Preadator mount vs. True-Track mount which one should I get???
Cruiser
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From: Scotland
this is an interesting thread for me,
i can't help thinking though, it would be more interesting, if the riding styles were also added with some of the good points and opinions being offered
my bike is 18 month old, with over 15k miles on it, and another expected 2k in the next few weeks. i just cruise in the main, but get a lot of vibration fatigue thru the pedals. am i wasting money on this course of action
i can't help thinking though, it would be more interesting, if the riding styles were also added with some of the good points and opinions being offered
my bike is 18 month old, with over 15k miles on it, and another expected 2k in the next few weeks. i just cruise in the main, but get a lot of vibration fatigue thru the pedals. am i wasting money on this course of action
Cruiser
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From: Santa Maria
When I first got this bike, one of my initial impressions wat that it had more vibration than it should. Being a Harley neophyte, I figured it was just the way it was. Then, I started reading about shimming the front motor mount. (500 or so posts...) So, I went through the process of supporting the engine and checking the gap. To my surprise, there was what appears to be a professionally made shim in there already. It's about .060 thick. I'm thinking the bike could use about that much more, but left it alone. Then, I discovered the "bump" issue. Back I went, to discover that the mount was collapsed and the engine bracket was sitting hard on the hump. Man, that stuff is hard to file... Anyhow, that netted me a noticeable improvement.
So, I really think I should replace the mount. Given it's bad, I probably ought to replace the back one, too. So, as I see it, I have the following options:
I suppose another possibility is a stock front mount with a rear mount and stabilizer, but it seems the front mount is the problematic one, so I'm thinking that doesn't make too much sense. Or, I could completely cheap out and just change the front mount.
Sorry for the rambling post. What do you all think? What about a non-OEM rear mount?
So, I really think I should replace the mount. Given it's bad, I probably ought to replace the back one, too. So, as I see it, I have the following options:
- First, I can replace both mounts with OEM parts for a total cost of about $200.
- Second, I could go with the Predator front mount and a factory rear mount for about $350.
- Third, I could go with the Predator in front, a new rear mount and a Sputhe stabilizer, if they'll sell me the rear half, for about $540
- Lastly, I could try to get the rear half of the True Track setup, with the Predator, for about $550.
I suppose another possibility is a stock front mount with a rear mount and stabilizer, but it seems the front mount is the problematic one, so I'm thinking that doesn't make too much sense. Or, I could completely cheap out and just change the front mount.
Sorry for the rambling post. What do you all think? What about a non-OEM rear mount?
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From: New Hampsha
Right now I'm leaning towards the Predator for the front as it is the only option that eliminates the OEM front mount.
Cruiser
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From: Santa Maria
OK, so there's another possibility. True Track plus new OEM mounts is the most expensive option, though. Are you sure it will fit with the Jagg cooler? There's a lot going on right in front of the mount.
Right now I'm leaning towards the Predator for the front as it is the only option that eliminates the OEM front mount.
Right now I'm leaning towards the Predator for the front as it is the only option that eliminates the OEM front mount.
Cruiser
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From: Scotland
Is that the rear wheel alignment check?
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From: New Hampsha
Interesting. Maybe it's just the angle of the photo, but that doesn't look the same as mine. Where is the bracket for the oil cooler?
Cruiser
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From: Santa Maria
Oil cooler bracket -> TT -> Frame -> Motor
I had my TT installed by the guys at TT. I asked the question of will an oil cooler fit during install and I was told it would fit no problem. I picked one up a few months later and didn't have any issues. If you are concerned, I'd say give them a call. They are super nice guys.