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[Ironhorse]

Mark, one thing I discovered (at least on mine) recently.  The RideStr8 device can stand a bit of regular maintenance.  The heim joints on that rear cross link can get awfully stiff living in all the mess and muck they are exposed to. 

Had to unhook the outboard link on mine recently to allow a path to remove a harness from an o2 sensor.  The joint moved, but only with effort that was too significant to be comfortable.  A little WD40 and some compressed air got it moving again completely freely.  Cleaned up both ends while I was at it.  Think that doing this will now be part of the bikes annual spring clean-up and service.

Twolanerider,

Thanks for the tip. I'll check mine and clean and lube the joints.

Mark

[RJ749]

I went with the "full meal deal" with Tru-trak.

When I had my mishap recently (oldtimers I think) the bike did great, but I have been tinking.  It took a pretty good lick and when we got it back on the road it was like nothing happend.

I would speculate the all of the Tru-trak stuff including the metal bushing etc. had to have added to the bikes ability to withstand the tossing and twisting it went through going down.  Specualtion I admit, but I have gone 500 miles or so since the mishap and it is straight and true as before.

I don't have a good comparison of just the Tru-trak add since I also did the Traxxion forks and 440's at the same time, but I know these are all mods I will do on any new bagger I get, based on the improved handling of the bike after the mods.  Now if the rider could keep up with the bike I'd be in great shape.

[Ironhorse]

Mark, one thing I discovered (at least on mine) recently.  The RideStr8 device can stand a bit of regular maintenance.  The heim joints on that rear cross link can get awfully stiff living in all the mess and muck they are exposed to. 

Had to unhook the outboard link on mine recently to allow a path to remove a harness from an o2 sensor.  The joint moved, but only with effort that was too significant to be comfortable.  A little WD40 and some compressed air got it moving again completely freely.  Cleaned up both ends while I was at it.  Think that doing this will now be part of the bikes annual spring clean-up and service.

TwoLaneRider,

Well I cleaned the Heim joints, and you were right. They needed cleaning and oiling. I was amazed at the amount of gunk and stuff that came out of the joints. In addition to crud and dirt, part of the ball surfaces were worn and scored. I polished them as best as possible with extra fine steel wool and WD40, then lubed them with White Lithium Grease before reinstalling.

I guess this will be another once a year thing to do.

Mark

[Twolanerider]

TwoLaneRider,

Well I cleaned the Heim joints, and you were right. They needed cleaning and oiling. I was amazed at the amount of gunk and stuff that came out of the joints. In addition to crud and dirt, part of the ball surfaces were worn and scored. I polished them as best as possible with extra fine steel wool and WD40, then lubed them with White Lithium Grease before reinstalling.

I guess this will be another once a year thing to do.

Mark

Precisely the same on the red bike Mark. 

[Hoist!]

Does the True Track require this too? Hoist!

[Ironhorse]

Does the True Track require this too? Hoist!

I don't know, I am unfamiliar with the Tru-Track set up.

I'm surprised that no one has come up with some kind of rubber boot, or condom to put over those things to keep the crud out. But it's not a big deal to clean and lube it, I did it in less than half an hour. I bet if I hit it regularly with WD40 and lube that would help a lot.

Mark

[Twolanerider]

Does the True Track require this too? Hoist!

Pretty sure there is a heim joint at each end of the stabilizer link that goes between the brace in the dog bone and the bracket that surrounds the transmission pan.  That being so from what we've seen here I'd give them at least a once-a-year clean and lube.  A little WD-40, silicone or other spray a little more often couldn't hurt anything.

[Texas 103]

Howie, I think you posted this somewhere else, but did you notice much difference when you installed your True Track.

Gettting ready to install a SE  6 Spd.Trans in my '06. And am going back with Sto Bo Bushings. According to Kevin at Sta-Bo,these do the same thing as the Tru-Track by "limiting the lateral travel of the swingarm. We will see>>>Said that I didn't need both products on...:let you all know next week>>>>Greg

[Texas 103]

Gettting ready to install a SE  6 Spd.Trans in my '06. And am going back with Sto Bo Bushings. According to Kevin at Sta-Bo,these do the same thing as the Tru-Track by "limiting the lateral travel of the swingarm. We will see>>>Said that I didn't need both products on...:let you all know next week>>>>Greg

Installed the Sta-BO's rode to Hot Springs and back>>> Bike handles great , can't deal with the Extra vibration they create yanked em out Reinstalled Tru-Trac and away we go>>>  >>>> Greg

[Talon]

Installed the Sta-BO's rode to Hot Springs and back>>> Bike handles great , can't deal with the Extra vibration they create yanked em out Reinstalled Tru-Trac and away we go>>>  >>>> Greg

Greg, did you notice any difference in handling from one to the other? Which worked best, viberation was pretty bad??

[ultrafxr]

Gettting ready to install a SE  6 Spd.Trans in my '06. And am going back with Sto Bo Bushings. According to Kevin at Sta-Bo,these do the same thing as the Tru-Track by "limiting the lateral travel of the swingarm. We will see>>>Said that I didn't need both products on...:let you all know next week>>>>Greg

From my discussion with Kevin Sta-Bo and only Sta-Bo is any good.  He trashed every other device.  Hey if you got the goods then you can brag I guess.  But I just didn't like his attitude and from the problems others have had with virbations I don't think Sta-Bo is the answer and the only answer.  JMO

[SPIDERMAN]

Ask MJZ how he likes the True-Track on Elvis.  Just bought one for LD. Can't wait to get it on 

IMHO  It's True-Track or you're off track   

B B

[miker]

Ask MJZ how he likes the True-Track on Elvis.  Just bought one for LD. Can't wait to get it on 

IMHO  It's True-Track or you're off track   

B B

I ground the TT flange to a nub, got worried and tried a ride str8..It is tucked up a little higer and seems to work as well.  Any improvement, plus progressise 440.  I am waiting(saving) on the traxxion struts for the front.

Miker

[Twolanerider]

I ground the TT flange to a nub,

Any chance you took a pic of what had happened?

[twojay]

I saw a new version of the true track on the fbi (fat bagger inc) website today under their new products. Any thoughts as to whether or not the new version is better than the old one? Before I get the "worthless without pics" thread,      if someone will tell me how to send a link when posting a reply I will do it. I thought there was  a way to do this on my toolbar but if so I can't find it now.