Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
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Road Warrior
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Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
So,
i won't go into all the details on how or why, I'll just tell you what I did as and FYI for those considering changes
I did these three things over the past couple months, with at least 500 miles between them.
Race Tech Gold Cartridge Emulators and 195Kg straight rate springs-
Made a huge difference and improvement to the front end.
True Track stabilizer -
Made an improvement to the whole gyrate wiggle thing when in imperfect turns (the road being imperfect that is). I don't know if it was worth the $$$, but it was noticeable. I hear they are having issues with supply and quality control.
Metzler ME880's, with a 90/90 21 up front -
The mother of all road handling improvements, I feel like I am sucked into the road with these things. Rain grooves and other similar imperfections in the highway are not even noticeable. The bike leans with much less pressure on the bars. And, it appears my mileage may have improved... I'll not know for sure until I get a few tanks spent.
All in all, these three things have given me a great ride. I can finally say "my bike feels like its on rails" and really mean it.
i won't go into all the details on how or why, I'll just tell you what I did as and FYI for those considering changes
I did these three things over the past couple months, with at least 500 miles between them.
Race Tech Gold Cartridge Emulators and 195Kg straight rate springs-
Made a huge difference and improvement to the front end.
True Track stabilizer -
Made an improvement to the whole gyrate wiggle thing when in imperfect turns (the road being imperfect that is). I don't know if it was worth the $$$, but it was noticeable. I hear they are having issues with supply and quality control.
Metzler ME880's, with a 90/90 21 up front -
The mother of all road handling improvements, I feel like I am sucked into the road with these things. Rain grooves and other similar imperfections in the highway are not even noticeable. The bike leans with much less pressure on the bars. And, it appears my mileage may have improved... I'll not know for sure until I get a few tanks spent.
All in all, these three things have given me a great ride. I can finally say "my bike feels like its on rails" and really mean it.
Road Captain
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RE: Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
Glad the mods worked for you ! I put thicker fork oil in the front, new progressive shocks and Avon Venom tires on. It fels like acompletelydifferant handling bike. Thought abnout new springs but cheaped out.
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RE: Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
If you don't mind and you have a moment post some links to the products you used so I can read up on them.
I'd love to get rid of the slight wet-noodle feeling on my FXDWG front end.
I'd love to get rid of the slight wet-noodle feeling on my FXDWG front end.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
You forgot to mention your rear shocks
Get a fork brace
did you happen to drill and tap drain holes in your sliders
links to the products
http://www.racetech.com/shopping/sho...howPage=harley
This mod does require drilling holes in your internal damper tubes, but its easy. it have me a good excuse to buy a small drill press (drilling round tubes with a hand drill is not my strength)
I am also using Amsoil fork oil in the front end, which made an improvement when I was dealing with the mod I did between stock front end and the Race Tech products (tried Progressive fork springs and hated them)
get rid of the slight wet-noodle feeling on my FXDWG front end
I don't have the link handy for the True Track, but I wouldn't suggest buying one anyway, as I said, they are having issues. I guess the owner died.
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Cruiser
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RE: Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
Thanks for the posting, I have been considering the True Track Stabilizer for a while now.
Hmmm - I'll research the quality issues a bit more - thanks!
Hmmm - I'll research the quality issues a bit more - thanks!
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RE: Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
Me 880s are fantastic at improving the road holding and ride
also make sure you get the
160/70VB17 Metzeler ME880 R RF TL (same as fitted to that really ugly BMW "custom" thing)
for the rear of your street bob (2005/2006 models) as it has a reinforced sidewalls and rim.. really helps with that crunch you sometimes get from the rear end.
also make sure you get the
160/70VB17 Metzeler ME880 R RF TL (same as fitted to that really ugly BMW "custom" thing)
for the rear of your street bob (2005/2006 models) as it has a reinforced sidewalls and rim.. really helps with that crunch you sometimes get from the rear end.
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RE: Final Report on Three "ride quality" mods
hey dlstanf2 the 06 drains are under neath you have to pull the front axle to get to them. well thats what i was told i have the 05 and there on the back of the legs. but a guy here told me he has the shop do it when he has a front tire change since its off then.