiLanyap]

Great video sir. Good to see you and your dad. My son rides HOGs with me and watches my back like you do your dad’s.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Right on

[@blackedoutbandit]

My dad was the same way. Lmao he gave me a broken snow blower that had tracks on it. I fixed it and when I went into the army I stored it at my dad's house. When I came home from boot camp it was gone. He sold the damn thing and keep the money.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That’s hilarious!

[@blackedoutbandit]

@@ProfessionalMonkey at the time I didn't think it was. He did.

[@michaellytle4968]

use heat to the bolts it will soften the lock tight it does not hurt anything does not take much heat to loosen.

[@edmacmillan7780]

My local HD dealer told me they would not do it. So my friend and I did it. Not easy. We changed the shocks at the same time.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You did right!

[@michaelnobile8016]

What shocks did you go with? What height size did you go with? 1" or 2" or what?

[@edmacmillan7780]

@@michaelnobile8016 I did a combo kit from DK customs.It had the comfort lift and 14" pro action shocks that they pre adjusted for my wife and me based on weight.

[@davechurchill416]

I have done the up grade on both of my tri glide its well worth it. My dealership charges a 150 to install them and 150 for the part. Didn't think that was to bad of a price and they warranty for a year part and labor.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That's a great deal! I'm gonna see if my dealer, Alligator Alley HD, has a package for this.

[@davedeja]

Since this is a suspension video... and I see your truck in the driveway... I'm wondering if you've heard of Sulastic shackles? They replace stock shackles on the back end of your leaf springs. Supposed to improve the ride of your truck quite dramatically by adding another "layer" of travel before the leaf has to flex.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I haven't messed with my truck's suspension at all. I tow a lot of weight with it and am weary of making any changes to it. I would like to do airbags, but that's about it.

[@davedeja]

@@ProfessionalMonkey I saw them on KZbin, BIG TRUCK BIG RV... He hauls a huge fifth wheel and has them on his truck, really likes them. Check his channel... Super knowledgeable guy about truck, RVs, Towing... Great videos.

[@Dixifrog]

I like watching you do things with your dad. I miss doing things with mine. Trying to do more things with my son. Now, "go feed tour daddy". 🤣

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You heard that right? He’s demanding...

[@gregrankins991]

Love watching you and your dad

[@seekerofthenarrowgate8716]

Greetings. I have a suggestion for your father. Have him test ride a Can Am Spyder. The y pattern of having two wheels up front provide way better stability in corners and you don't feel the vibrations through the handlebars from the crown of the road. I know this from riding on my mother's Spyder. Food for thought.

[@araneaetvelivolum1086]

Bought a Spyder RTS for my wife. Definetly an upgrade ride handling wise over a HD trike but the overall excitement for the looks and the sound of the bike gets left behind which often is a factor for an ex-HD 2 wheel rider. My wife loves her Spyder but I don't really care for it. Chose my Road King anytime over the Spyder. 😀

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Pop did try a spyder and he didn’t like it. That, and you’re never gonna get him off of a Harley :).

[@seekerofthenarrowgate8716]

@@araneaetvelivolum1086 I hear you. I have a '14 Road King and a '18 Africa Twin. If the decade comes when I can no longer ride on two wheels I will switch to a hardtop convertible.

[@seekerofthenarrowgate8716]

@@ProfessionalMonkey I understand that completely. My father loves his '16 Road King.

[@robertcampain612]

Good, informative video. Thanks for posting!!

[@strohdog242]

I have never watched you before ; but a Marine Corps flag on the trike...I am going to subscribe simply based on that!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

That is my old mans. I would never claim that level of bad assery. Two tours in Nam, then a quick reaction/quick kill instructor and Pendleton...

[@brycebender2818]

I bought a 110 anniversary TrI Glide and it came with air shocks. FYI

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

All Harley dressers had air shocks until like 15 or so.

[@PaPa-Sohns]

Love watching you guys do thing’s together. Also love the tattoo sign in your garage. Does it work? Where can I get one?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Just a prize from Amazon: www.amazon.com/Marquee-Sign-Dimensional-Displays-Business/dp/B075X53M89/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=tattoo+sign&qid=1616970373&sr=8-7

[@johnharrington9609]

Did you do the new Rockford fosgate audio? I get mine tomorrow. I have a 2020 Ultra CVO. It was a 2100 upgrade. I’ll let you know if I think it was worth it.

[@Frostytravels]

lol gotta love the neighbors....redoing my home now for sale ...so i can get out in the country....Geriatric....hehehhe I am right in there at 65...hhhee

[@badpoppy2936]

It raised mine about 2 inches

[@markfrank2454]

You have a cool Dad!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Jesus, don't tell him that.

[@cbozarth40195]

Don’t feel bad my ultra is in the shop being rebuilt I blew the lower end out so I’m getting it rebuilt from an 88 ci to a 100ci It will be a while before I get it back

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Well, it will at least be more fun when you get it back!

[@cbozarth40195]

@@ProfessionalMonkey you are correct

[@mannella9]

Does that front wheel chock allow you to stand a 2 wheel bike up without any other support?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Yup. Condor Chock, I am a huge fan of them...

