Frame Stabilizers
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Frame Stabilizers
I keep seeing these ads like this one and I still wonder if they help any and/or would we even notice any improvement if we installed it on our Rushmores? I remember covering this before but I see they are still available for our bikes. Anyone running one of these or something like this on our Rushmores?
Frame Stabilizer For Harley Touring 2009-2015:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...tent=Alloy+Art
Frame Stabilizer For Harley Touring 2009-2015:
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/a...tent=Alloy+Art
Last edited by bill_1202; Dec 14, 2015 at 04:03 PM.
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Is there any access to the installation instructions online?
Looks like a straight-forward job, IF there's already an existing hole in the frame-plate to mount the arm to.
No way would I drill a hole in my frame to mount one.
Looks like a straight-forward job, IF there's already an existing hole in the frame-plate to mount the arm to.
No way would I drill a hole in my frame to mount one.
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In theory you don't need one on an 09 and up with new four point engine mount. Rushmore improved further with the larger forks. Most of the units attach to the swing arm and the frame/engine. The intent is to reduce the "play" in the engine and swing arm bushings by tying the two together via helical joints. I had one on an 08 and did notice a slight improvement. It's your money and if you feel the handling is not to your liking then give it a try.
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In theory you don't need one on an 09 and up with new four point engine mount. Rushmore improved further with the larger forks. Most of the units attach to the swing arm and the frame/engine. The intent is to reduce the "play" in the engine and swing arm bushings by tying the two together via helical joints. I had one on an 08 and did notice a slight improvement. It's your money and if you feel the handling is not to your liking then give it a try.
I agree with your post the 09 and above touring frames to not have the butt wobble of the 2008's and earlier. I have 1 2004 RK that I put an Alloy Art stabilizer on it and it worked wonders; no more butt wobble. However, if anybody tries out the new stabilizer please post your findings.
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In theory you don't need one on an 09 and up with new four point engine mount. Rushmore improved further with the larger forks. Most of the units attach to the swing arm and the frame/engine. The intent is to reduce the "play" in the engine and swing arm bushings by tying the two together via helical joints. I had one on an 08 and did notice a slight improvement. It's your money and if you feel the handling is not to your liking then give it a try.
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I don't have one on my '14 Limited, nor do I feel any need for one. The one thing I have done that has made a day and night difference in handling, especially in the twisties, was to have the HD premium fork cartridge installed. I had it done during my 50K service seeing they already tear down the forks, but if I had known how much difference it made I would have had it done day one.
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I DON'T have a Rushmore but i run this on my 2013 Road Glide. I like the additional stability that this simply installed items gives. The 2009 and newer bikes suffer much less from rear steer than the 08 and earlier bikes, however I noticed the difference with this item right away.
For those whom do not understand what this does, bracing the engine (in this case the starter) and the frame eliminate the swing arm's ability to wobble back and forth under heavy load. With the swing arm mounted to the transmission which is directly connected to the engine the swing arm has tendency to move laterally under heavy acceleration.
This piece will keep that from happening and if you regularly ride sweepers at a decent rate of sped you will notice the difference. I even noticed on straight road. The bike tracks much better. At $150 this is a very reasonable priced stabilizer modification for your bagger.
Yes, I as well it for $135 shipped as well in black or polished.
For those whom do not understand what this does, bracing the engine (in this case the starter) and the frame eliminate the swing arm's ability to wobble back and forth under heavy load. With the swing arm mounted to the transmission which is directly connected to the engine the swing arm has tendency to move laterally under heavy acceleration.
This piece will keep that from happening and if you regularly ride sweepers at a decent rate of sped you will notice the difference. I even noticed on straight road. The bike tracks much better. At $150 this is a very reasonable priced stabilizer modification for your bagger.
Yes, I as well it for $135 shipped as well in black or polished.