I Installed the rear bracket on my 17' CVO SG last summer. (They have a front bracket now) Had to try something to get rid of that damn "waggle" as I call it. They claim in the literature at the time of my purchase that it would solve the problem I was experiencing but wasn't clear on use with aftermarket exhaust (crossover mount) so I called them. Found out that the main bracket all of a sudden doesn't fix all the waggle which advertising has been stating since invention and to make your bike handle "like its on rails" actual quote, you need the front bracket now. Well since the rear bracket is almost $500 and I knew that my worn, cupped tires are probably contributing and so I went with only the rear. The front is $285 I think and could add it later if I think I need it.
Well does it work? Yes to a point. The bike has a more ridged or precise feel not as mushy and it does take most of the waggle out, not all. I can tell the bike still wants to waggle and does a little (higher speed turns and change ups), but with the bracket it is greatly reduced.
My bike has 10k on it and is due for tires & to check the steering head bearings and maybe get rid of the those uneven p.o.s shocks in the rear before I buy the front bracket first cause I think they are contributing to the problem too. Playing build a bike with a 40k bike is sooo much fun!
Also I had to do a little fabbing to mount the crossover on my FullSac exhaust.
I finally got around to installing the rear True-track stabilizer on the SG today. After running it through the paces, I agree with your assessment 100%. The “waggle” isn’t gone, but it is diminished, and, generally speaking, the bike definitely feels more stable, rigid and composed, particularly when cornering aggressively at high speeds, and when riding over surfaces that would normally upset the bike (steel grid bridge deck, grooved concrete, etc.)
There is only so much that can be expected from a band-aid type fix like the True-Track when the culprits are a weak frame, swing arm and front end. I don’t think adding the front stabilizer would eliminate the waggle, either, it’s just the nature of the beast.
That said, the improvement is noticeable and, as an aggressive rider, I feel it’s worth the money to see some additional stability and handling performance out of the bike. Normal riders may not come to the same conclusion.
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