Isolated Drive System insall
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Apparently the clatter is still there on the 08's even with the IDS installed.
First I heard of that, I have an 08 with about 800 miles now and have no noise or clatter. In fact it's thesmoothest shifting Harley I have ever ridden. I think if IDS is going to make your ride more enjoyable go for it. If your not happy with your bike then do something about it. I suspect that ISO drive is not all thats going on to make the 08 FL's differant. That said I hope I'm not just lucky with my bike.
First I heard of that, I have an 08 with about 800 miles now and have no noise or clatter. In fact it's thesmoothest shifting Harley I have ever ridden. I think if IDS is going to make your ride more enjoyable go for it. If your not happy with your bike then do something about it. I suspect that ISO drive is not all thats going on to make the 08 FL's differant. That said I hope I'm not just lucky with my bike.
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ORIGINAL: lp
I will... no problem! I'm not expecting a miracle but who knows. I won't BS ya. I still love the bike no matter what. But for 200 bucks...shoot I'll give it a try. I spend that much just walking into a HD shop anywhere.
Problem is I'm holed up in a hotel room on travel in San Diego for the next three weeks. It will have to be some time after that...
So.......... anyone got a spare bike and would like to show a brother around San Diego? This place looks like is could be some very interesting riding! The weather is awesome here.
lp
I will... no problem! I'm not expecting a miracle but who knows. I won't BS ya. I still love the bike no matter what. But for 200 bucks...shoot I'll give it a try. I spend that much just walking into a HD shop anywhere.
Problem is I'm holed up in a hotel room on travel in San Diego for the next three weeks. It will have to be some time after that...
So.......... anyone got a spare bike and would like to show a brother around San Diego? This place looks like is could be some very interesting riding! The weather is awesome here.
lp
Nothing against hojones' feedback at all either
, I appreciate all feedback.BTW, three weeks in San Diego would fly by with all the activities...........just be careful as Mexico is right there and you may wake up with no kidneys and a scar you didn't ask for.
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ORIGINAL: lp
I hear what you're saying... but the fact that some of these bikes were not built properly or whatever is really outside the point here. Not to mention its pretty common knowledge after a year of all this bitching.
The point is that we got one guy that installed an IDS and sez it makes a big difference.
So for 200 bucks whats the beef? I'm supposed to sit around here until HD gives me a proper fix? Maybe they'll come by my house and fix my tranny tolerances...
I'm not sure what your point is because we've been preaching that HD should have fixed out bikes for over a year now and NOTHING has been done about it.
Now HD gives us this "maybe fix" and everyone is all down on it. I don't get it?
I can wish all day for HD to give us all new bikes but until that happens I have 200 bucks....
I'll let ya'll know.
lp
I hear what you're saying... but the fact that some of these bikes were not built properly or whatever is really outside the point here. Not to mention its pretty common knowledge after a year of all this bitching.
The point is that we got one guy that installed an IDS and sez it makes a big difference.
So for 200 bucks whats the beef? I'm supposed to sit around here until HD gives me a proper fix? Maybe they'll come by my house and fix my tranny tolerances...
I'm not sure what your point is because we've been preaching that HD should have fixed out bikes for over a year now and NOTHING has been done about it.
Now HD gives us this "maybe fix" and everyone is all down on it. I don't get it?
I can wish all day for HD to give us all new bikes but until that happens I have 200 bucks....
I'll let ya'll know.
lp
ORIGINAL: rmsurveyors
I'm sure the IDS has been around for awhile, but it was never intended to be a fix (as some have called it) for the type of clatter noise that many of the 07's are experiencing. If the bike is properly built you wouldn't even be thinking of adding this contraption. Also, before you sink more money into these clatter wagons for the IDS, you better read some of the posts regarding those who have bought the 08's, which has the IDS. Apparently the clatter is still there on the 08's even with the IDS installed. These guys don't like it, but for over a year now I and many others have been preaching about the 07 clatter wagons, and how MOCO has screwed their customers. But some people just don't listen or just think all of us with the 07's have nothing better to do than sit at our computers complaining about a non-existent clatter noise. Anyone who after hearing about all the 07 issues, and still went ahead and bought one of the 07's, and now the 08's, can blame no one but them-self. They were forewarned!
ORIGINAL: alexcue
rmsurveyors, you sure like that band aid word thing don't ya?
IDS or what ever HD calls it has been around for decades. On Metrics! they hold up well and should, considering most crotch rockets pull much heavier torque and horsepower loads, last quite a long time
rmsurveyors, you sure like that band aid word thing don't ya?
IDS or what ever HD calls it has been around for decades. On Metrics! they hold up well and should, considering most crotch rockets pull much heavier torque and horsepower loads, last quite a long time
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RE: Isolated Drive System insall
Pointless. DangI fell for the same trap again. One MORE Dude who would rather just sit around andbitch about HD than take a step forward and try something new.
