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Hey all - I just installed my True Track last night and I am loving it. I have ridden sportbikes, OldWing and BMWs, so I missed having the tight handling and steering of those bikes versus my Streetglide. I had considered going to Progressive 440 shocks, but was concerned as the ones I had mounted on my Road King a few years back made the ride very harsh. The thing I don't love about Harley handling is the rear end wobble, where you're banked over into a corner and get lateral movement.
The True Track pretty much eliminated any wobbling in the back end, and the bike just rolls into corners now. What I didn't expect was how much it would make the whole bike feel more solid, so that all your inputs just seem more direct. I guess the True Track adds structural rigidity to the bike, so the whle thing feels tighter.
Their customer service is AWESOME. I ordered the TT on Thursday via their web site, but I ended up needing it for this weekend as I wanted to install & test it prior to leaving Wednesday on a cross country trip (NY to SF and back.) I called TT on Friday, and the owner promised he would try to get it sent overnight, but it was late in the day so he couldn't promise anything. I offered to pay in advance for overnight shipping just in case he was able to get it to me, but he wouldn't take my money. Saturday comes and sure thing, the package arrives from California - he fronted the money for the overnight shipping. Nice!
In terms of installation, here are some tips: you need to have a motorcycle jack in order to raise the bike (I had mine about 2 feet in the air and that was plenty of space.) Also, T Handle Allen wrenches or sockets will make your life much easier, allen keys are a bit of a pain as some of the oil pan bolts are recessed and access is tight. Make sure you have Loctite handy. I did the whole job in about 1/2 hour (it always goes faster if you have the proper tools, right?)
Honestly, I do not think I will need to upgrade the shocks after installing the TT. I think the stock shocks ride OK, I just didn't like their "sloppy" feel when pushed. With the TT, that's gone. It's a bit pricey (400 bucks) but honestly the handling and feel upgrade are so significant that it's one of the best upgrades I have done to my bike.
The only downside is that I am riding the bike far more aggressively, really cranking her into the corners, and my StreetGlide starts scraping the floorboards way too early! I have to remind myself that I'm not on a sportbike!
(btw I am not affiliated with True Track in any way)
Ride safe!
The True Track pretty much eliminated any wobbling in the back end, and the bike just rolls into corners now. What I didn't expect was how much it would make the whole bike feel more solid, so that all your inputs just seem more direct. I guess the True Track adds structural rigidity to the bike, so the whle thing feels tighter.
Their customer service is AWESOME. I ordered the TT on Thursday via their web site, but I ended up needing it for this weekend as I wanted to install & test it prior to leaving Wednesday on a cross country trip (NY to SF and back.) I called TT on Friday, and the owner promised he would try to get it sent overnight, but it was late in the day so he couldn't promise anything. I offered to pay in advance for overnight shipping just in case he was able to get it to me, but he wouldn't take my money. Saturday comes and sure thing, the package arrives from California - he fronted the money for the overnight shipping. Nice!
In terms of installation, here are some tips: you need to have a motorcycle jack in order to raise the bike (I had mine about 2 feet in the air and that was plenty of space.) Also, T Handle Allen wrenches or sockets will make your life much easier, allen keys are a bit of a pain as some of the oil pan bolts are recessed and access is tight. Make sure you have Loctite handy. I did the whole job in about 1/2 hour (it always goes faster if you have the proper tools, right?)
Honestly, I do not think I will need to upgrade the shocks after installing the TT. I think the stock shocks ride OK, I just didn't like their "sloppy" feel when pushed. With the TT, that's gone. It's a bit pricey (400 bucks) but honestly the handling and feel upgrade are so significant that it's one of the best upgrades I have done to my bike.
The only downside is that I am riding the bike far more aggressively, really cranking her into the corners, and my StreetGlide starts scraping the floorboards way too early! I have to remind myself that I'm not on a sportbike!
(btw I am not affiliated with True Track in any way)
Ride safe!
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RE: True Track AWESOME
ORIGINAL: katoomofdoom
Hey all - I just installed my True Track last night and I am loving it. I have ridden sportbikes, OldWing and BMWs, so I missed having the tight handling and steering of those bikes versus my Streetglide. I had considered going to Progressive 440 shocks, but was concerned as the ones I had mounted on my Road King a few years back made the ride very harsh. The thing I don't love about Harley handling is the rear end wobble, where you're banked over into a corner and get lateral movement.
The True Track pretty much eliminated any wobbling in the back end, and the bike just rolls into corners now. What I didn't expect was how much it would make the whole bike feel more solid, so that all your inputs just seem more direct. I guess the True Track adds structural rigidity to the bike, so the whle thing feels tighter.
