sputhe or true track?
Road Warrior
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From: Kennewick, WA
Then, if you even later decide to mount a fan behind the cooler, the whole thing would be sticking out even further. The Sputhe allows both to fit easily and tight to the frame.
Just look at the pics for both, you will see what I mean.
I'm not bad mouthing the TT, it's a great unit, I'm just saying that I would buy the Sputhe if a cooler was in my future.
True-Track or Sputhe
So I was all set to order the True Track, but I do have the HD Oil Cooler and yes it already sticks out a fair bit. I would like to hear from anyone who has the True Track with the HD Cooler???? Or maybe the Site Sponsor True-Track could chime in and give some advice to a 2009 FXDC Owner?????
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Kennewick, WA
So I was all set to order the True Track, but I do have the HD Oil Cooler and yes it already sticks out a fair bit. I would like to hear from anyone who has the True Track with the HD Cooler???? Or maybe the Site Sponsor True-Track could chime in and give some advice to a 2009 FXDC Owner?????
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY
a cooler with a stabilizer, but I did it easily. Plus, without pushing the cooler out any further, mounted two cooling fans behind it.
It can probably be done with a TT, but I don't know about interference issues, it will, however, stick out further than with the Sputhe. That is just an undisputable and undeniable fact.
I did a lot of side by side comparisons before making my decision, but it became obvious real quick...The TT was not designed for the mounting of a low oil cooler. I chose the low oil cooler because I knew that I could later mount the Big Sky fans behind it, which is what I did. When later deciding on a stabilizer, I only had one good choice. The Sputhe pushed the cooler out just 1/4" with no problem, but I did need to enlarge an existing hole on the Jaggs cooler mount to fit over one socket head screw. I did this, without removing the cooler, in about a minute.
I have heard incredible stories about True Tracks dedication to customer service, they go way beyond any company I've ever heard of. If that is the way you chose to go, give them a call. Maybe they can machine one of their front stabilizers to fit your HD cooler or advise you on what mods you will need to do.
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Hi Gary,
The patented design of the Dyna True-Track allows for most oil cooler manufacturers. Harley offers a variety of oil coolers and HD owners, no two alike
each have their own preference when it comes to what looks best for their bike. The oil cooler will mount in front of the TT bracket. You can view both the front and rear TT brackets at http://true-track.com/tt_20-30.html. The front bracket is 5/8 thick. A jack is not required when following TT installation instructions but will make the job easier. Mechanical skills are required. As part of our customer service you are welcome to drop by our vendor booth located in Rapid City at the Black Hills HD lot and we will inspect the install and adjust accordingly if needed. If you have any other questions feel free to give the tech line a call at 818-445-6204.
K-
So I was all set to order the True Track, but I do have the HD Oil Cooler and yes it already sticks out a fair bit. I would like to hear from anyone who has the True Track with the HD Cooler???? Or maybe the Site Sponsor True-Track could chime in and give some advice to a 2009 FXDC Owner?????
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY[/quote]
The patented design of the Dyna True-Track allows for most oil cooler manufacturers. Harley offers a variety of oil coolers and HD owners, no two alike
each have their own preference when it comes to what looks best for their bike. The oil cooler will mount in front of the TT bracket. You can view both the front and rear TT brackets at http://true-track.com/tt_20-30.html. The front bracket is 5/8 thick. A jack is not required when following TT installation instructions but will make the job easier. Mechanical skills are required. As part of our customer service you are welcome to drop by our vendor booth located in Rapid City at the Black Hills HD lot and we will inspect the install and adjust accordingly if needed. If you have any other questions feel free to give the tech line a call at 818-445-6204. K-
So I was all set to order the True Track, but I do have the HD Oil Cooler and yes it already sticks out a fair bit. I would like to hear from anyone who has the True Track with the HD Cooler???? Or maybe the Site Sponsor True-Track could chime in and give some advice to a 2009 FXDC Owner?????
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY[/quote]
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From: Southern IL
I run a true-track , if you want top notch quality , service and fast shipping , these are the folks !! Although I don't run an oil cooler ( never seen the use for one but then again I run an evo ) I really don't see where there would be a problem mounting one, its a pretty compact unit.
I'll also add that true-track does exactly what it says it does , I am a very impressed and a happy customer
I'll also add that true-track does exactly what it says it does , I am a very impressed and a happy customer
Last edited by zukeeper; Jul 7, 2011 at 08:33 PM.
Here's a link to one way to mount the cooler to the true-track:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...k-acoming.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...k-acoming.html
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So I was all set to order the True Track, but I do have the HD Oil Cooler and yes it already sticks out a fair bit. I would like to hear from anyone who has the True Track with the HD Cooler???? Or maybe the Site Sponsor True-Track could chime in and give some advice to a 2009 FXDC Owner?????
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY
I am in hopes of getting True Track or Sputhe Stabilizer on before heading to Sturgis!!!!!! The date is getting closer.
GARY
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I ordered a Sputhe stabilizer from Alan Sputhe today. Gosh, I dealt with Alan 25 or 30 years ago on Harley stuff. He has always put out top quality items.
No disrespect to True Track ( I had one on my last Road King) but I think the Sputhe stabilizer for the Dyna just looks better. Not all that clunky-looking aluminum up front.
Functionally, I am sure they do the same thing in the same way.
No disrespect to True Track ( I had one on my last Road King) but I think the Sputhe stabilizer for the Dyna just looks better. Not all that clunky-looking aluminum up front.
Functionally, I am sure they do the same thing in the same way.
Tourer
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True-Track is next on my list after I get a different exhaust. I took a 90 degree turn today at some speed and it just feels like my SB could be a bit more rigid in the corners. I know the 16" apes exaggerate the effect but hopefully the Stabilizer will negate it somewhat.
Let us know which you go with and how it works for you.
Let us know which you go with and how it works for you.