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Traction Dynamics?
« on: January 07, 2007, 11:29:09 PM »
Just read an email from a semi-regular riding buddy here letting me know he's bringing the beer for the installation of a set of rebuilt forks on his Electra Glide.  Stuff from a place called Traction Dynamics with what I presume to be a part number of AK-20.  Some kind of a cartridge kit apparently.  

I tried to find the company on line but struck out.  Just wondering if anyone here has seen this before so I'll have an idea of what we're getting to when he brings the beer?
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Re: Traction Dynamics?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2007, 08:50:13 AM »
just checked with my buddy google and he sent me here

http://www.traxxion.com/cruisers/harley_home.htm
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2007, 09:19:04 AM »
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just checked with my buddy google and he sent me here

http://www.traxxion.com/cruisers/harley_home.htm

It sounds interesting. All the top sportbikes have them as well as some HDs. They don't show an application for many HDs. And not for FLHs. They say to send them your forks and they'll rebuild them for you. I'm curious to see where this takes you Don. ;) Hoist!  8-)
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2007, 10:49:56 AM »
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just checked with my buddy google and he sent me here

http://www.traxxion.com/cruisers/harley_home.htm


Ah, humbug.  I did a Yahoo search for "traction dynamics" as the name was sent to me and didn't immediately come to it.  Traxxion.  D'oy!
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Re: Traction Dynamics?
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2007, 10:51:46 AM »
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It sounds interesting. All the top sportbikes have them as well as some HDs. They don't show an application for many HDs. And not for FLHs. They say to send them your forks and they'll rebuild them for you. I'm curious to see where this takes you Don. ;) Hoist!  8-)


Ok, after a quick glance after seeing Neal's corrected spelling it sure does.  The guy here did send them a pair of forks and has now received them back.  Will have to go over and see what the work looks like.  

The really sucky part about this is I need to change fork oil between now and spring.  Another freaking idea.....
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Re: Traction Dynamics?
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2007, 11:17:04 AM »
I've been giving some thought to improving the fork response on the big bike, as it's always seemed "mushy" to me and it seems I can feel a little instability when pushing through a curve, but didn't know, or hadn't checked into, things available. The back end of the bike, since putting on the Legends, is greatly improved.  This company looks like it's worth looking into...it's just a 2.5 hour ride from my house.

Let us know how the job goes, Don...and what brand and how many beers it takes to get it done. [smiley=drink.gif]
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2007, 05:58:20 PM »
Why were on subject...are there any tips or tricks you guys might reccomend to beef up or help the front end without spending a $1000. Like change the spring or different or more oil. Would like some input.

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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2007, 06:05:10 PM »
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Why were on subject...are there any tips or tricks you guys might reccomend to beef up or help the front end without spending a $1000. Like change the spring or different or more oil. Would like some input.

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Barry,  there's a thread on Changing Fork Oil....bottom line is to change to a 15w fork oil...you've got 7.5w in there now.  A couple of folks use the 20wSE oil too.
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Re: Traction Dynamics?
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2007, 06:14:21 PM »
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Barry,  there's a thread on Changing Fork Oil....bottom line is to change to a 15w fork oil...you've got 7.5w in there now.  A couple of folks use the 20wSE oil too.


20w here.  Much firmer.  Never bottoms out.  One of those personal preference things.  But I like the front suspension firm and don't mind it that translates to what others might consider a bit too firm.  20w is not so firm that you're adding wheel hop feelings back through the bike or anything.  But it is noticably stiffer than the stock soup we started with.
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Re: Traction Dynamics?
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2007, 06:57:25 PM »
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Why were on subject...are there any tips or tricks you guys might reccomend to beef up or help the front end without spending a $1000. Like change the spring or different or more oil. Would like some input.

Barry


The company link above also offers a cheaper alternative, which appears to include new springs...
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2007, 07:17:02 PM »
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The company link above also offers a cheaper alternative, which appears to include new springs...


Springs and emulators if I remember correctly.
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« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2007, 08:26:54 PM »
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20w here.  Much firmer.  Never bottoms out.  One of those personal preference things.  But I like the front suspension firm and don't mind it that translates to what others might consider a bit too firm.  20w is not so firm that you're adding wheel hop feelings back through the bike or anything.  But it is noticably stiffer than the stock soup we started with.
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« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2007, 09:29:25 PM »
I'm a little confused here. It was my understanding that all Screamin Eagle model baggers came with the Profile Low front end kit installed as depicted on page 476 of the 2007 Parts catalogue. I know LD has it as it is one of the features of the Road Glide and judging by the fact the the front end on Elvis feels the same ( lighter but similar) I'd say it has it as well. Check the original brochure for your bike, it lists all of the goodies they added. If it says Profile Low front end, then you are already running a cartridge type front suspension.

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« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2007, 10:06:01 PM »
BB,

The SEEG's came with the Profile front suspension, the CUSE's came with the standard height suspension.  The Profile setup is a damper rod system, BTW, not cartridge.

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« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2007, 10:09:37 PM »
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The SEEG's came with the Profile front suspension, the CUSE's came with the standard height suspension.  The Profile setup is a damper rod system, BTW, not cartridge.

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Jerry,
          Can't say you're wrong on the SERK's and SEEG's but LD has cartridge. Read page 476 of the 07 Parts catalogue. Item A.

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