Bagger Brace or True trac.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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I posted a thread a few weeks ago about the Progression Touring Brace (search for posts under Mile High King). Very pleased with it. Device is well made and very clean in design. It's a swingarm mount replacement type design, so you hardly notice it's there once installed....looks like the stock factory part, save for the mounting hole for the stabilizer bar.
I will note that I perceive a slight vibration being transmitted into the frame, but that is probably inherent in any of the designs as they all tie the motor/swingarm to the frame in some fashion. Handling-wise, waggle is now gone.
I will note that I perceive a slight vibration being transmitted into the frame, but that is probably inherent in any of the designs as they all tie the motor/swingarm to the frame in some fashion. Handling-wise, waggle is now gone.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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I went with the bagger brace. Installed it Sunday. The quality and fit could not be better, does not effect ground clearance. (Sits above everything). Anodized black thick aluminum. Not really visible when installed. The short ride I was able to take I could tell a difference. Looking forward to really putting it through the test. I thought the price was good for the quality of the product. The amount of positive reviews I read on many different sites was what pushed me over the edge with the BB. Could not be happier.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: DFW
I posted a thread a few weeks ago about the Progression Touring Brace (search for posts under Mile High King). Very pleased with it. Device is well made and very clean in design. It's a swingarm mount replacement type design, so you hardly notice it's there once installed....looks like the stock factory part, save for the mounting hole for the stabilizer bar.
I will note that I perceive a slight vibration being transmitted into the frame, but that is probably inherent in any of the designs as they all tie the motor/swingarm to the frame in some fashion. Handling-wise, waggle is now gone.
I will note that I perceive a slight vibration being transmitted into the frame, but that is probably inherent in any of the designs as they all tie the motor/swingarm to the frame in some fashion. Handling-wise, waggle is now gone.
Banned
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: New York
I went with the bagger brace after reading thousand of post about the different braces. Went with the Bagger based on what I read and the price... I am real happy with it very high quality 1/2 hour to install with no issues and great customer support from them. Does not change the ground clearance on the bike at all, the only down side is you wont be able to add a center stand.
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From: Indy area
I haven't "braced" myself yet (if I ever do). I like the looks of the Bagger Brace just about the best of all of them I've looked at. The design and execution is great. I just wish they'd made the link much longer. As long as possible, like all the way across to the other side of the bridge instead of into its middle. The longer the link, the less lateral displacement there will be as a result of up/down/front/back motion. Hence, less vibration and other ill effects. I'm rather surprised they didn't figure that... (the math is easy and I'll explain it if anybody wants, but I'll have to "paint" a diagram and don't have the time right now).
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I haven't "braced" myself yet (if I ever do). I like the looks of the Bagger Brace just about the best of all of them I've looked at. The design and execution is great. I just wish they'd made the link much longer. As long as possible, like all the way across to the other side of the bridge instead of into its middle. The longer the link, the less lateral displacement there will be as a result of up/down/front/back motion. Hence, less vibration and other ill effects. I'm rather surprised they didn't figure that...
Beary
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: North Carolina
I installed the bagger brace on a 2006 ultra and it made a nice difference. The tracking is better as is the "bump steer". (that squirrelly feeling when you are in a nice sweeper and hit a dip in the road.)
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Joined: Dec 2006
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I believe the bagger brace is engineered very well - and is easy to install. It took me about 30 minutes...
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From: Bedford UK
I reckon these stabilizers, whatever brand, are brilliant and well worth fitting!
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From: Indy area
I looked at it and I just don't think it [link length] will make a noticeable difference. The only time the difference would come into play is when the engine is pulling hard like accelerating up to highway speed. That might pull the wheel a fraction of an inch laterally, but so long as the drive train remains stable from the brace, nobody would feel it. I don't see how the difference in length would cause vibration.
Another important aspect is the distance from the swingarm pivot. If the "link" were within the pivot centerline the vertical/fore-aft movement would be the least possible, and it becomes greater the more distance away from that centerline.
The best possible result will be obtained with the best combination of proximity to the swingarm pivot, the longest link length, and the rigidity of the link anchors at each end. Certainly there must be compromise somewhere in the "system".
I still favor the Bagger Brace design from what I can remember of looking at the possibilities, but then I'm not seriously considering anything like this at this time, so have not done diligent research.