True-Track received and installed!
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I found that good rear shocks, at least Ricor quality, and better fork oil with intimidators helps stiffen up the suspension and chassis more that the stabilizer. The chassis stabilizer is more useful on those long sweeping entry ramps, but I can tell its working otherwise. The front stabilizer is so inexpensive and easy to put on, it is well worth the effort.
The Dyna is carrying a bit more weight than a sporty, its going to be difficult to match its handling.
The Dyna is carrying a bit more weight than a sporty, its going to be difficult to match its handling.
I'm running Progressive 412 (11") rear and progressive lowering springs with 10weight up front...i bet if i went back to the stock 13" i would see some improvement but honestly as others have said- if the dyna needs a stabilizer it should have come with this bike...
Anyone ever been on an FXR???...now thats a rock solid amazing bike!.....no issues no matter what shock length . Was the dyna not to be its successor and therefore its superior?...ha,unfortunately no ..... they just found a way to CAD design a cheap frame and cut costs....( can u tell i'm almosy over my dyna! ) .... appreciate the advice, might go with the front stabilizer for now to see but it may be time to move her on to a new owner.....my friend has a 04 Roadster and i cant get enough of that bike....hate the paint/colors but thats the easy part
anyone want a dyna
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There is an earlier thread in the Dyna forum with a member who fitted one and posted pics. You may have to take time out and search for it. It can be done.
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If you're going to sell your bike, don't spend money on it! If you are going to keep it, fit a stabilizer kit fit front and rear, don't do half the job.
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Thank you Romeo for the installment advice.
Always a greate thing to have them beforehand rather than having to deal with the
"ok....I-wasn't-expecting-that"-moments when you got everything laying around, wrong tools at hand, the clock is getting closer and closer to morning wake-up time and your wife keeps asking you every 20 minutes when you are planning to come to bed
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/Fred
Always a greate thing to have them beforehand rather than having to deal with the
"ok....I-wasn't-expecting-that"-moments when you got everything laying around, wrong tools at hand, the clock is getting closer and closer to morning wake-up time and your wife keeps asking you every 20 minutes when you are planning to come to bed
./Fred
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Anyone ever been on an FXR???...now thats a rock solid amazing bike!.....no issues no matter what shock length . Was the dyna not to be its successor and therefore its superior?...ha,unfortunately no ..... they just found a way to CAD design a cheap frame and cut costs....( can u tell i'm almosy over my dyna! ) ...
anyone want a dyna?
anyone want a dyna
?And also, I sincerely doubt the development of the Dyna was a cheap CAD solution to a problem that didn't exist. The Motor Co was addressing many issues trying to attract more riders who were opting in droves for cheaper and smoother Jap bikes over their entry level Big Twin model.
As far as a comparison goes. my GF owns and has ridden a 1987 FXLR for some 28+ years. I have many occasions to ride it. Sorry but no way am I giving up my Dyna to go back to an FXR. My apologies to the people who actually own an FXR for that last statement. No way would I ever dis the FXR as it is a fine ride. I just like my Dyna more is all.
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The FXR was a really good bike at the time, but nostalgia (when memories of what never was become "the good ol' days") has glossed it over, and people now remember it as better than it really was, largely with the help of companies like Brass ***** Bobbers (a.k.a. Darwin Motorcycles) and their greatly improved FXR-based bikes. The Dyna is also a good bike. They both have strengths and weaknesses. Something with the best qualities of both would be the ultimate HD, but that may never come about, as most people go for the Softails and Touring models. I'd love to see a rubber-mounted Dyna engine, in a frame as strong and solid as the Dyna, but mounting the swingarm FXR style. Strip it down to bare essentials, put on some apes and forward controls, and go riding. Joyous! That's just me, though, YMMV.
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FXR this and FXR that is all you hear now days! People seem to forget that when they came out they weren't loved for the styling of their frames. Particularity the "v" section that makes them handle so well.
And also, I sincerely doubt the development of the Dyna was a cheap CAD solution to a problem that didn't exist. The Motor Co was addressing many issues trying to attract more riders who were opting in droves for cheaper and smoother Jap bikes over their entry level Big Twin model.
As far as a comparison goes. my GF owns and has ridden a 1987 FXLR for some 28+ years. I have many occasions to ride it. Sorry but no way am I giving up my Dyna to go back to an FXR. My apologies to the people who actually own an FXR for that last statement. No way would I ever dis the FXR as it is a fine ride. I just like my Dyna more is all.
And also, I sincerely doubt the development of the Dyna was a cheap CAD solution to a problem that didn't exist. The Motor Co was addressing many issues trying to attract more riders who were opting in droves for cheaper and smoother Jap bikes over their entry level Big Twin model.
As far as a comparison goes. my GF owns and has ridden a 1987 FXLR for some 28+ years. I have many occasions to ride it. Sorry but no way am I giving up my Dyna to go back to an FXR. My apologies to the people who actually own an FXR for that last statement. No way would I ever dis the FXR as it is a fine ride. I just like my Dyna more is all.
To be clear, I have the "early Dyna Frame" too light for 1450cc which is also a problem and part of the handling issues....i believe it was 06 that they beefed it up???(the frame)-( someone help me here???)....rode a 06 super slammed just like mine and was amazed.....much more solid ( and just a moderate-low- high speed wobble)
I have put in alot of research time....another thing i have discovered is the rake difference ( this may be why i love the FXR compared to mine)...my dyna has 28degrees.....the new frame has more and i think this also helps.....anyone? whats is the rake on the 06's?....i could simply look it up but this could be another great topic
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agreed, going to decide this week- if i keep her - the front AND back will be done.....
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Here is a post with some pics I made on an older thread on the true track install.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/5304138-post11.html
With the way I supported the engine, you can loosen all the bolts on the rear mount which makes it much easier to install. I also slid the jack back and supported the front in a similar fashion and loosened all the bolts up to ease installation as well.
The rear TT bracket should be counter bored on the the top hole so the button head should work and you need the extra length of the supplied bolt.
CB
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/5304138-post11.html
With the way I supported the engine, you can loosen all the bolts on the rear mount which makes it much easier to install. I also slid the jack back and supported the front in a similar fashion and loosened all the bolts up to ease installation as well.
Romeo said;NOTE: You MUST use the button-head bolts provided for the front bracket and the standard hex-head bolts for the rear, since the button-heads won't clear the radius near the upper hole of the rear T-bracket.
CB
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