Good luck with that. I'm out.
lp
Good luck with that. I'm out.
lp
ORIGINAL: rmsurveyors
My Point is the IDS ISNOT A FIXfor the cause of the clatterlike some are starting toadvertise here, and just like the other so-called upgrades were suppose to fix the clatter, i.e. exhaust, breathers, fuel managment, heavy oils etc., which never did for most, lets NOT get in a hurry to give the MOCO more money.Also, I'd be willing to bet that MOCO never intended the IDS as a clatter fix either! One guy on the forum says he tried it and the noise is gone, good for him!ButI can show you others with the 08's that still have the clatter and the IDS comes stock withthose tour models. I never seen so many people get screwed by the MOCO with a $20,000.00 + bike and then go back for some more screwing by buying more of their products. Gee no wonder they stay in business and keep screwing their loyal customers, we keep supporting them. If I try/buy something for this Ultra Clatter, it won't be from the snake that's already bit me, to many after markets around for that to happen again!
My Point is the IDS ISNOT A FIXfor the cause of the clatterlike some are starting toadvertise here, and just like the other so-called upgrades were suppose to fix the clatter, i.e. exhaust, breathers, fuel managment, heavy oils etc., which never did for most, lets NOT get in a hurry to give the MOCO more money.Also, I'd be willing to bet that MOCO never intended the IDS as a clatter fix either! One guy on the forum says he tried it and the noise is gone, good for him!ButI can show you others with the 08's that still have the clatter and the IDS comes stock withthose tour models. I never seen so many people get screwed by the MOCO with a $20,000.00 + bike and then go back for some more screwing by buying more of their products. Gee no wonder they stay in business and keep screwing their loyal customers, we keep supporting them. If I try/buy something for this Ultra Clatter, it won't be from the snake that's already bit me, to many after markets around for that to happen again!
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RE: Isolated Drive System insall
ORIGINAL: lp
Pointless. DangI fell for the same trap again. One MORE Dude who would rather just sit around andbitch about HD than take a step forward and try something new.
Good luck with that. I'm out.
lp
Pointless. DangI fell for the same trap again. One MORE Dude who would rather just sit around andbitch about HD than take a step forward and try something new.
Good luck with that. I'm out.
lp
ORIGINAL: rmsurveyors
My Point is the IDS ISNOT A FIXfor the cause of the clatterlike some are starting toadvertise here, and just like the other so-called upgrades were suppose to fix the clatter, i.e. exhaust, breathers, fuel managment, heavy oils etc., which never did for most, lets NOT get in a hurry to give the MOCO more money.Also, I'd be willing to bet that MOCO never intended the IDS as a clatter fix either! One guy on the forum says he tried it and the noise is gone, good for him!ButI can show you others with the 08's that still have the clatter and the IDS comes stock withthose tour models. I never seen so many people get screwed by the MOCO with a $20,000.00 + bike and then go back for some more screwing by buying more of their products. Gee no wonder they stay in business and keep screwing their loyal customers, we keep supporting them. If I try/buy something for this Ultra Clatter, it won't be from the snake that's already bit me, to many after markets around for that to happen again!
My Point is the IDS ISNOT A FIXfor the cause of the clatterlike some are starting toadvertise here, and just like the other so-called upgrades were suppose to fix the clatter, i.e. exhaust, breathers, fuel managment, heavy oils etc., which never did for most, lets NOT get in a hurry to give the MOCO more money.Also, I'd be willing to bet that MOCO never intended the IDS as a clatter fix either! One guy on the forum says he tried it and the noise is gone, good for him!ButI can show you others with the 08's that still have the clatter and the IDS comes stock withthose tour models. I never seen so many people get screwed by the MOCO with a $20,000.00 + bike and then go back for some more screwing by buying more of their products. Gee no wonder they stay in business and keep screwing their loyal customers, we keep supporting them. If I try/buy something for this Ultra Clatter, it won't be from the snake that's already bit me, to many after markets around for that to happen again!
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nothing new here!!!! v-rods have used this system since day one ..they are 100 percent reliable.. as soon as i saw the new part, i suspected this might be the panacea.. ive got one on order..
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Rich...if that does not work out for you, I will buy it if the other guy doesn't.
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RE: Isolated Drive System insall
Others have tried to sue and lost, the MOCO has deep pockets. I think my 07 is the best performing touring bike I've owned (04,05,07). It does detract having the heat/noise issues, but they will be worked out eventually. I was going to do the baker f6f this winter but the ids is much cheaper and easier, if it cures the noise. I have no intentions of riding a goldwing or anything else but I would like to hear the radio without having to ride at 3,000 rpm when I don't want to.
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The poster of this thread has never said that I could see-may have missed it-that his bike had the clatter sound,only the 5th gear whine.The SB903 also made a big difference in his bike much like this IDS kit did?