[@susanmathews488]

Does your dad notice that in big sleeping corners to the right it feels like the bike is trying to throw you off to the left? I mentioned this to a friend and he's told me that the shocks in the back are two different shocks and one is more heavy duty. And he recommended that I put heavy duty shocks on both?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

He hasn't said anything about that?

[@ericsenard3686]

Please do a riding video if you get a chance.

[@HermanSummers-w9m]

I thought I would see the installation

[@ADVScott342]

He'll have the piece of mind that it was done by someone who cares good job 🐒👍. Did yah buy that ridgid ? Hope to see that thing bought back to life🐑

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Captain hasn’t decided yet, either way we’re gonna get it back on the road.

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Awesome video

[@russellthompson3486]

My kids want me to get a trike sooner than later But they came up with a idea to build one from a old 87 K5 Blazer using most of the frame and as much of the body and cab of the truck I’m almost sold on the idea myself. Any thoughts on a v8 trike build would be greatly appreciated?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

V8 Trikes are amazing. I always see them using the old VW sort of layout but with a smallblock running it instead. I would love to see a K5 turned into a trike!

[@dcovault]

I let him look for the air line 😂😂😂

[@threepwood56]

Did you actually install the parts? All I saw was a couple of jack stands and then a bracket lying on the ground. Oh, and someone undoing wheel nuts. Great to see you and your dad's banter, but not what I was ... Ooh, there's a video called How to install a lift kit on a Harley.... I'm gone.

[@hermanmann2694]

old man send them back and get your money back LOL

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

RIGHT?

[@philliptapley8490]

Does it help with the bumps that reach all the way across the road. Because those tend to want to launch the wife over my head and onto the roadway in front of us. She hates that shit can’t says I blame her. It’s an 09 tri and we love it. Three back operations and this brut got back out riding. Be 70 this year. You put out good info, thanks for that. 😎👍

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I don’t think it would help with that, but some new shocks maybe?

[@philliptapley8490]

Thanks for the quick response. I’m running air shocks and find the best ride at 40psi. Just something trike riders got to put up with. It’s got a stage 2 in it I had installed three years ago, the cams really smartened it up but brought a lot more heat with them. It’ll kick the rear cylinder out from heat sitting at a long light. I installed duel fans with a new oil cooler to solve the problem but couldn’t ride last year because of a little stroke but ready to rip this year so we’ll see. Thanks again

[@ecrusch]

Sweat Equity brother.

[@scottstravers4445]

Great job

[@blackedoutbandit]

How is your Sunday buddy

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Just looking forward to getting my bike back!!!

[@blackedoutbandit]

@@ProfessionalMonkey I bet. That would drive me nuts. But I only have one bike. Lol

[@Riker-eq2yv]

You forgot to show how you install them 😢

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

It's not hard, you just jack the bike up and put them in, really not much to it.

[@Riker-eq2yv]

@@ProfessionalMonkey thanks for the reply

[@chuckwilliams8015]

😎👍

[@michaelmartino9186]

i called harley and they said they can't your can't change the suspension

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Huh? Like the service department wont install these parts or what? If not just find an independent shop to do it.

[@whodafokcares]

Harley Dealers are independent entities. There are two near me. One will do whatever you want ; even install parts you bring and install them. I'm sure they have their limit but I'm only using name brand parts. The other is picky and won't install anything they did not order. I only wish there was a good independent nearby to do things I cant. The Legends lift kit is ordered and the HD dealer is going to install. - 200.00 for part, 2.5 hrs labor and they promised to adjust the headlight as once you raise the back end the headlight needs to be raised/adjusted.

[@cfd1951]

Semper Fi

[@donaldcross7978]

Only Thing You Don't Have in Your Hand is a Crying Towel !!! Jackstands You Should Dip the Tops in Plier Dip to Keep Frame from getting Scratched. If it was Ur Bike you Woulda Put a Rag on top of Jack Stands !!!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Its a good idea.

[@spanky1346]

One day when I get to the point I can’t ride on two I will get a trike lol have you seen that cvo trike sexy ass hell lol

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Tons of money!!!

[@MrTimshannon]

@@ProfessionalMonkey CVO Trike scares the Hell out of $ 50,000.00

[@lifebehindbars6283]

Motorized wheelchair

[@michaelhazen8658]

Feed ya DADDY!

[@gregmonhollen4327]

Go feed your daddy LOL

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I did...

[@gregmonhollen4327]

@@ProfessionalMonkey nice

[@brada4018]

Be good to pop's!

[@paulmartinez9833]

I'm pretty clean I didn't do shit🤣😂😅

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Isn't he just a peach?

[@garysmith7333]

Funny. I wish my daddy had rode with me. My daddy didn't do noth'n with me.

[@robertmiller6998]

Well you didn't the work just BS

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Babbl bable just bunch talk. Keep repeating yourself. I think you like to hear yourself talk could be a 2 minute video.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Awwwww, Hank. You having a bad day?

[@bellyslide793]

Hank, the banter and commentary is why I watch. I am in it for the journey of humor and comradery in the motorcycle community plus maybe a bit of knowledge but I will take humor over knowledge any day. That being said, that may be why I’m not that smart... Have a great day.