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Installed the TXR; have run about 1500 miles with it on; makes a huge difference! I notice it the most through the fast twisties [Angeles Crest last weekend was a real eye opener.] Seems much more stable at cruising speeds on the freeway. It does make you notice how soft and wallowing the suspension is, so I bit the bullet and am getting the Traxxion upgrade [Thanks Hoist for the 'buy another set of legs' suggestion; Mike got right on it and I'm looking good for delivery in time to check it out on the run to Reno next weekend.]
I've attached a pic of the TXR, and for humor, a pic of the latest iteration of the trutrack. Easy to see that they operate in the same basic way, but with differences.... the trutrack bolts up solid, and the TXR has some play as you can see in the pix....
Before anyone goes out and buys the new true track stabilizer shown here, let me give you my experience/opinion of this product. I purchased this unit two weeks ago and installed on my bike for two reasons: 1) I regularly run 100+ and take sweeping turns at 85-90, my bike is pretty solid but on occasion I will experience a little wobble so wanted to try, 2) this new unit is advertised as being designed for the bigger motors and I have a 120, I felt this was the model to use. Also purchased the cross member straightening tool as mine was a little bent and true track is very specific about the straightness of the cross member to ensure proper installation.
Once the cross member was straightened (excellent tool btw), I installed the true track per instructions. Very important everything goes together without any binding, loosely assemble on bike then tighten bolts similar to a sequence you would use to torque oil pan bolts, heads, etc. by alternating right-left-front-back. Once this was done, took a test ride. PROBLEM: this unit transmits an unacceptable level of vibration into the bike. True Track claims it will not if installed properly and of course motor mounts, swing arm bushings etc. must be good, however, these were all recently changed out (and then some) on my bike and it rides smooth as glass without the true track installed. I removed and re-installed again just to make double sure I did everything right, still too much vibration. My assessment is that the design is bad. The triangular piece does not allow the engine to "rotate" about it's axis while maintaining correct alignment. In other words there is not enough "flexibility" to absorb normal engine vibration, therefore that vibration is transmitted to the frame.
I am returning the unit and don't know if I should go the the old true track or try the alloy art. My dealer has an alloy art in stock and recommends. I will probably make a try it or return it deal just to see if these units really make a difference for the type of riding I do. As I said, bike is pretty solid without it and there are a lot of other factors that contribute to high speed wobble. I am pretty anal about maintaining my bike mechanically so if there is any doubt I change it out. We shall see.
Anyone experience vibration issues after installing one of these stabilizers?
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