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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Picked up my scoot today after IDS install. All I can say is WOW! Like a different bike .... everything feels tighter, bike runs smoother, just awesome. Thanks all for convincing me to do this!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Just had mine installed. Could only ride for 30 min. or less. I didn't feel WOW, but I did see some improvement in 5th gear (less noise), and it was a little smoother excellerating through all gears. What all made you feel WOW? Can you be specific?
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Happy 4 ya...
Ya know I just buy it??? HD is saying that it's because of the Larger Engine (96CI)??? My stage 2 - 95CI didn't have a problem - My stage 2 - 103CI didn't have a problem... But my '07 96CI does???
And seeing as HD repaired the problem on there '08s as a factory fix... Why shouldn't this be repaired by HD at ZERO COST to the '07 owners???
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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ORIGINAL: VicDawg

Picked up my scoot today after IDS install. All I can say is WOW! Like a different bike .... everything feels tighter, bike runs smoother, just awesome. Thanks all for convincing me to do this!
Despite all the controversy it is a wonderful thing! Glad you like it as much as I do. Happy riding
 
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Definitly runs a lot better...
 
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I just picked mine up after an IDS installand a nice set of V&H ovals. The ride home was a bit brisk as it's only in the high 20's with wind gusts around 35-40, but I can tell I'm going to like these mods. The bike definitely felt better and the pipes sounded great. I can't wait to get it out on a warm day.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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What the heck is an "IDS"?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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There must be almost a million posts on here about IDS.

It is a 'plate' that fixes at the rear wheel that stops a lot of the grinding and rattling that was apparent on 'some' 07's and a lot of people were screaming about.

It then was 'rectified' and fitted as standard to the 08's hence all the fuss etc.

I think it stands for Intergrated Drive System or something similar, it removes slap and movement from the drive system to reduce noise and add a little smoothness.

If you have a problem with an 07 it can be bought as an option and installed for not a lot of money.

Search IDS on this site and you will find all the info you could possibly need; plus a lot of bitchin and moanin too!

 
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