Bagger wobble solved!
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Never measured the shaft, was of no consequence. There is a bushing pressed inside of the bearing. The shoulder of that presses to the flange portion on either side of the transmission housing where the shaft goes through. I suppose that could be 3/4".
The bearing on the ID must be 25mm so that there is clearance for the shoulder bushing. Without that bushing in place, there is nothing centering the transmission case in the gap on the swing arm.
I can't attest to bikes I don't have. I know this is how the '03 EG goes together. Other years and models may be different, however all the models that I listed earlier that use this same bearing must have the same set-up or the bearing would not fit.
The bearing on the ID must be 25mm so that there is clearance for the shoulder bushing. Without that bushing in place, there is nothing centering the transmission case in the gap on the swing arm.
I can't attest to bikes I don't have. I know this is how the '03 EG goes together. Other years and models may be different, however all the models that I listed earlier that use this same bearing must have the same set-up or the bearing would not fit.
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Is it possible to use those bearings along with the Sta Bo II bushings? Or would that be redundant?
http://www.sta-bo.com/id2.html
http://www.sta-bo.com/id2.html
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Is it possible to use those bearings along with the Sta Bo II bushings? Or would that be redundant?
http://www.sta-bo.com/id2.html
http://www.sta-bo.com/id2.html
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Yes you can use them together, probably make for a winning combination. I have had great success with this little miracle product, it took care of my "bagger wobble" for a lot less money than any of the bolt on "brace" type devices.
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I know Kevin offers a replacement bearing, but he's not talking about using Sta Bo's bearings, but rather their bushings that provide secondary support to the rear vibration isolators.
Yes you can use them together, probably make for a winning combination. I have had great success with this little miracle product, it took care of my "bagger wobble" for a lot less money than any of the bolt on "brace" type devices.
Yes you can use them together, probably make for a winning combination. I have had great success with this little miracle product, it took care of my "bagger wobble" for a lot less money than any of the bolt on "brace" type devices.
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They offer several products for different models, for clarification I'm talking about the StaBo II, they are sold as a pair,1 for each side. They don't replace anything, they fit inside the outboard pocket of the rear "doughnut" rubber isolators, and provide auxiliary support, they firm up the swingarm and still absorb vibration.
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[quote=fabrik8r;11852718]They offer several products for different models, for clarification I'm talking about the StaBo II, they are sold as a pair,1 for each side. They don't replace anything, they fit inside the outboard pocket of the rear "doughnut" rubber isolators, and provide auxiliary support, they firm up the swingarm and still absorb vibration.
That's what I'm looking at for my 08 Ultra, the Sta Bo II's. Just so happened today, I got me a real good dose of that wobble and now it's got me thinking I need to address this ASAP. I've had it only slightly in the past, and always said to myself is, that what all the fuss is about? But after todays incident, it's gotten my attention. So you think the Sta Bo's, in conjuction with the bearings talked about in thie thread, would be a good combination?
That's what I'm looking at for my 08 Ultra, the Sta Bo II's. Just so happened today, I got me a real good dose of that wobble and now it's got me thinking I need to address this ASAP. I've had it only slightly in the past, and always said to myself is, that what all the fuss is about? But after todays incident, it's gotten my attention. So you think the Sta Bo's, in conjuction with the bearings talked about in thie thread, would be a good combination?
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Got one of those connector things that bolts to the oil pan and frame that is still on my 08 electra glide if anyone is looking for one. Cant remember what the official name is for it but bought it from good advice on here back then. $75 shipped in lower 48.
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They offer several products for different models, for clarification I'm talking about the StaBo II, they are sold as a pair,1 for each side. They don't replace anything, they fit inside the outboard pocket of the rear "doughnut" rubber isolators, and provide auxiliary support, they firm up the swingarm and still absorb vibration.
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Looking at StaBo it looks like their products are only for the early model frames, except for the swingarm bearings and we've already got that covered. Glide Pro has products for the late models, but I would like to know if anyone has used them and if they work. I surely don't want to shell out mucho dinero for something that isn't better or may well not be as good as the stock items.
I'm always looking to improve the ride; I "upgraded" from StaBo to the complete new GlidePro kit, with new axle and isolators, I went right back to the old faithful StaBo. The GlidePro dual density urethane isolator theory is sound, but in practice they just don't work they way they are supposed to. I have tried them both, and I don't walk away from anything until I have exhausted all possibilities of making it work right. StaBo just works better with less vibration translated to the chassis, my opinion of course.