Any one using a GLIDE-PRO FL stabilizer on there bagger? Do you like the way the bike handles?
Glide-pro fl stabilizer users
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From: Thunder Riders MRC New Hampshire
I have the Sat-Bo II on my 06 Street Glide - I posted this after I put em on:
I chose the Sta-Bo 2 because I thought it would help with the wallowing I experience on curves (both slow and hold-on baby) on the New Hampshire roads . This isn't a debate of what stabilizer is better - or I havent felt any wobble, wallow or weeble. I am just saying for the 100 bucks (or so) I spent on it, it was well worth it. The bike rides tight and I can scrape my boards with a little more confidence. So if anyone is debating on getting these. They do work & work well. I also have not felt any extra vibration and they only took 20 minutes to put in. Ride On.
I chose the Sta-Bo 2 because I thought it would help with the wallowing I experience on curves (both slow and hold-on baby) on the New Hampshire roads . This isn't a debate of what stabilizer is better - or I havent felt any wobble, wallow or weeble. I am just saying for the 100 bucks (or so) I spent on it, it was well worth it. The bike rides tight and I can scrape my boards with a little more confidence. So if anyone is debating on getting these. They do work & work well. I also have not felt any extra vibration and they only took 20 minutes to put in. Ride On.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rochester N.Y.
I had a Glide-Pro setup in my 06 FLHT about 2 years ago.
The one I was using was the yellow bushing model , at the time.
Looks like he has changed the rubber compound a couple times since then.
The setup I was running (yellow bushing type) absolutely fixed the handling problems with that bike.
At that time , I picked up a slight bit more vibration and played with the forward mount to lessen the effect. The increase in vibration was acceptable when I was running solo , but my wife couldn't handle the extra vibes because of health problems (PAD).
I called Jake a couple times and we tried a few things to lessen the vibes.
He was very curteous and helpful.
After a couple months and about 1500 miles , I decided it wasn't working for me (us) so I returned it for a full refund.
Jake didn't question it and refunded quickly.
I was fully satisfied with my dealings with Jake and because of his honest return policy , would recommend him to anyone.
The kit did absolutely what it claims , and if my wife wasn't bothered so much , would have kept it in the bike for sure.
Just my findings.
Mick
The one I was using was the yellow bushing model , at the time.
Looks like he has changed the rubber compound a couple times since then.
The setup I was running (yellow bushing type) absolutely fixed the handling problems with that bike.
At that time , I picked up a slight bit more vibration and played with the forward mount to lessen the effect. The increase in vibration was acceptable when I was running solo , but my wife couldn't handle the extra vibes because of health problems (PAD).
I called Jake a couple times and we tried a few things to lessen the vibes.
He was very curteous and helpful.
After a couple months and about 1500 miles , I decided it wasn't working for me (us) so I returned it for a full refund.
Jake didn't question it and refunded quickly.
I was fully satisfied with my dealings with Jake and because of his honest return policy , would recommend him to anyone.
The kit did absolutely what it claims , and if my wife wasn't bothered so much , would have kept it in the bike for sure.
Just my findings.
Mick
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: S.E. Michigan
I had a Glide-Pro setup in my 06 FLHT about 2 years ago.
The one I was using was the yellow bushing model , at the time.
Looks like he has changed the rubber compound a couple times since then.
The setup I was running (yellow bushing type) absolutely fixed the handling problems with that bike.
At that time , I picked up a slight bit more vibration and played with the forward mount to lessen the effect. The increase in vibration was acceptable when I was running solo , but my wife couldn't handle the extra vibes because of health problems (PAD).
I called Jake a couple times and we tried a few things to lessen the vibes.
He was very curteous and helpful.
After a couple months and about 1500 miles , I decided it wasn't working for me (us) so I returned it for a full refund.
Jake didn't question it and refunded quickly.
I was fully satisfied with my dealings with Jake and because of his honest return policy , would recommend him to anyone.
The kit did absolutely what it claims , and if my wife wasn't bothered so much , would have kept it in the bike for sure.
