Pre-2009 with stabilizer vs. the new frame...
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Thanks, Jinks - that answers my question. No problems per se, but test rode an 09 Ultra and liked the firmer feel. If a bagger brace or the like has the same effect, essentially, I'm all for giving it a try. The other upgrades to the 09 would be great, to be sure, but the frame change was my biggie.
Now to go air dry my Wheaties...
Now to go air dry my Wheaties...
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I know everyone here is sick to death of discussing stabilizers. I've looked through all the threads I can find, and done lot's o reading. Great information, and lots of helpful folks, but hadn't seen this particular question posed, though, so here goes:
Has anyone who owns a touring bike with (insert your favorite stabilizer here) installed also spent any significant time riding a 2009 of the same model for comparison? The reason I ask is that the main reason I'd trade up to a 2009 at this point is for the new frame and it's better handling. If my 2006 Ultra can get real close with a stabilizer, I'd rather keep it and save the $$$..
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Has anyone who owns a touring bike with (insert your favorite stabilizer here) installed also spent any significant time riding a 2009 of the same model for comparison? The reason I ask is that the main reason I'd trade up to a 2009 at this point is for the new frame and it's better handling. If my 2006 Ultra can get real close with a stabilizer, I'd rather keep it and save the $$$..
Thanks!
yes, and the 09 is better.
I DO have to qualify that, by saying the 07 (with true-track) only had 13k miles on the clock, and the 09 only has about 2k. In other words, not a lot of wear/slop on either one.
I also owned an 03 and 05, with 24k and 29k respectively, neither of which had a stabilizer. So I DO know what its like without one once the bike has some miles on it and the rear gets sloppy.
Last edited by flyingace; Oct 3, 2008 at 10:11 PM.
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Seriously, "so many problems"???
98 percent of the FBW "problems" I've read about, were self inflicted by the bikes owner, and could have been prevented, as well as cured, by the owner reading the owners manual.
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Jinks, Are saying the 09's sit higher than da 08's. I know I want to get a little closer to the ground.Must admit though dat it handles better than I ever dreamed my lowrider could.
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For what it's worth, my buddy just traded in his 06 Street Glide [with a stabilizer] on an 09 Street Glide. He said the difference is night and day, and didn't believe all the threads he read about it until he rode the new one. He was amazed there could be that much of a difference.
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I put a Bagger Brace on my 94 Ultra and it made the bike feel great. Just did 3400 mile ride and my wife noticed the difference in the ride also. Try the brace.
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I wouldn't mind trying a stabilizer. I came from the world of R-1's and GSXR's prior to my life as a bagger pilot. My SG (that I LOVE) sometimes feels floppier than a soggy pancake when I step up the pace while out riding. I'd love to "tighten it up" so to speak. I'd appreciate some advice as well..........................
There are several stabilizers out there that do not use the cross member at all and would have no impact on a center stand....either a existing one, or a center stand your planning on putting on. I know the TWR Missing-Link and the Ride Str8 both do not use the cross member at all.
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Sorry to hear you are tired of forum questions, maybe it's time you found a different forum. The people who ask the questions either enjoy the bike they have, don't want to spend the extra money on a new bike, or just plain can't afford a new bike right now. I'm sure everyone here is happy you have a new motorcycle, but please don't pee on someone else for trying to better the safety of their great motorcycle. Oh, by the way, my Bagger Brace works great.
Might not be so eager to nail someone to cross for asking a legit question. I'm surprised you didn't get flamed off the board. Hang in there with us, and just slow down on that speed readin' course you signed up for at the community college....