Glide-Pro FL stabilizer--UPDATE 2-25----
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RE: Glide-Pro
Update on this-- I went for a nice ride monday and ran it hard over familiar roads and there is a very big improvement on the way this bike handles when pushed. I think i will no longer be hitting the corners with the apprehension or anticipation of the wag like I did before, it is so much better and confidence inspiring. I am very happy with the improvement. The slight increase in vibration I felt has subsided considerably and was likely due to me moving the exhaust around and it has now settled back in after a few heat cycles?
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RE: Glide-Pro
ORIGINAL: bigheadted
Update on this-- I went for a nice ride monday and ran it hard over familiar roads and there is a very big improvement on the way this bike handles when pushed. I think i will no longer be hitting the corners with the apprehension or anticipation of the wag like I did before, it is so much better and confidence inspiring. I am very happy with the improvement. The slight increase in vibration I felt has subsided considerably and was likely due to me moving the exhaust around and it has now settled back in after a few heat cycles?
Update on this-- I went for a nice ride monday and ran it hard over familiar roads and there is a very big improvement on the way this bike handles when pushed. I think i will no longer be hitting the corners with the apprehension or anticipation of the wag like I did before, it is so much better and confidence inspiring. I am very happy with the improvement. The slight increase in vibration I felt has subsided considerably and was likely due to me moving the exhaust around and it has now settled back in after a few heat cycles?
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Looks very similar to the True Track parts I have just fitted to my bike. I worked out the two jacks system for myself - it does work! The main problem when torquing up was I needed two 1/2" drive sockets the same size 25/32", but managed to get by with a six-point that was a little too large.
It is very cold here at present, so I haven't finishedthe jobyet, to tryout my new ride. My TrueTrack kit includes new rubber 'biscuits' as well as an additional stabilizer under the gearbox, but those two jacks are still in the way!
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grbrown, if you have already installed the truetrac there is really no reason to install this and I am pretty sure your year bike is different than what this particular system fits. Check it out and be sure before plunking down your money.
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BBOFLHX There is really not much more to say, it was a rather easy install, the parts appeared to be of absolute top quality and the improvement was way worth it. If I would have known the difference it made for me and the way I sometimes ride, I would have installed one of the available systems a long time ago.
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RE: Glide-Pro
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bigheadted,
Thank you for the write up. I am planning on installing the glide-pro on my 06 SG in addition to my ridestr8. I will appreciate any further input you can provide.
bigheadted,
Thank you for the write up. I am planning on installing the glide-pro on my 06 SG in addition to my ridestr8. I will appreciate any further input you can provide.
for some reason the glide-pro link would not open... but i did try the sta-bo with the rst8 and the vibes were ridiculous. just an fyi... id ask if the 2 together create more vibes... if so pick one... it was very bad vibes...