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Re: True Track
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2007, 09:14:51 AM »
I would want to find the cause of the wobble to start with, instead of just installing something that might help.  I think velva ride makes uerathan bushing for the swingarm that tighten it up as opposed to rubber. Just my 2cents worth.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2007, 01:08:22 PM »
Quote from: mr_magoo on February 08, 2007, 09:14:51 AM
I would want to find the cause of the wobble to start with, instead of just installing something that might help.  I think velva ride makes uerathan bushing for the swingarm that tighten it up as opposed to rubber. Just my 2cents worth.

On both of my dressers I have removed the air shocks and installed HD Coil springs and shocks. I  have always thought Harley didn`t tighten the neck bearings snug enough. I set them so the front end swings to the other side then halfway back.
 
This has eleminated the high speed wiggle in a curve ( over 80mph ) the bikes had from the factory.
A lot of wiggle inmop is caused by a dresser lacking any aerodynamics above that of a rock.
Just hang on is the only cure for that.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2007, 01:30:39 PM »
Quote from: DavidB on February 08, 2007, 01:08:22 PM
On both of my dressers I have removed the air shocks and installed HD Coil springs and shocks. I  have always thought Harley didn`t tighten the neck bearings snug enough. I set them so the front end swings to the other side then halfway back.
 
This has eleminated the high speed wiggle in a curve ( over 80mph ) the bikes had from the factory.
A lot of wiggle inmop is caused by a dresser lacking any aerodynamics above that of a rock.
Just hang on is the only cure for that.
Dave
Agree with that.  And with a little wear and/or improper adjustment at service this can be a big problem.  I've experienced myself.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2007, 02:23:16 PM »
I picked up the wobble when I put  Deuce rim and a 170 Metzler radial on my 04 SEEG.  I talked to a Metzler rep in Daytona last year and he told to go a bias tire.  I dropped back to a 160 bias tire and it cured my problem.  My friend put the same tire on his road king and had no problem.  It is hard for me to believe that the EG weighs that much more then the rk The Metzler rep said the side walls were not strong enough to handle the EG's weight.  Harleyheeler
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Re: True Track
« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2007, 03:00:46 PM »
Good afternoon mcsande !

You are  :welcome_005: on this site from FRANCE !

It'll be nice for the other members if you present you in the thread "New Member Introduction"
with a pic of your bike  :thumbsup:

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Re: True Track
« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2007, 05:19:21 PM »
I guess my question is what does everyone call high speed?  Is it over 60 or 70 ? Just not sure to make the change if I'm not going 100. So far up to 80 my SERK has not shown any problems. Thanks Billy
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Re: True Track
« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2007, 05:30:13 PM »
mcsande welcome to the site and thanks for the tip on the radials.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #22 on: February 08, 2007, 05:35:34 PM »
This thing doesn't cure every suspension or rubbermount issue know to mankind! All it does is stabilize the lateral movement within the swingarm rubbermount bushings. If it does that, then the things associated with that flexing are eliminated. Good rubbermounts, good shocks, good springs, proper fork oil & level, etc. is still a requirement no matter what. If it helps stabilize the swingarm, I'd be happy. If never feel any flexing, then you might not notice if it does anything. Then again, some people might just be used to their bikes and don't know the condition exists. When I put it on, either I'll notice it or I won't. I'll let you know. It's not a cheap experiment. But based on the engineering explanation, and having felt the flexing myself, I think it will help. ;) Hoist! 8)
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Re: True Track
« Reply #23 on: February 08, 2007, 06:49:19 PM »
I think the only fellow that needs a True Track is Fr8train.  He said he was running 120 mph in a long sweeper and his floor boards were scraping trying to catch 2 GW's pulling trailers doing the same.
 :)  I don't have big enough kahuna's to be able to ride like that but have a TTrack just the same as I figured it couldn't hurt anything.  He has a Ridestr8, I believe.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #24 on: February 08, 2007, 07:00:51 PM »
Quote from: Boatman on February 08, 2007, 06:49:19 PM
I think the only fellow that needs a True Track is Fr8train.  He said he was running 120 mph in a long sweeper and his floor boards were scraping trying to catch 2 GW's pulling trailers doing the same.
 :)  I don't have big enough kahuna's to be able to ride like that but have a TTrack just the same as I figured it couldn't hurt anything.  He has a Ridestr8, I believe.


MY Harley doesn`t have big enough kahuna`s to do 120 mph. 105 is about all I can get out of it. About the same it would do if pushed over a cliff. But hey its a motorcycle , not a car with two wheels.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #25 on: February 08, 2007, 09:37:15 PM »
Quote from: DavidB on February 08, 2007, 07:00:51 PM

MY Harley doesn`t have big enough kahuna`s to do 120 mph. 105 is about all I can get out of it. About the same it would do if pushed over a cliff. But hey its a motorcycle , not a car with two wheels.
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I don't have enough kahuna's to even want to do 120 mph on a straight and level road. Too many bad things can happen way too quickly at that speed.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: True Track
« Reply #26 on: February 08, 2007, 10:25:11 PM »
Quote from: ultrafxr on February 08, 2007, 09:37:15 PM
I don't have enough kahuna's to even want to do 120 mph on a straight and level road. Too many bad things can happen way too quickly at that speed.  :2vrolijk_21:
I don't see the need to drive that fast, nor would I want to.  To me when I'm riding, I like to take everything in, especially if I'm in a very scenic area.  If I was traveling that fast, it would all be a blur.  I guess if I wanted to ride that fast, I'd have bought a bike built to do that, like a Katana, or a GSXR or something like that.  JMHO.
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Re: True Track
« Reply #27 on: February 16, 2007, 05:34:34 PM »
OK HELP!! I got the numbers and email for True-Track off of the earlier thread that is on this site - I have called and emailed with no contact - The phone says the VM is full - I recently read on Biker Net that the man behind True Track was ill and having a bad time with some cancer - Does any one have any info I would like to order a unit but I didn't know if his business will be impacted by his health - I know it will but I didn't know how much
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Re: True Track
« Reply #28 on: February 16, 2007, 06:26:32 PM »
Does anyone know if the True-track currently installed on my 03 Road King will fit my 07 Road Glide ? Looks easy enough to change that I could probably do it in 1/2 hour or so if it will work.

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Re: True Track
« Reply #29 on: February 16, 2007, 07:35:06 PM »
Quote from: SPIDERMAN on February 16, 2007, 06:26:32 PM
Does anyone know if the True-track currently installed on my 03 Road King will fit my 07 Road Glide ? Looks easy enough to change that I could probably do it in 1/2 hour or so if it will work.

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