True Track Test Ride-OOPS!
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True Track Test Ride-OOPS!
Finally got out on my 98 WideGlide tonight. Lots of winter mods, but the one I wanted to try the most was the True Track install. Right away I noticed a difference. Very stable from the first corner on. Didn't push it too hard though because....
I guess I forgot to tighten the travel limit bolt on the front stabilizer. Ahem, like the instructions say to do.
The bolt backed out, seemed to lock the motor from travel, and then the vibrations increased a lot. Tried to turn it in by hand, but no luck.
Rode home, about 10 miles, easy.
Vibrated my left front signal off. Checking everything.
Other than that, I gotta say the thing works.
Makes my bike feel like the front and rear are better connected. Does that make sense?
I guess I forgot to tighten the travel limit bolt on the front stabilizer. Ahem, like the instructions say to do.
The bolt backed out, seemed to lock the motor from travel, and then the vibrations increased a lot. Tried to turn it in by hand, but no luck.
Rode home, about 10 miles, easy.
Vibrated my left front signal off. Checking everything.
Other than that, I gotta say the thing works.
Makes my bike feel like the front and rear are better connected. Does that make sense?
Last edited by schwangster; Feb 17, 2009 at 08:04 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Colorado Sprgs, CO
I see the bolt isn't adjusted according to the instructions (3/8").
People I've spoken to have it adjusted like yours. Does it do anything except cause problems if not locked into place?
People I've spoken to have it adjusted like yours. Does it do anything except cause problems if not locked into place?
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Mine's a bagger but the True Track straightened my $hit out!
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Is this a bolt that is going to have to be constantly tightened and checked every so often? And I don't see which bolt your talking about in the picture.
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There's a lock nut on it Adrian, just tighten it up and it won't back out and lock the engine from moving vertical.
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I don't see that it is much of an issue. I think True Track is the only manufacturer that has the limit stop. If the motor moves enough to need that stop, you probably need to replace the rubber mount.
The system works. Enjoy the solid ride!
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From: Upstate, SC
Keep in mind the TT is made to work on all Dyna models. From what I've read, the motor mounts on the 06 and up frames were beefed up versus the older frame. It could be that this limit bolt on the TT is really needed more on the older Dynas that had softer motor mounts to begin with.