New Touring Stabilizer
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From: Reno, Nevada
And what is your point?
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How about a pic of one installed on a bike. I have never had this rear wash out that is being talked about. Why does this brace work? If it works so great why is it not FOE. I am not saying it doesn't work I just have never felt the need to stabilize my bike as it feels rock solid like it is.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/288573-group-buy-on-new-cheaper-touring-stabilizer-picture.html
Aaron
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From: New Carlisle, Ohio
You would almost have to drag the frame to touch it. It goes up inside your cross-member. As far as jacking, I don't have one but like I said the dogbone-brace goes completely up into the cross-member so it shouldn't be an issue. All these questions have been ask in the original thread. Check it out!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288573
Aaron
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Aaron
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I appreciate all the reviews coming in! I have heard nothing but good so far from guys, and I'm glad you're all happy with them. I wish I could comment more on the center-stand questions. This has been brought up several times now, and I just am not sure. I have never even personally seen one installed to be quite honest with you. Maybe if someone could shoot me a picture I could look at it and have a better idea, but I certainly wouldn't want to mislead a fella into buying something that won't work for him. Thanks again for all the great reviews.
Aaron
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Aaron
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I'm assuming you missed the first thread?? Here it is. Don't worry, it's a short read.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288573
Aaron
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288573
Aaron
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Does anyone have a link to the Progressive model? I didn't see it on the Progressive Suspension web site. I'd like to see what they did.
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http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ink/index.html
Aaron
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Asaron, could you speak to grimreaper's concerns. Heck i would like to order one but I too wonder how and why it works. The only problem I've had with my 08SG is that it will wollow or maybe I should say flex, in a turn that does not have a smooth surface. Would your piece help with that?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
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There are as many opinions as there are guys on this forum about the dreaded "wobble" and loose feeling rear-end and which stabilizer works the best. Who's felt it, who hasn't. Bottomline is, if you have never noticed it, it might be a waste of your money! Myself, I noticed it immediately after buying my Street Glide. I did come off metrics and new something was different. Looking into it more, and doing a lot of research myself, I found that the rear swingarm is only mounted by rubber bushings, and that is where you get this side-to-side movement. Like I have said many times before, all these braces do basically the same thing, which is lock that swingarm from having any lateral movement back and forth by triangulating the frame to the motor which mounts to the swingarm. To each there own, and I value and keep an open mind to all opinions, but I certainly notice a huge difference in stability having one on and if you think about it.........have you ever heard of anyone complain about using one? Most guys are very happy with there decision to add one and I don't really care where they get it, as long as they can feel a difference and are happy with there purchase. Thanks for the question.
Aaron
Aaron
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Great addition!!!!!!
I got mine today and installed it in about 30 minutes. The finish was amazing and the fit was perfect. After installing it I took a ride down a 6 lane state highway here in Tulsa that has been resurfaced recently using concrete with rain grooves cut into the new pavement. I was pissed the first time I rode on it after the resurfacing project and you know why, wobble, wobble wobble! That's a distant memory now! My bike rode like I was on glass like the rain grooves weren't there. I only had time when my bike felt like it was gonna switch ends with me but there was no reason for it to have done that, even one time, unless it was caused by bagger wobble. I was turning into a housing addition at a normal speed and all of a sudden for just a second it felt like I was on ice. These are the reasons I got one of these things and I couldn't be happier. If you've ever thought of getting one...GO AHEAD AND DO IT. One of the best improvements I've ever made on any bike! Thanks, Aaron!!!!!!!
One more thing...I don't know if the stabilizer has anything to do with this but when first put my bike in gear in the garage, it always seemed to shake the bike, but now that doesn't happen. Not a big deal and maybe I'm crazy but...
One more thing...I don't know if the stabilizer has anything to do with this but when first put my bike in gear in the garage, it always seemed to shake the bike, but now that doesn't happen. Not a big deal and maybe I'm crazy but...
Last edited by hawg08; Nov 13, 2008 at 04:28 PM.