Dyna Frame/Engine Brace.
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Dyna Frame/Engine Brace.
Frame/Engine Braces. - I'd like to hear options, opinions, experiences and choices (brand/maker) who to buy from? Good and/or Bad.
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Frame/Engine Brace Stabilizer to stop WOBBLE. I am not planning to do 100 MPH in the corners anytime soon but I want the ability to do so if I choose.
Last edited by Tenfive0; Jul 13, 2023 at 10:45 AM.
I'm running a Vibratechnics predator mount. Found Here Works great for me, and definitely have taken curves at triple digits with no wobble, also well into the triple digits beyond what the speedo says in a straight line without a problem. Even just the increase in stability in a straight line at interstate speeds is notable.
The reason I chose the predator mount was because it's the only one that still allows the use of a low mount oil cooler and/ or a low mounted crash bar like the Bung King crash bar I have. Unlike other mounts like the tru-track, Sputhe, or Big Bear choppers that don't allow the use of a low mount oil cooler or a crash bar due to how much space they take up and how they mount.
The reason I chose the predator mount was because it's the only one that still allows the use of a low mount oil cooler and/ or a low mounted crash bar like the Bung King crash bar I have. Unlike other mounts like the tru-track, Sputhe, or Big Bear choppers that don't allow the use of a low mount oil cooler or a crash bar due to how much space they take up and how they mount.
Last edited by 2500hdon37s; Jul 13, 2023 at 01:39 PM.
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Judging from the signature 95 DWG , I don't think it's a motor mount but one of these..
https://www.carlinidesign.com/product/dyna-torque-arm/
https://www.carlinidesign.com/product/dyna-torque-arm/
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I run stock engine mounts front and rear. There is no wobble whatsoever, even at 100 mph.
I think if every other component involved are in good shape, like bearings, tires and so on, the stock mounts are fine for normal riding.
If you plan on doing more advanced riding these quite costly upgrades might serve a purpose I guess.
I think if every other component involved are in good shape, like bearings, tires and so on, the stock mounts are fine for normal riding.
If you plan on doing more advanced riding these quite costly upgrades might serve a purpose I guess.
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1995 Wide Glide. Nothing special, It runs good but I wouldn't say it's a "race" bike. It is not extremely fast with stupid horsepower. Someone might have put a cam in it before I've owned it. I bought the bike used a few years ago. I have no idea how many owners it's had or what engine modifications if any might be done to it.
Right now the bike is on a lift with the rear wheel off. I am replacing a worn rear tire. The rear wheel bearings check out okay. While the bike is off the ground the neck and swing arm bearings check out okay. I have new Harley Davidson front and rear motor mounts. I am replacing both mounts while I have to rear wheel. Last year I replaced the front tire and upon inspection while repacking the wheel bearings they checked out okay. I am going to check the front wheel spokes and tighten any I might find loose.
The bike really doesn't have a wobble. It's more of a rear steer wander, slip or an unexpected lane shift. Unmistakably something isn't right. It's done it a few times at higher speed (above 60 MPH) leaning and steering in a sweeping corner while maybe hitting a bump or dip in the road. Nothing horrible but definitely noticeable. I never noticed while traveling in a straight line.
While I have the rear while off I removed the old rear mount to replace it. It is noticeably twisted or tweaked off center. I haven't removed the front mount yet to notice its condition. I suspect it might be worse than the rear from what I can see while it is still on the bike. I was thinking on giving the bike the shotgun approach adding chassis/engine stabilizer/braces front and rear while the wheel is off.
Asking good and or bad options, opinions from Dyna riders what their experiences are with chassis/engine stabilizer/braces, what choices brand and or maker they chose?
Right now the bike is on a lift with the rear wheel off. I am replacing a worn rear tire. The rear wheel bearings check out okay. While the bike is off the ground the neck and swing arm bearings check out okay. I have new Harley Davidson front and rear motor mounts. I am replacing both mounts while I have to rear wheel. Last year I replaced the front tire and upon inspection while repacking the wheel bearings they checked out okay. I am going to check the front wheel spokes and tighten any I might find loose.
The bike really doesn't have a wobble. It's more of a rear steer wander, slip or an unexpected lane shift. Unmistakably something isn't right. It's done it a few times at higher speed (above 60 MPH) leaning and steering in a sweeping corner while maybe hitting a bump or dip in the road. Nothing horrible but definitely noticeable. I never noticed while traveling in a straight line.
While I have the rear while off I removed the old rear mount to replace it. It is noticeably twisted or tweaked off center. I haven't removed the front mount yet to notice its condition. I suspect it might be worse than the rear from what I can see while it is still on the bike. I was thinking on giving the bike the shotgun approach adding chassis/engine stabilizer/braces front and rear while the wheel is off.
Asking good and or bad options, opinions from Dyna riders what their experiences are with chassis/engine stabilizer/braces, what choices brand and or maker they chose?
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Like 2500hdon37s said, I've got a Vibratechnics predator mount that I've been happy with. Here's a review I did after installing it: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...nt-review.html
EDIT: I just checked their website and unfortunately they only make it for the 1999 and up dyna frames.
Perhaps you'd be better served by this:
EDIT: I just checked their website and unfortunately they only make it for the 1999 and up dyna frames.
Perhaps you'd be better served by this:
Judging from the signature 95 DWG , I don't think it's a motor mount but one of these..
https://www.carlinidesign.com/product/dyna-torque-arm/
https://www.carlinidesign.com/product/dyna-torque-arm/
