IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
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RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
Anyone have an idea of how long the IDS will last under normal riding conditions? \\;Being a relatively soft part, I assume it is going to need replacing at some point.
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RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
ORIGINAL: ironoxide
I have no data to support this, but I'm hoping for improved rear tire life. The IDS dampens the high frequency power pulses where the rubber meets the road.
I have no data to support this, but I'm hoping for improved rear tire life. The IDS dampens the high frequency power pulses where the rubber meets the road.
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From: Tennessee
RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
I will keep an eye on my rear tire, thanks skratch.
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The way I see it, if the MOCO thought that I should install the IDS then it would be at their expense. I’m not shelling out the Franklins to do it because I have no issues about the 5th gear noise.
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Thanks to the July 4th weekend, I’m just a few miles from 9000. As I have stated before, the more miles I’ve racked up, the quieter 5th gear is. I am taking an oil sample from the transmission for analysis in the coming weeks and I’ll know a little more hopefully and I’ll post the results.
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The whine is just no longer an issue with me and I seriously doubt that I’ll ever add the IDS.
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The way I see it, if the MOCO thought that I should install the IDS then it would be at their expense. I’m not shelling out the Franklins to do it because I have no issues about the 5th gear noise.
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Thanks to the July 4th weekend, I’m just a few miles from 9000. As I have stated before, the more miles I’ve racked up, the quieter 5th gear is. I am taking an oil sample from the transmission for analysis in the coming weeks and I’ll know a little more hopefully and I’ll post the results.
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The whine is just no longer an issue with me and I seriously doubt that I’ll ever add the IDS.
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From: Melissa, TX
RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
ORIGINAL: Night Crawler
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RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
I didn't have bad symptoms before....but did the same when replacing the tires. It was good money spent \\;on my part, it's smooth and like a different bike shifting...also it did smooth out engine pulses! I would definitely recommend the IDS. My 2 cents
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RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
ORIGINAL: albertasaurus
Anyone have an idea of how long the IDS will last under normal riding conditions? Being a relatively soft part, I assume it is going to need replacing at some point.
Anyone have an idea of how long the IDS will last under normal riding conditions? Being a relatively soft part, I assume it is going to need replacing at some point.
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RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
I was wondering why I am having more trouble this summer finding neutral. I added the IDS just as the riding season ended last fall to my 07 Classic. Though it is harder to find neutral because it shifts so smooth I don't mind because I love what it does for the bike. It's like riding a completely different motorcycle. \\; \\;
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RE: IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
ORIGINAL: albertasaurus
Anyone have an idea of how long the IDS will last under normal riding conditions? \\;\\\\\\;Being a relatively soft part, I assume it is going to need replacing at some point.
Anyone have an idea of how long the IDS will last under normal riding conditions? \\;\\\\\\;Being a relatively soft part, I assume it is going to need replacing at some point.
Based on the longevity of these type of systems, which have been \\;used by other manufactures for many years,  \\;I seriously doubt you will ever have to worry about replacing the rubber pucks.
