IDS on 07 Touring Bikes
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
I don't know, I don't see how it can affect tire wear, BWDIK. I bought one of those IDS things, but never put it on. IMO, the bearing is cheap and the whole thing seems hokey. I'm gonna try a Sportster rear pulley on my '07. Hell of lot easier than changing the front pulley. Takes it from 66 to 70 teeth, or 2.94 final.
King
I read on HTT where a couple of guys were doing this. What year Sportster pulley are they using?
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From: Bay Area
Independent drive system. It is a pully with a hub that has rubber pucks to absorb the shock when going into gear and shifting. It replaces the stock pully on a stock wheel. Reminds me sort of like the affects a centrifigal clutch set up in a go cart.
Road Captain
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'07 Sportster pulley supposed to bolt right on. They have the one inch belt. I need a part number so I can order one.
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From: anacoco, la
the only thing i can think of is that it absorbs some of the torque going to the rear tire so it 'cushes' the initial take off? am i making any sense? i don't know what else it could be, i haven't changed my riding style any so it isn't like i hammered the first tire and riding like grandpa now....
don't get me wrong, i'm not claiming that its gonna give anyone any longer tire life or anything like that, just reporting my findings. and if it keeps up, well, then i'll be a happy camper.
oh yeah, even if it doesn't increase tire life, the improved ride alone is worth it. and i didn't have one of the 'problem' bikes.
don't get me wrong, i'm not claiming that its gonna give anyone any longer tire life or anything like that, just reporting my findings. and if it keeps up, well, then i'll be a happy camper.
oh yeah, even if it doesn't increase tire life, the improved ride alone is worth it. and i didn't have one of the 'problem' bikes.
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From: Indy area
It "cushes" each and every impulse to the rear wheel, thus to the contact patch. More so on the driving impulses than the driven (over-run) ones. I can see how it would lead to less wear. Except maybe for the additional unsprung weight, which would have its own effect...
I have yet to get one for my 07, maybe never will.
To the talk about a larger driven or smaller drive sprocket: the 09s have a couple extra cogs now. I can't see how effectively making the transmission gearing become a closer-ratio box would be a good thing. As it is, I find myself having to shift too much as it is.
A good / proper "stage 1" is all that's necessary to make 6th much more usable at 60 and below.
I have yet to get one for my 07, maybe never will.
To the talk about a larger driven or smaller drive sprocket: the 09s have a couple extra cogs now. I can't see how effectively making the transmission gearing become a closer-ratio box would be a good thing. As it is, I find myself having to shift too much as it is.
A good / proper "stage 1" is all that's necessary to make 6th much more usable at 60 and below.
Road Warrior
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From: central florida
few have regretted doin it. even if ya dont think u need it u notice a big difference. had mine for over 20K and wouldnt be without it. refines tthe bike/ride IMO
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From: Cocoa Beach, Florida
I loved mine till it took a krap - bearing failure and in the shop now. Won't know more until after this storm passes and this area is up'n'running again (live in Cocoa Beach, FL).
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From: Virginia
How many miles did you have on iy before it went south?
Also what indications did you have that it was bad?
I've heard it's when the bearing is not pressed into the hub correctly that the bearing fails quickly, any one have any info on this?
Also what indications did you have that it was bad?
I've heard it's when the bearing is not pressed into the hub correctly that the bearing fails quickly, any one have any info on this?