How Many Miles On Your Bagger Brace

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May 29, 2010 | 08:03 PM

#21

chaswood

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From: NORTH

16000 and counting love it

May 29, 2010 | 09:13 PM

#22

Antnee 2004 FLHT

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From: Port Orchard, Washington

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Originally Posted by FFeric

I have a bagger brace and I haven't had any issues. Maybe 500 miles on mine.

Was skeptical at first. I'm a believer now. Would put down the money again in a heart beat. Have had no additional vibration or side effects.

May 30, 2010 | 01:12 PM

#23

rinedog

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i think those braces probly work ok but the problem is that if your bike wobbles we all agree it has a problem, so unless we find and fix the root of the problem were not really fixing anything adding those braces will stop the rear of the motor from shifting side to side but if you stop the natural motion in the then your bike is always under stress causing premature wear, if you did an alignment then put one of these braces on i would say you would minimize any abnormal wear on tires and bushings but if you use the parts from glide pro do an alignment you fix the real problem and still allow the natural motion in the swing arm bushing to do their job while not adding any real stesses into the bike, i dont own or have anything to do with the glide pro company but i was on the verge of selling my bike because of the bagger swagger until i came accross this guy now my bike is totaly different bike to ride i highly recomend that you research and talk to this guy try the parts and see for yourself

May 30, 2010 | 05:25 PM

#24

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

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Originally Posted by rinedog

It is true that vehicle alignment needs to be spot on to get the best handling the stock bike can give, but even the best set up bike is at a serious disadvantage. If you take a look at any Buell or a rubber-mount Sportster you will find they have three stabilizers, one in front of the engine, another at the heads and a third by the transmission. No other stock Harley has that third stabilizer.

What the various stabilizer kits set out to do is put right something Harley has known about since the rubber touring and FXR models were designed in the 1980s, which is to provide lateral support to the rear mounting rubbers. Without them no touring Harley is going to handle as well as it is able to do.

I have a Buell, plus an old FLHS as well as a Dyna. All three of them have three stabilizers (the Glide and Dyna courtesy True-Track) and the two big twins are transformed.

Until you ride the same bike, with and without a third stabilizer, you are guessing! Once tried there is no going back, believe me.

Jun 21, 2010 | 05:48 PM

#25

WyattB

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From: Southern Ohio

I have the Bagger Brace from Phoenix Customs on my Ultra and now have about 2500 miles on it. There is an improvement in handling with everyday riding; but, it is most noticeable when ridding long higher-speed interstate style sweepers and sharp twistys. Definite improvement and worth the money and time spent to install.

Jun 21, 2010 | 10:23 PM

#26

BC Glide

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From: Kelowna BC

Won't take my Bagger Brace my bike. Close to 10,000 miles.

Jun 21, 2010 | 10:38 PM

#27

FX4

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From: Naples FL / Pine TWP PA

17k miles on mine and here is what I have found:

1. Immensely improves the ride quality
2. However if something is off in the suspension or motor it show up as bad vibrations transferred directly to the frame. I had a bad front tire and it went right to the frame, found the bike to be unrideable. Needed a tune up, as I approached 25k it was running a little rough and that translated to vibration. Did the 25k service and no more vibration.

Jun 21, 2010 | 10:53 PM

#28

Mike

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From: Centralia, Wa

I don't have vibration issues at all. I don't even think about it, to tell the truth. If I were to get another pre '09 bike, it would be one of the first things to go on it.