Just my findings.
Mick
The one I was using was the yellow bushing model , at the time.
Looks like he has changed the rubber compound a couple times since then.
The setup I was running (yellow bushing type) absolutely fixed the handling problems with that bike.
At that time , I picked up a slight bit more vibration and played with the forward mount to lessen the effect. The increase in vibration was acceptable when I was running solo , but my wife couldn't handle the extra vibes because of health problems (PAD).
I called Jake a couple times and we tried a few things to lessen the vibes.
He was very curteous and helpful.
After a couple months and about 1500 miles , I decided it wasn't working for me (us) so I returned it for a full refund.
Jake didn't question it and refunded quickly.
I was fully satisfied with my dealings with Jake and because of his honest return policy , would recommend him to anyone.
The kit did absolutely what it claims , and if my wife wasn't bothered so much , would have kept it in the bike for sure.
Just my findings.
Mick
Thanks for your time and info . How did the install go ?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,532
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From: Rochester N.Y.
The install is a bit more involved than some , in that I had to loosen my exhaust to gain enough room to remove the one bolt on the right side bushing block.
With 2 people , a bit of planning and a decent lift , it wasn't too bad , and we didn't have to de-tension the belt or anything.
Final torque of the bushings should be done while a rider is seated on the bike at ride height also.
I could change the amplitude of vibration throughout the bike by adjusting the front rubber mount (through bolt) with the engine idling and a rider on board.
If it wasn't for my wifes (bad) sensitivity to vibration , we'd have run it forever.
The biggest difference in feel for me was going over steel deck bridges , it was downright scary stock , and nothing at all with the Glide Pro setup.
Highway expansion strips were much better also.
Never got that "hula feel" with the stabilizer installed.
Mick
With 2 people , a bit of planning and a decent lift , it wasn't too bad , and we didn't have to de-tension the belt or anything.
Final torque of the bushings should be done while a rider is seated on the bike at ride height also.
I could change the amplitude of vibration throughout the bike by adjusting the front rubber mount (through bolt) with the engine idling and a rider on board.
If it wasn't for my wifes (bad) sensitivity to vibration , we'd have run it forever.
The biggest difference in feel for me was going over steel deck bridges , it was downright scary stock , and nothing at all with the Glide Pro setup.
Highway expansion strips were much better also.
Never got that "hula feel" with the stabilizer installed.
Mick
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: S.E. Michigan
The install is a bit more involved than some , in that I had to loosen my exhaust to gain enough room to remove the one bolt on the right side bushing block.
With 2 people , a bit of planning and a decent lift , it wasn't too bad , and we didn't have to de-tension the belt or anything.
Final torque of the bushings should be done while a rider is seated on the bike at ride height also.
I could change the amplitude of vibration throughout the bike by adjusting the front rubber mount (through bolt) with the engine idling and a rider on board.
If it wasn't for my wifes (bad) sensitivity to vibration , we'd have run it forever.
The biggest difference in feel for me was going over steel deck bridges , it was downright scary stock , and nothing at all with the Glide Pro setup.
Highway expansion strips were much better also.
Never got that "hula feel" with the stabilizer installed.
Mick
With 2 people , a bit of planning and a decent lift , it wasn't too bad , and we didn't have to de-tension the belt or anything.
Final torque of the bushings should be done while a rider is seated on the bike at ride height also.
I could change the amplitude of vibration throughout the bike by adjusting the front rubber mount (through bolt) with the engine idling and a rider on board.
If it wasn't for my wifes (bad) sensitivity to vibration , we'd have run it forever.
The biggest difference in feel for me was going over steel deck bridges , it was downright scary stock , and nothing at all with the Glide Pro setup.
Highway expansion strips were much better also.
Never got that "hula feel" with the stabilizer installed.
Mick
Great info and thanks again. 
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: South Jersey
I don't have the Swingarm bushings but I do have the Glide-Pro front motor mount which works great. Closest to the old HD 79B mount I have found. I might also add that is is a pleasure doing business with Jake. Real stand-up guy.