true track vs ride str8
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Hi, I have a 99 RK and I have experienced some wobble when going over 80. I've read that the cure for this is buying a thing called true trak (480 bucks) or ride str8 (275 bucks).
Which one is better?
Which one is better?
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RE: true track vs ride str8
Before you buy either I would make sure you don't have any other worn out parts like tires, shocks, motor mounts, swing arm bushings, etc. You should also check the steering head bearings and overall drivetrin alignment for proper adjustment. Either device would likely improve or possibly eliminate the problem, but you should make sure you are not just putting a band-aid on a bigger problem.
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RE: true track vs ride str8
My '06 Ultra was doing the high speed shuffle with only 5000 miles, so I don't think the parts were worn yet. I decided on the Ride Str8 so that I could still use my lift. It was a very simple install and it really works great. Reduced the wobble by 90%.
I think it was more like $430.....some of the best money I have spent on this bike.
Karl
I think it was more like $430.....some of the best money I have spent on this bike.
Karl
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I realy don't know.... but it shakes bad. I believe that it starts in the back of the bike when there's road bumps or imperfections. I had a Sporster before this bike and other japanise bikes and I never experienced this kind of wobble
I have noticed that the front motor mount is worn out, because when I hit bumps at low speeds it sounds like metal to metal around the engine. I will replace it tomorrow.
I have noticed that the front motor mount is worn out, because when I hit bumps at low speeds it sounds like metal to metal around the engine. I will replace it tomorrow.
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I agree.... I will replace the engine mount tomorrow and I'll have all you say checked
Thanks alot
Thanks alot
ORIGINAL: Biggzed
Before you buy either I would make sure you don't have any other worn out parts like tires, shocks, motor mounts, swing arm bushings, etc. You should also check the steering head bearings and overall drivetrin alignment for proper adjustment. Either device would likely improve or possibly eliminate the problem, but you should make sure you are not just putting a band-aid on a bigger problem.
JMO
Before you buy either I would make sure you don't have any other worn out parts like tires, shocks, motor mounts, swing arm bushings, etc. You should also check the steering head bearings and overall drivetrin alignment for proper adjustment. Either device would likely improve or possibly eliminate the problem, but you should make sure you are not just putting a band-aid on a bigger problem.
JMO
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I saw in their web page that they have a special for models before 2002.... I think I'll go for the ride str8 if both work the same
ORIGINAL: kdietz
My '06 Ultra was doing the high speed shuffle with only 5000 miles, so I don't think the parts were worn yet. I decided on the Ride Str8 so that I could still use my lift. It was a very simple install and it really works great. Reduced the wobble by 90%.
I think it was more like $430.....some of the best money I have spent on this bike.
Karl
My '06 Ultra was doing the high speed shuffle with only 5000 miles, so I don't think the parts were worn yet. I decided on the Ride Str8 so that I could still use my lift. It was a very simple install and it really works great. Reduced the wobble by 90%.
I think it was more like $430.....some of the best money I have spent on this bike.
Karl
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RE: true track vs ride str8
I have a 99 bagger and I am going to do the ridestr8 upgrade. I doing both the axle adjuster and the track fix. My wobble is happening in hard corners. all other items on the stock suspension have already been checked/changed.