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I got home earlylast night from work and it was almost 50 and sunny. I had not been out on the Scoot since I installed my Sta-Bo's and was anxious to get out for a quick cruise. I had read all the threads about "The Death Wobble" and "Rear Steer". I had never experenced it first hand but I am an Engineer and could see the logic in why it would or could happen. I was pretty convinced on going with the Tru-Trak when Fahpahsaid he was going to purchase a set of Sta-Bo's and wanted to know if I wanted a set while he was ordering them (we work and ride together.) We saved a few bucks in shipping by buying two sets at the same time. I read up on them and decided to give them a try. They are a far cry fromthe $400 price of the Tru-Trak. With that said I believe to truely "solve" the problem I would assume both products would be needed. I intendon also gettingthe Tru-Trak later.
Anyway, I took a real short cruise on the Scoot and OMG! I cannot believe the difference in the feel of the ride! It feels so much better in just the normal handling of the bike.Fahpah and I are going to run the Dragon's Tail in late April. I think I will be able to truely "feel" the advantage of having these then.
Needless to say, so far I am verysatisfied with the Sta-Bo's
Anyway, I took a real short cruise on the Scoot and OMG! I cannot believe the difference in the feel of the ride! It feels so much better in just the normal handling of the bike.Fahpah and I are going to run the Dragon's Tail in late April. I think I will be able to truely "feel" the advantage of having these then.
Needless to say, so far I am verysatisfied with the Sta-Bo's
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From: Nor-Kal
RE: Sta-Bo
Thank's for the info.. I have the Sta-Bo kit on my list of upgrades for the street glide and feedback like yours only further convinces me that it's something I should do. From what I have read about the FLHX and from discussions with others there are four things to consider in no particular order:
1) correcting geometry by dropping the front end one inch
2) swing arm bushing (sta-bo)
3) engine / trans alignment & stability(TXR / Ultra-Ride / True-Trak)
4) tires (Metzler 880's etc)
I took care of #1 with the Race-Tech lowering / Suspension kit.. BIG difference.. #4 is next up for me.. Tires make a HUGE difference whether it's on your bike or car good tires are immediately felt over mediocre factory crap. #2 will be next up and I still haven't figured out which of the engine / trans supports I like... True-Trak seems to be the most popular and it's what Fat Baggers is using on their sweet rides.. Hmm.. More investigation is warranted here..
1) correcting geometry by dropping the front end one inch
2) swing arm bushing (sta-bo)
3) engine / trans alignment & stability(TXR / Ultra-Ride / True-Trak)
4) tires (Metzler 880's etc)
I took care of #1 with the Race-Tech lowering / Suspension kit.. BIG difference.. #4 is next up for me.. Tires make a HUGE difference whether it's on your bike or car good tires are immediately felt over mediocre factory crap. #2 will be next up and I still haven't figured out which of the engine / trans supports I like... True-Trak seems to be the most popular and it's what Fat Baggers is using on their sweet rides.. Hmm.. More investigation is warranted here..
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