MISSING LINK INSTALL AND REVIEW
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Elite HDF Member
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: MISSING LINK INSTALL AND REVIEW
I know several members have done the install lately.
Any reviews? How was the install? How does your bike handle now?
Thanks,
Steve
Any reviews? How was the install? How does your bike handle now?
Thanks,
Steve
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Celebration, FL
RE: MISSING LINK INSTALL AND REVIEW
I posted this already inthe TWR purchase link.
I'm not adding anything that people haven't already figured out, the product works, and works great. I installed the kit last night, and took the bike out this morning. I took it out on a series of U-Turns, sharp turns, high speed turns and the frame felt rock solid. I felt the biggest impact on U-Turns, a feat that always made my bike feel unstable in the rear. I then drove it to work on the interstate, and was blown away. It was a windy day, and my bike was traditionally thrown around like a rag doll. Today it barely budged witheach gusts. I was even able to pass trucks without any wobble. Installation took longer on my bike, a 2002, because I replaced the swingarm bushing to fit this kit. I also had to remove the exhaust.
I'm not adding anything that people haven't already figured out, the product works, and works great. I installed the kit last night, and took the bike out this morning. I took it out on a series of U-Turns, sharp turns, high speed turns and the frame felt rock solid. I felt the biggest impact on U-Turns, a feat that always made my bike feel unstable in the rear. I then drove it to work on the interstate, and was blown away. It was a windy day, and my bike was traditionally thrown around like a rag doll. Today it barely budged witheach gusts. I was even able to pass trucks without any wobble. Installation took longer on my bike, a 2002, because I replaced the swingarm bushing to fit this kit. I also had to remove the exhaust.
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: MISSING LINK INSTALL AND REVIEW
UPDATE:
Just got back from a 1300 mile ride to the Pacific HDForums Rally in California. It was a ride of a lifetime. More on that in another thread.
Thanks to the TWR Missing Link I was able to ride my bike really hard 2 up in some of the most twisty roads I've ever seen. Not only were we 2 up but we were loaded with all out gear.
Rear tire pressure at 42 + rear shocks at 35 + TWR = ONE AWESOME RIDE!
PM me if you have questions. I'd love to help.
Steve
Just got back from a 1300 mile ride to the Pacific HDForums Rally in California. It was a ride of a lifetime. More on that in another thread.
Thanks to the TWR Missing Link I was able to ride my bike really hard 2 up in some of the most twisty roads I've ever seen. Not only were we 2 up but we were loaded with all out gear.
Rear tire pressure at 42 + rear shocks at 35 + TWR = ONE AWESOME RIDE!
PM me if you have questions. I'd love to help.
Steve
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From: Longview, Washington
RE: MISSING LINK INSTALL AND REVIEW
Tracy will get back to you real soon. Think I saw that he is out of town until the 7th. So you like his lower kit???? Wonder if he would do a group buy on that kit here on the forum??? I will ask him.
Steve
Steve
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RE: MISSING LINK INSTALL AND REVIEW
I really do like the lowering kit. \\; Simple to install (30min) and well made.
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From: Longview, Washington
Just did a 600 mile ride around the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Got into some great twisty stuff along the coast. Also made the ride up to Hurricane Ridge.
Bike handles like a champ.
Got into a discussion with a couple guys with new touring bikes about the "HD wobble." They both agreed that they've felt it at times. They were very interested in the stabilizer.
Steve
Bike handles like a champ.
Got into a discussion with a couple guys with new touring bikes about the "HD wobble." They both agreed that they've felt it at times. They were very interested in the stabilizer.
Steve