Bye-Bye wobble! Hello Bagger Brace! Pics!
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Grand Rapids MI
I doubt slow speed wobble is the bikes fault, that said considering you have only ridden 4000 miles on your "first" bike. Put 10,000 on her and then analyze your ride.
I can't remeber ever having a bike that had slow speed wobble unless the tires were feathered n shot.
Always check your air pressure!
I can't remeber ever having a bike that had slow speed wobble unless the tires were feathered n shot.
Always check your air pressure!
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
I used the NativeCustomBagger brace and it required metal work. I'm not regretful of my purchase but I don't remember seeing the Phoenix Custom brace at the time I did mine. I can attest Ron @ Phoenix Customs turns out some top shelf hardware. I would have no reservations in giving the lowered fender bracket from him(Phoenix Customs) a try.
I've got about $400 bucks tied up in my front fender mod. $75 bucks seem like a steal to me. I'd give it a go.
I've got about $400 bucks tied up in my front fender mod. $75 bucks seem like a steal to me. I'd give it a go.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Central Illinois
I do not know if it is possible to remove ALL wobble from the H-D Touring bikes, even the 09 and laters. Its a 2 wheel machine so physics seems to suggest one tire or the other may catch a groove of some sort and pull it around. Also, the swingarm is still basically attached to the rear of the transmission/engine which is still rubber mounted. Its just a much better engineered mount on the 09 and later bikes.
I put the Progressive tour link on my bike and it has made a very great improvement. I used to get highway speed wobble occasionally, making it feel as though I was on ice or something but now it is very steady and smooth. Especially cornering, its outstanding all around. On my recent trip to Sturgis I had no handling issues at all, even when running the very twisting roads in the Black Hills while running 50-60 mph side by side with my brother on his 05 Road Glide (which also has a bagger brace type set up). I have much better confidence in the handling of the bike now. The Progressive link uses much less material for the transmission bracket and replaces the right side swingarm pivot cover for part of the mount so it looks better also, in my opinion.
I put the Progressive tour link on my bike and it has made a very great improvement. I used to get highway speed wobble occasionally, making it feel as though I was on ice or something but now it is very steady and smooth. Especially cornering, its outstanding all around. On my recent trip to Sturgis I had no handling issues at all, even when running the very twisting roads in the Black Hills while running 50-60 mph side by side with my brother on his 05 Road Glide (which also has a bagger brace type set up). I have much better confidence in the handling of the bike now. The Progressive link uses much less material for the transmission bracket and replaces the right side swingarm pivot cover for part of the mount so it looks better also, in my opinion.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Ohio
I do not know if it is possible to remove ALL wobble from the H-D Touring bikes, even the 09 and laters. Its a 2 wheel machine so physics seems to suggest one tire or the other may catch a groove of some sort and pull it around. Also, the swingarm is still basically attached to the rear of the transmission/engine which is still rubber mounted. Its just a much better engineered mount on the 09 and later bikes.
I put the Progressive tour link on my bike and it has made a very great improvement. I used to get highway speed wobble occasionally, making it feel as though I was on ice or something but now it is very steady and smooth. Especially cornering, its outstanding all around. On my recent trip to Sturgis I had no handling issues at all, even when running the very twisting roads in the Black Hills while running 50-60 mph side by side with my brother on his 05 Road Glide (which also has a bagger brace type set up). I have much better confidence in the handling of the bike now. The Progressive link uses much less material for the transmission bracket and replaces the right side swingarm pivot cover for part of the mount so it looks better also, in my opinion.
I put the Progressive tour link on my bike and it has made a very great improvement. I used to get highway speed wobble occasionally, making it feel as though I was on ice or something but now it is very steady and smooth. Especially cornering, its outstanding all around. On my recent trip to Sturgis I had no handling issues at all, even when running the very twisting roads in the Black Hills while running 50-60 mph side by side with my brother on his 05 Road Glide (which also has a bagger brace type set up). I have much better confidence in the handling of the bike now. The Progressive link uses much less material for the transmission bracket and replaces the right side swingarm pivot cover for part of the mount so it looks better also, in my opinion.
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Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Central Illinois
It was not very hard to put on the Progressive, but it will be a bit different than the Bagger Brace due to the mounting. I used a 3/16" allen socket with a short extension and ratchet for the 3 transmission bolts that get removed and replaced with longer ones when the bracket is attached. The hardest part of the job was the removal of the original swingarm pivot cover bracket. The top bolt is easy to get out but the bottom is partially blocked by the exhaust pipe. I took the rear muffler bracket loose then undid the transmission bracket pipe clamp bolt then pushed the pipe outward and blocked it with a block of wood to hold it out enough to remove the lower bolt. Then the bracket can be slid out and removed upwards and the new bracket goes on the same way. The heim joint mounts between this bracket and the trans bracket. Make sure the 2 spacers for the heim joint bolts go between the heim joint and brackets. The heim joint may not need any adjustment when installed, but if it does not go on easily loosen the locknut and turn till the mounting bolts go in easily. Then tighten the locknut. Make sure the ends are as close to parallel with each other as possible so the joint can be turned back and forth for free movement.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,602
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From: Southeastern Michigan
Out of curiosity - has anyone had any problems with the trans pan leaking after install of their brace? I haven't heard many negatives yet. But now that some of you have logged some serious miles with them - any issues with the pan or anything else?
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Jackson, Ohio
Over 5,000 miles on my Bagger Brace with a high hp engine and no issues with the trans leaking, coming lose, etc.
It definitely helps the stability of the bike also.