Really? There aren't enough threads on stabilizers on the new frame you gotta hijack a shock thread with a stabilizer question? Sorry not meant to get mean or nasty it just seems that starting this debate up is usually non productive and degrades into criticizing riding styles. I do apologize if I offended you as that is not my intention.

 

As the OP I got the answers I was looking for so Hi Jack away. I have an 05, what will a stabilizer do for me except get rid of more of my money :-)

 

Go find a nice big sweeper that you can take at about 65 to 75MPH. Install the Tru-track, then go ride that same sweeper again. You will think your on a different bike and wonder why you were riding the sweeper so slow the first time.

 

I'm not trying to hijack this thread
I am aware of the need of the Stabilizers on the pre 08's but haven't read anything needed for the 09 and newer frames
Just thought I might have missed something...Is there indeed a reason for a stabilizer for the 09 newer frames I personally would like to be aware of...I know mine doesn't need it or at least at this time
paul

 

There are some with the new frame that have had the need, whether real or perceived, to install a stabilizer. If you do a search you will find the posts. It always ends up kinda like this ,slow down, no you are wrong, the new frame doesn't need it, yes it does need it, stabilizers are stupid, your mama, just like a lot of the stabilizer threads used to end up.

 

Probably so, if you have over $700 bucks to spend on 2 rear shocks and don't mind having to go through the BS and hassle of looking for the right setting of "dialing them in."

 

Here's where I am with them so far.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...lub-today.html

 

TexasBowhunter;

I will not say a True Track is needed for an 09. I know plenty of riders that are just fine with their 09+ handling. In fact, most riders are fine with their 09+ front and rear suspension, seat, windshield, etc..

In my case, I do research items before I purchase for my CVO for months, if not years before pulling the trigger. I did research on my Traxxion AK20 for over a year before I got them - did they make a difference - absolutely. I also spent a lot of time reseaching my rear suspension - purchased Ohlins 3-3, did they make a difference - absolutely.

I also did my research on the 2009+ Harley frame - it is vastly improved from 2008 and Harley should be commended for it. The thing that I think get people regarding the 2009+ Harley frame is that, although vastly improved, it remains rubber mounted.

Now I for one, love the idea of having a rubber mounted frame. Harley Davidson touring bikes are one of the most smoothes riding motorcycles ever produced in large part because of the rubber mounted frame. Notice how our mirrors don't vibrate when we are motoring along. Most of us take that for granted until you ride a few Honda's and other brands. Now, IMO the rubber mounts will flex (mine has) as you get more miles on your bike. I have over 20,000 on my CVO Road Glide - that may not be much but it is far more than most of the riders I ride with. I think somewhere around 12 - 15,000 miles I began to notice my bike flexing a little on sweepers. I checked tires, air pressure, dealer told me my mounts were within spec, shocks etc.. and then remembered how my 2008 Road Glide did the same thing way earlier in its life. I sold my true track from my 2008 and used that money towards a true track for my 2009 - actually the company True Track gave me another discount because I was a repeat customer, so I may have spent a total of $175 for my 2009 True Track. Did the True Track make a difference in how my 2009 CVO Road Glide handle, with 15,000+ miles on those rubber mounts - Absolutely.

Again, I'm not saying anyone should buy one, it just worked for me.

Bryant

 

I'm at 41,000 on my '09 ride aggressively, former knee dragger. Have no issues with wobble on my bike. Just ran last Saturday with a pack of Triumph 675s. I was able to keep up except in the straights. Old age and tickery helps. They were dragging knees and I was dragging boards (and other hard parts). If you do experience a wobble try a stabilizer. I wouldn't buy one unless I've had one. You should be able to induce a wobble if on a fast sweeper with a dip if its its going to happen. I have a friend with an '08 and has a Tru Trac and and a Sta bo and is very happy. I've experienced tank slappers on lots of bikes my TZ 250 being one. All induced by rider error or racing situation (bad things can happen). Good shocks help.

 

Bryant
I hear where you are coming from
I to have done as much homework as possible and gotten the Ohlins
I would love to have the Traxxion in the front but at this time my purse won't allow it so I had to settle on a progressive Monoshock system and retire the Ricors...
I have also gotten the Glide Pro donuts and front motor mounts from Jake to make sure I don't experience the tail wagging the dog like I had experienced on my 06 Ultra...
I have also heard that the bushing in the swing are wearing causing allot of the wag and when I get around to putting the rear donuts in I may just have those changed out for a set of Kevins bushing's at Sta-bo...I'll have to check with him as to why his are that much better...With what I have done I expect I wont need a stabilizer...
paul