Their customer service is AWESOME. I ordered the TT on Thursday via their web site, but I ended up needing it for this weekend as I wanted to install & test it prior to leaving Wednesday on a cross country trip (NY to SF and back.) I called TT on Friday, and the owner promised he would try to get it sent overnight, but it was late in the day so he couldn't promise anything. I offered to pay in advance for overnight shipping just in case he was able to get it to me, but he wouldn't take my money. Saturday comes and sure thing, the package arrives from California - he fronted the money for the overnight shipping. Nice!
In terms of installation, here are some tips: you need to have a motorcycle jack in order to raise the bike (I had mine about 2 feet in the air and that was plenty of space.) Also, T Handle Allen wrenches or sockets will make your life much easier, allen keys are a bit of a pain as some of the oil pan bolts are recessed and access is tight. Make sure you have Loctite handy. I did the whole job in about 1/2 hour (it always goes faster if you have the proper tools, right?)
Honestly, I do not think I will need to upgrade the shocks after installing the TT. I think the stock shocks ride OK, I just didn't like their "sloppy" feel when pushed. With the TT, that's gone. It's a bit pricey (400 bucks) but honestly the handling and feel upgrade are so significant that it's one of the best upgrades I have done to my bike.
The only downside is that I am riding the bike far more aggressively, really cranking her into the corners, and my StreetGlide starts scraping the floorboards way too early! I have to remind myself that I'm not on a sportbike!
(btw I am not affiliated with True Track in any way)
Ride safe!
Hey all - I just installed my True Track last night and I am loving it. I have ridden sportbikes, OldWing and BMWs, so I missed having the tight handling and steering of those bikes versus my Streetglide. I had considered going to Progressive 440 shocks, but was concerned as the ones I had mounted on my Road King a few years back made the ride very harsh. The thing I don't love about Harley handling is the rear end wobble, where you're banked over into a corner and get lateral movement.
The True Track pretty much eliminated any wobbling in the back end, and the bike just rolls into corners now. What I didn't expect was how much it would make the whole bike feel more solid, so that all your inputs just seem more direct. I guess the True Track adds structural rigidity to the bike, so the whle thing feels tighter.
Their customer service is AWESOME. I ordered the TT on Thursday via their web site, but I ended up needing it for this weekend as I wanted to install & test it prior to leaving Wednesday on a cross country trip (NY to SF and back.) I called TT on Friday, and the owner promised he would try to get it sent overnight, but it was late in the day so he couldn't promise anything. I offered to pay in advance for overnight shipping just in case he was able to get it to me, but he wouldn't take my money. Saturday comes and sure thing, the package arrives from California - he fronted the money for the overnight shipping. Nice!
In terms of installation, here are some tips: you need to have a motorcycle jack in order to raise the bike (I had mine about 2 feet in the air and that was plenty of space.) Also, T Handle Allen wrenches or sockets will make your life much easier, allen keys are a bit of a pain as some of the oil pan bolts are recessed and access is tight. Make sure you have Loctite handy. I did the whole job in about 1/2 hour (it always goes faster if you have the proper tools, right?)
Honestly, I do not think I will need to upgrade the shocks after installing the TT. I think the stock shocks ride OK, I just didn't like their "sloppy" feel when pushed. With the TT, that's gone. It's a bit pricey (400 bucks) but honestly the handling and feel upgrade are so significant that it's one of the best upgrades I have done to my bike.
The only downside is that I am riding the bike far more aggressively, really cranking her into the corners, and my StreetGlide starts scraping the floorboards way too early! I have to remind myself that I'm not on a sportbike!
(btw I am not affiliated with True Track in any way)
Ride safe!
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Just so you know............you just cost me $400[&:]
ORIGINAL: katoomofdoom
Hey all - I just installed my True Track last night and I am loving it. I have ridden sportbikes, OldWing and BMWs, so I missed having the tight handling and steering of those bikes versus my Streetglide. I had considered going to Progressive 440 shocks, but was concerned as the ones I had mounted on my Road King a few years back made the ride very harsh. The thing I don't love about Harley handling is the rear end wobble, where you're banked over into a corner and get lateral movement.
The True Track pretty much eliminated any wobbling in the back end, and the bike just rolls into corners now. What I didn't expect was how much it would make the whole bike feel more solid, so that all your inputs just seem more direct. I guess the True Track adds structural rigidity to the bike, so the whle thing feels tighter.
Their customer service is AWESOME. I ordered the TT on Thursday via their web site, but I ended up needing it for this weekend as I wanted to install & test it prior to leaving Wednesday on a cross country trip (NY to SF and back.) I called TT on Friday, and the owner promised he would try to get it sent overnight, but it was late in the day so he couldn't promise anything. I offered to pay in advance for overnight shipping just in case he was able to get it to me, but he wouldn't take my money. Saturday comes and sure thing, the package arrives from California - he fronted the money for the overnight shipping. Nice!
