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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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I've been wanting a TT but, last time I was in the shop for service I had them install the high cap oil pan... From what I know, the True Track won't work with any other than stock pans.... Do I have another alternative?
Some aftermarket pans are available with integral fittings to take a T-T, including Baker.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 10:41 AM
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Both my bikes have windshields and both tend to wobble a little on the interstate when I get up behind a big truck. In my case it's turbulent air hitting the windshield. In free air neither does it. It's no biggie but I don't like following big rigs at high speeds, so i go on around and all is then fine. Lol
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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The wobble being talked about here originates at the rear end and especially while cornering - hitting a bump at the same time can have unpleasant consequences.....
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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If your 2016 is wobbling something is wrong with it. Quit worrying and buy the bike you want.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 12:09 PM
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Your avatar is the kinda wobbling I like! No complaints there.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by H-D Nomad
Your avatar is the kinda wobbling I like! No complaints there.
Ya, but that wobble originates at the front end.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by H-D Nomad
Your avatar is the kinda wobbling I like! No complaints there.
You're allowing yourself to get distracted old chap - keep your eyes on the road, otherwise who knows where you may wobble to......
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 01:07 PM
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I get wobble on my bike sometimes. Going around corners only. Hasn't been to bad. I should buy the bracket to help correct that.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by load97
I get wobble on my bike sometimes. Going around corners only. Hasn't been to bad. I should buy the bracket to help correct that.
I've used True-Track kits on my Dyna and Glide and they actually do a great deal more just than correct wobble. The bike steers and rides better at all speeds and a T-T kit is a genuine upgrade, well worth fitting. Transforms the whole riding experience!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by load97
I get wobble on my bike sometimes. Going around corners only. Hasn't been to bad. I should buy the bracket to help correct that.
Originally Posted by grbrown
I've used True-Track kits on my Dyna and Glide and they actually do a great deal more just than correct wobble. The bike steers and rides better at all speeds and a T-T kit is a genuine upgrade, well worth fitting. Transforms the whole riding experience!
I wonder what could account for the difference in people's experience. Manufacturing variance? By all accounts the wobble on the 09+ bikes is rare. But clearly some still experience it. Load on the bike? Mods? Weight distribution?

I put a ton of miles on my 13 FLTRU, highways, high speed sweepers with bumps, etc, and I never really had a problem.

At Sturgis 2014 TT was doing installs for free, and a decent price for the hardware. So, being that I hate money, why not?

The best that I can say is the difference is subtle. Certainly I'm not getting fewer colds, and I still have bad breath.

Worth it? For me, I dont know. I guess its fine, but it has not changed my life.

For years prior to 09, sure I get it. A must have.
 

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