True Track
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RE: True Track
While True-trak may have forgot to renew their domain, which may not be a good sign as far as product longevity is concerned, Ridestr8--http://www.ridestr8.com/--is open and represents the other variation of doing the same thing, adding a third point to enhance drivetrain stability. The ridestr8 does so going from the oil pan to the swing arm bracket while the True-track gets the job done going from the oil pan to the frame cross member. The board scraping issue a little sooner than expected in a lean by possibly the True-trak's setup seems to remain a little controversial, but I have heard it from two riders with a True-trak that are of the opinion it lessens the lean angle a little. I don't have a clue if it really, truly does other than just two riders with it thinking it might, but I know the Ridestr8 gets it done just as well and is available right now; and that there appears to be no controversy at all with it regarding its lessening lean angle a little. It's kind of strange how this wobble effect has become such a prominent focus for 2006, especially with Ultra Classic models; but, somewhere along the line, there is a simple explanation that is either a fit or a component issue somewhere between MOCO and the dealer. Meanwhile, as usual, the after-market sector comes to the rescue with a solution or two.
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Wow that ridestr8 is expensive. My bike's wobble has gotten much worst in the last few weeks. I don't feel it should be necessary to buy aftermarket stuff to correct a safety issue. I do all the routine maintenance stuff myself but this problem is for the dealer and the warranty.
I must say there are several things about Harleys that are very disappointing. These design flaws has been around for many years it should be changed. This wobble and the poor performance of the bat wing should be fixed. If I had known these things before my purchase I would probably riding a Gold Wing or a BMW right now. Cool is one thing but safety is more important. I like to ride, I ride hard, and push my ElectraGlide beyond it's capabilties almost every day.
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I must say there are several things about Harleys that are very disappointing. These design flaws has been around for many years it should be changed. This wobble and the poor performance of the bat wing should be fixed. If I had known these things before my purchase I would probably riding a Gold Wing or a BMW right now. Cool is one thing but safety is more important. I like to ride, I ride hard, and push my ElectraGlide beyond it's capabilties almost every day.
OK let the flaming begin!
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From: East Tennessee
RE: True Track
Can somebody provide more detail on what this wobble is? Is it only in turns? High speed, slow speed? Under acceleration, deceleration? Has it been firmly diagnosed as a problem with the rear suspension? I haven't experienced it , but would like to know what to look for.
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I've been looking into this for a couple of weeks now. There are many opinions and reputed facts being thrown around. The batwing fairing issue is one, but I wanted to rid my Road Glide of a queasy feeling while cornering at speed. Apparently the rubber bushings in the rear swingarm tend to deflect, resulting in what is described as "rear steering". What the two devices claim to do makes sense.
The Ride-Str8 guy has pictures on his website of a True-Track that is badly ground down. He also makes the point that his does not encapsule the pan, so it does not interfere with cooling. For the money (fortunately the unit for my '98 is cheaper), I'm still waiting for some more opinions and reputed facts before I buy.
BTW, I guess the wobble is bad enough that there are law suites filed for deaths.
No flame here.
The Ride-Str8 guy has pictures on his website of a True-Track that is badly ground down. He also makes the point that his does not encapsule the pan, so it does not interfere with cooling. For the money (fortunately the unit for my '98 is cheaper), I'm still waiting for some more opinions and reputed facts before I buy.
BTW, I guess the wobble is bad enough that there are law suites filed for deaths.
No flame here.
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My wobbles are mostly in high speed turns; like the Interstate ramps. It's so bad sometimes that cars behind me back off because they think I going to crash. It doesn't scare me that much but it's embarrassing for me and for the sake of Harley owners. Just yesterday I flew by a sport bike and after I was in front the wobble started - I was on a straight road. I know that guy could see the wobble. It sucks that I now have to drop the bike off at the dealer at the worst time of the year.
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Thanks for the replies. Bluegrass, sounds very serious in your case. YOu'd think there would be an aftermarket company that would come up with a better bushing system. Seems like that would be better and cheaper than adding a stabilizer to the bike. It must be a problem that doesn't occur in all bikes because I haven't heard that many complaints.
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I've been looking into this for a couple of weeks now. There are many opinions and reputed facts being thrown around. The batwing fairing issue is one, but I wanted to rid my Road Glide of a queasy feeling while cornering at speed. Apparently the rubber bushings in the rear swingarm tend to deflect, resulting in what is described as "rear steering". What the two devices claim to do makes sense.
The Ride-Str8 guy has pictures on his website of a True-Track that is badly ground down. He also makes the point that his does not encapsule the pan, so it does not interfere with cooling. For the money (fortunately the unit for my '98 is cheaper), I'm still waiting for some more opinions and reputed facts before I buy.
BTW, I guess the wobble is bad enough that there are law suites filed for deaths.
No flame here.
I've been looking into this for a couple of weeks now. There are many opinions and reputed facts being thrown around. The batwing fairing issue is one, but I wanted to rid my Road Glide of a queasy feeling while cornering at speed. Apparently the rubber bushings in the rear swingarm tend to deflect, resulting in what is described as "rear steering". What the two devices claim to do makes sense.
The Ride-Str8 guy has pictures on his website of a True-Track that is badly ground down. He also makes the point that his does not encapsule the pan, so it does not interfere with cooling. For the money (fortunately the unit for my '98 is cheaper), I'm still waiting for some more opinions and reputed facts before I buy.
BTW, I guess the wobble is bad enough that there are law suites filed for deaths.
No flame here.
If the dealer cannot make my bike safe to at least to 100 mph then it will be sold, traded, or subject to a lemon lawsuit before the summers end.