True Track opinions
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Road Master
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True Track opinions
So some of you guys/gals have gotten the true track here recently and I notice they are running a sale for another week. Sooooooo, I've read some of your posts on how it's helped you on the turns and at cruise but some have said they noticed more vibe at idle. Am I missing something here, because my sb vibes at idle anyway, I mean my mirrors shake like a dog peeing on a electrical outlet, do you guys not have that issue. Anyway, considering dropping the hammer on this sale but some of you who recently got true track, was just curious of your opinions, worth the money, notice improvements or more problems. Thanks....
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In general you will notice better tracking on long high speed sweepers, on/off ramps, anywhere there is a lot of steady chassis stress.
Vibration is not noticeably different for the TT itself but you do loosen up motor mounts and if you change alignment then the vibrations could be better or worse. There is a lot of vibration variation from one bike to another without throwing the TT into the equation.
I haven't heard of any problems here, except that some accessories are more difficult to fit without modifications and that the rear install can be a PITA and a tight fit. Sputhe makes a smaller stabilizer that is easier to fit with accessories, and if you want to save some $$ or spread your expense out, they will sell you both halves separately.
But as you have read, some riders don't notice much difference, others wonder how they lived all those years without one. What camp you fit in depends on how much you notice the tracking and how tight your bike is to begin with. Many here will argue that better suspension and tires will make much more of a handling improvement.
The front stabilizer is so easy to put on that its worth a try. Its about a 15 minute job and certainly doesn't hurt. Anything for the HD bike is overpriced IMHO.
Personally I'm used to riding sport bikes and I noticed the handling improvement right off. But I wouldn't call it a significant change.... just feels much better at speed.
Vibration is not noticeably different for the TT itself but you do loosen up motor mounts and if you change alignment then the vibrations could be better or worse. There is a lot of vibration variation from one bike to another without throwing the TT into the equation.
I haven't heard of any problems here, except that some accessories are more difficult to fit without modifications and that the rear install can be a PITA and a tight fit. Sputhe makes a smaller stabilizer that is easier to fit with accessories, and if you want to save some $$ or spread your expense out, they will sell you both halves separately.
But as you have read, some riders don't notice much difference, others wonder how they lived all those years without one. What camp you fit in depends on how much you notice the tracking and how tight your bike is to begin with. Many here will argue that better suspension and tires will make much more of a handling improvement.
The front stabilizer is so easy to put on that its worth a try. Its about a 15 minute job and certainly doesn't hurt. Anything for the HD bike is overpriced IMHO.
Personally I'm used to riding sport bikes and I noticed the handling improvement right off. But I wouldn't call it a significant change.... just feels much better at speed.
Last edited by ColdCase; Feb 19, 2010 at 08:38 AM.
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Well, the True Track definitely does what it says it does. It works damn well, and I thought made a HUGE difference. Feels like your bike is on rails. It tightens up the whole bike, and you even feel it when taking off from a stop. It is definitely an OVERPRICED piece of equipment, but if you ride aggressively, then I say you should absolutely get it.
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Well, the True Track definitely does what it says it does. It works damn well, and I thought made a HUGE difference. Feels like your bike is on rails. It tightens up the whole bike, and you even feel it when taking off from a stop. It is definitely an OVERPRICED piece of equipment, but if you ride aggressively, then I say you should absolutely get it.
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I have no doubt the true track is very beneficial for the stability of the machine at high speeds... Here are some pics of my dyna running thru Deals Gap, without any stabilizer. The bike handles/ handled superbly as if on rails, tho, since it is so heavy and does not have sportbike flickability, it takes effort to turn in or make a quick turn reversal.....The turn radiuses at the Dragon are such that none of the turns can be taken at more than about 40-45 and most of them at less than 30-35 mph on a cruiser class bike that is not lowered.
Now, if I take the same bike and try to run big radius turns, where the speed is above, say 60mph; a whole new can of worms is released as the rear wheel tracking gets downright scary. No doubt an engine-frame-swingarm stabilizer is going to be a big help..... but I just don't have the cajones to lean the big beast over at really high speeds, with the marginal, non-sportbike suspension and brakes, combined with the frame flex that will occur with the huge forces generated by the higher speeds. Bottom line, my (raised) Dyna handles fine at speeds less than about 55-60 mph and full lean angle, on mostly smooth twisty roads w/o engine mount stabilizers. It handles fine in normal riding and freeway x-country cruising as well.
Also, the twisty road pics were taken w/o the front fork Superbrace that I have since put on the machine. Not sure how much of a difference the Superbrace causes, cause I don't think I can really feel the difference in normal street riding.
Now, if I take the same bike and try to run big radius turns, where the speed is above, say 60mph; a whole new can of worms is released as the rear wheel tracking gets downright scary. No doubt an engine-frame-swingarm stabilizer is going to be a big help..... but I just don't have the cajones to lean the big beast over at really high speeds, with the marginal, non-sportbike suspension and brakes, combined with the frame flex that will occur with the huge forces generated by the higher speeds. Bottom line, my (raised) Dyna handles fine at speeds less than about 55-60 mph and full lean angle, on mostly smooth twisty roads w/o engine mount stabilizers. It handles fine in normal riding and freeway x-country cruising as well.
Also, the twisty road pics were taken w/o the front fork Superbrace that I have since put on the machine. Not sure how much of a difference the Superbrace causes, cause I don't think I can really feel the difference in normal street riding.
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Ceneterline, that first picture is so f*cking sick man... If I were you, I'd have that picture blown up and framed. So sick man. Looks like a picture that belongs on the HD website advertising the fat bob.
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I've had the Sputhe on for 3 seasons up here, two of them were 2-up. I consider it part of the whole "package" I had done to my bike and it definately made an improvement, especially in sweepers...no increase in vibes noted, but the whole bike was taken apart and re-assembled, so everything is aligned as good as can be.
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Road Master
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Thanks for the feedback so far guys, that's some great replys and info, thanks.....
Centerline, all I can tell you man, is, those first two pics, I feel like throwing em on my desktop as wall paper, that is to cool for school. And that last pic, of that burned up peg, well man, that friggin gives me wood bro.
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Very nice, looks like you got some good gear on too for those, twisty's, and that I respect the hell out of....
Centerline, all I can tell you man, is, those first two pics, I feel like throwing em on my desktop as wall paper, that is to cool for school. And that last pic, of that burned up peg, well man, that friggin gives me wood bro.
:icon_imnotwor thy:Very nice, looks like you got some good gear on too for those, twisty's, and that I respect the hell out of....