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Aug 26, 2014 | 02:29 AM

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Rich_rider27

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From: Wichita Falls TX

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Originally Posted by djl

Replace it with the Glide Pro front motor mount. I go through at least one front motor support a year on my 107" '02 FLHT. Finally replace it with the Glide Pro mount and really like it. $100, plus shipping but worth it. If you let the price hold you back, your missing out on the solution to your problem
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http://www.glide-pro.com/glide-pro.html

I just spent the last few hours watching a few of those videos. I am convinced now!! Thank you very much for showing me these. I'm in the middle of moving rite now, but I'll be replacing ALL the isolators as a set. 420 bucks is steep, but if they are as good as they say they are, then it should be worth it. I'll post a review of them and pics of instal when I get around to buying them.

Aug 26, 2014 | 08:57 AM

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djl

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From: san antonio

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Originally Posted by Rich_rider27

I am not sold on the rear isolator but know from personal experience that the front one works and works well. You might consider a different route to stabilize the rear. Go read this thread and see what you think.

http://harleytechtalk.org/htt/index....,73612.75.html

The Sykes drive train stabilizer is a cheaper and, IMHO, a better option to stabilize the rear. Our beloved vtwins have a "hinge" in the frame where the swing arm connects to the frame via the rear motor support. Has little to do with motor movement or vibration but if not a "tight" hinge, the touring models can exhibit bagger "wobble" in long sweepers at speed. If one doesn't push the bike too hard in those instances, one will never notice the deficiency. If you have never noticed the bagger wobble or don't ride the bike that hard, save your money on the Glide Pro rear stabilizer and

a. replace the swing arm "donuts"
b. purchase the drive train stabilizing system from Sykes. Call Dwight Barry at Sykes (301) 473-5696 or dbarry@sykeperformance.com. A cheaper option, IMHO more effective and much easier to install.