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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 6/24/2008
Posts: 196
Location: San Diego
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What is the most effective Drivetrain Stabilizer for your Harley-Davidson Touring Model? I would like to get one for my bike. I have heard there are several on the market. Does anyone have one installed on their bike?
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Rank: Moderator
Joined: 6/16/2008
Posts: 240
Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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I thought all the new SC's had them already?
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Rank: Known chip thrower
Joined: 6/16/2008
Posts: 497
Location: Concord,CA
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09's have another mount which works similarly, but previous to that don't.
There is truetrak, ridestr8 and a few others. Some lower the ground clearance so watch out.
Bev has one, but not sure which one. She is happy.
 
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Rank: Resident Site Mechanic
Joined: 6/20/2008
Posts: 577
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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I have "The Missing Link" made by a guy in Canada (Tracy at HDF) its the same thing as the ridestr8 only made of aluminum so less expensive. He hand makes them. Does not hang as low as a TrueTrack and won't interfere if you want a centerstand.
It does a good job...I swear it is 100 times better then it was....very solid almost everywhere. I still get that wallow/wobble in some tighter sweepers at 80 mph (one I know in particular) but not often. I'm trying some different settings in my shocks and tires, but so far have not fixed it. I just backoff slightly and it goes way.
I spoke with the mechanic at the dealer about the affects on the frame and he could see no issue with using one.
--'08 HD Ultra Classic w/ ABS  The content person enjoys the scenery of a detour.
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 7/24/2008
Posts: 26
Location: Chico,CA
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I have a Trutrack on my Ultra. I also had it on my '05 Road King. It made a HUGE difference in handling on the sweepers especially when loaded like we ususlly are. It does reduce clearance on hard right turns I scrap it at times. The edge of it is getting tapered enough so that it does not happen very often anymore.
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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 101
Location: Socal Mtns
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I have the missing link also, it made a HUGE difference in handling.
Bev....lose the dunlops and I think your wiggle will go away.
05 Road Ultra   
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Rank: Resident Site Mechanic
Joined: 6/20/2008
Posts: 577
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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mountainkowboy wrote:
I have the missing link also, it made a HUGE difference in handling.
Bev....lose the dunlops and I think your wiggle will go away.
I will on the next tire change (didn't change my front this time)....
Final wobble may just go away with the new tire... I have to admit we found the rear had thrown its weight and it was already pretty worn when I put on the stablizer. Won't know until I get to ride the darn thing.
--'08 HD Ultra Classic w/ ABS The content person enjoys the scenery of a detour.
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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 6/24/2008
Posts: 196
Location: San Diego
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I finally got the "Bagger Brace". Sure does make a difference
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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 101
Location: Socal Mtns
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bluerose wrote:
mountainkowboy wrote:
I have the missing link also, it made a HUGE difference in handling.
Bev....lose the dunlops and I think your wiggle will go away.
I will on the next tire change (didn't change my front this time)....
Final wobble may just go away with the new tire... I have to admit we found the rear had thrown its weight and it was already pretty worn when I put on the stablizer. Won't know until I get to ride the darn thing.
I have a riding bud who has metz 880's on his Ultra and he loves'um. I'm in the same boat as you, just changed out my rear, had to use the Dunlop to match the front. Will go with something other than the 402's
05 Road Ultra
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Rank: Bar Hopper
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 16
Location: Mass.
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I have had a Tru Track on the Road Glide for three years/45k miles now, it works great. I don't think that any of the stabilizers are better as they all preform the same function. Although, if I was to do it again I would use one that mounts above the tranny. That said, none of them work as well as the new '09 chassis, you've got to ride one, they are sweet!
dc
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Rank: Seasoned Traveler
Joined: 11/30/2008
Posts: 101
Location: Socal Mtns
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dc wrote:
That said, none of them work as well as the new '09 chassis, you've got to ride one, they are sweet!
dc
Then I'll have to get one! My wife would hate me for at least a week! LOL
05 Road Ultra
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