Progressive Touring Link Review
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Progressive Touring Link Review
I have two touring model Harley’s a 2000 Road King and a 2007 Ultra. I have never experienced the Bagger Wobble on the Road King in the 36K miles I have put on it. The Ultra on the other hand has the wobble when you push it a little hard in turns. Even just sitting on the bike non running if you shake the handle bars back and forth the entire rear of the bike would wobble freely. Tires are new and air pressure correct. I decided to try one of the aftermarket stabilizers. I found the progressive Touring Link on line for $136 .48 with free shipping.
http://cycleplicity.com/search.aspx?...s=touring+link
I received and installed it Friday night. It took only 30 minutes to install. After the installation while sitting still and shaking the handle bars the rear end no longer wobbled. I have since put 150 miles on the bike and I must admit the bike handles much better than before. I rode harder than normal as it felt so much tighter in the turns. I would recommend this device to any one whose bike has the loose wobble feeling. As for increased vibration I would have to say the increase if any was minimal.
http://cycleplicity.com/search.aspx?...s=touring+link
I received and installed it Friday night. It took only 30 minutes to install. After the installation while sitting still and shaking the handle bars the rear end no longer wobbled. I have since put 150 miles on the bike and I must admit the bike handles much better than before. I rode harder than normal as it felt so much tighter in the turns. I would recommend this device to any one whose bike has the loose wobble feeling. As for increased vibration I would have to say the increase if any was minimal.
Last edited by jcrawford14; May 19, 2014 at 08:27 PM.
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No. It is purely an extra link to prevent sideways movement of the engine/swing arm assembly while permitting unrestricted vertical movement of the swing arm. Ride comfort (highly subjective for each individual) is a blend of suspension/tire/seat/handlebars with almost infinite combinations. State your actual point of dissatisfaction and someone will have addressed it one way, another will have tackled it in a different way. Evaluate each in relation to your bank account and mechanical ability.
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I agree with Bundy43, however, I do believe that the Tour Link has value even if everything is tight...I have note noticed the 'bagger wobble' on my 2006 Glide, but I still intend to install the Tour Link at some point.
American Iron Baggers Magazine had an article on installing a Tour Link in a 2013 bagger, I believe, in this month's issue. It indicated that it will not go on that particular year if it has a stock exhaust...hadn't heard that before about mine, it's a different part number, hopefully won't be an issue when the time comes.
Good review, thank you!
American Iron Baggers Magazine had an article on installing a Tour Link in a 2013 bagger, I believe, in this month's issue. It indicated that it will not go on that particular year if it has a stock exhaust...hadn't heard that before about mine, it's a different part number, hopefully won't be an issue when the time comes.
Good review, thank you!
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I agree with Bundy43, however, I do believe that the Tour Link has value even if everything is tight...I have note noticed the 'bagger wobble' on my 2006 Glide, but I still intend to install the Tour Link at some point.
American Iron Baggers Magazine had an article on installing a Tour Link in a 2013 bagger, I believe, in this month's issue. It indicated that it will not go on that particular year if it has a stock exhaust...hadn't heard that before about mine, it's a different part number, hopefully won't be an issue when the time comes.
Good review, thank you!
American Iron Baggers Magazine had an article on installing a Tour Link in a 2013 bagger, I believe, in this month's issue. It indicated that it will not go on that particular year if it has a stock exhaust...hadn't heard that before about mine, it's a different part number, hopefully won't be an issue when the time comes.
Good review, thank you!
Now I haven't tried a 2014 yet, so we'll see......
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Man, you guys are killing me. I have this "must upgrade" obsession going ... New rear shocks, so gotta do the fronts now; gosh, couldn't the handlebars be a bit better; oh, the seat is getting compressed a bit, need a new RDL; the tires are getting a little thin now, so I had better take care of that; what about my annual chrome treat??; of course the dang thing would run a ton better if I got a shiny new power vision and a custom dyno map.
And now I find out I need a #%!! TOUR LINK!!!!!!! Is there no rest?
And now I find out I need a #%!! TOUR LINK!!!!!!! Is there no rest?