In terms of installation, here are some tips: you need to have a motorcycle jack in order to raise the bike (I had mine about 2 feet in the air and that was plenty of space.) Also, T Handle Allen wrenches or sockets will make your life much easier, allen keys are a bit of a pain as some of the oil pan bolts are recessed and access is tight. Make sure you have Loctite handy. I did the whole job in about 1/2 hour (it always goes faster if you have the proper tools, right?)
Honestly, I do not think I will need to upgrade the shocks after installing the TT. I think the stock shocks ride OK, I just didn't like their "sloppy" feel when pushed. With the TT, that's gone. It's a bit pricey (400 bucks) but honestly the handling and feel upgrade are so significant that it's one of the best upgrades I have done to my bike.
The only downside is that I am riding the bike far more aggressively, really cranking her into the corners, and my StreetGlide starts scraping the floorboards way too early! I have to remind myself that I'm not on a sportbike!
(btw I am not affiliated with True Track in any way)
Ride safe!
Hey all - I just installed my True Track last night and I am loving it. I have ridden sportbikes, OldWing and BMWs, so I missed having the tight handling and steering of those bikes versus my Streetglide. I had considered going to Progressive 440 shocks, but was concerned as the ones I had mounted on my Road King a few years back made the ride very harsh. The thing I don't love about Harley handling is the rear end wobble, where you're banked over into a corner and get lateral movement.
The True Track pretty much eliminated any wobbling in the back end, and the bike just rolls into corners now. What I didn't expect was how much it would make the whole bike feel more solid, so that all your inputs just seem more direct. I guess the True Track adds structural rigidity to the bike, so the whle thing feels tighter.
Their customer service is AWESOME. I ordered the TT on Thursday via their web site, but I ended up needing it for this weekend as I wanted to install & test it prior to leaving Wednesday on a cross country trip (NY to SF and back.) I called TT on Friday, and the owner promised he would try to get it sent overnight, but it was late in the day so he couldn't promise anything. I offered to pay in advance for overnight shipping just in case he was able to get it to me, but he wouldn't take my money. Saturday comes and sure thing, the package arrives from California - he fronted the money for the overnight shipping. Nice!
In terms of installation, here are some tips: you need to have a motorcycle jack in order to raise the bike (I had mine about 2 feet in the air and that was plenty of space.) Also, T Handle Allen wrenches or sockets will make your life much easier, allen keys are a bit of a pain as some of the oil pan bolts are recessed and access is tight. Make sure you have Loctite handy. I did the whole job in about 1/2 hour (it always goes faster if you have the proper tools, right?)
Honestly, I do not think I will need to upgrade the shocks after installing the TT. I think the stock shocks ride OK, I just didn't like their "sloppy" feel when pushed. With the TT, that's gone. It's a bit pricey (400 bucks) but honestly the handling and feel upgrade are so significant that it's one of the best upgrades I have done to my bike.
The only downside is that I am riding the bike far more aggressively, really cranking her into the corners, and my StreetGlide starts scraping the floorboards way too early! I have to remind myself that I'm not on a sportbike!
(btw I am not affiliated with True Track in any way)
Ride safe!
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from all my experience with drag cars i learned that the chassis definitely is a place to upgrade for puttin power down...i really like the full blown kit that replaces the swingarm pivots and shaft....gears are another very good place to make usable power....ex, an 83 Camaro made a paltry 185hp, but it was the new 4sp auto and the gear spacing that made it equal to the 69 in 1/4 mile time...IMO, the same principles apply to bikes...make the chassis work...have enough correctly spaced gears...your bike'll feel like its got monster power
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from all my experience with drag cars i learned that the chassis definitely is a place to upgrade for puttin power down...i really like the full blown kit that replaces the swingarm pivots and shaft....gears are another very good place to make usable power....ex, an 83 Camaro made a paltry 185hp, but it was the new 4sp auto and the gear spacing that made it equal to the 69 in 1/4 mile time...IMO, the same principles apply to bikes...make the chassis work...have enough correctly spaced gears...your bike'll feel like its got monster power
from all my experience with drag cars i learned that the chassis definitely is a place to upgrade for puttin power down...i really like the full blown kit that replaces the swingarm pivots and shaft....gears are another very good place to make usable power....ex, an 83 Camaro made a paltry 185hp, but it was the new 4sp auto and the gear spacing that made it equal to the 69 in 1/4 mile time...IMO, the same principles apply to bikes...make the chassis work...have enough correctly spaced gears...your bike'll feel like its got monster power
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