About me I've rode on the new 09+ touring frames (two different bikes a Road King and the Limited) for about 83k miles now, I've been riding for 37 years and have experienced bagger wobble/weave on more than one occasion. Does it happen often no hence why the Touring Link as been sitting in my garage for two years. With that said it still happens and I had the part so why not try it.

Installing the Progressive Touring Link: I removed the left side muffler with the crossover pipe to access the three transmission screws to install the bracket and new screws on the transmission cover. Then I removed the right side passenger floor board to install the new bracket and screws. Hardest part was the muffler and that was not hard.

I put the bike through some high speed sweepers that have induced wobble/weave in the past. The bike was rock steady even when I tried to push it or at least pushing it for me. I also did some tighter stuff just to see if I felt any difference the bike seems to track better, turn in seems quicker too; wobble as never been a problem in the tight stuff. Usually when riding quickly the bike would let me know to slow down; now it's my brain that's telling me to slow down though the bike is rock solid.

I mentioned it above but it was something I didn't expect I've never thought these touring bikes handled badly in tight fast switch back type of turns. I understand that the bike is a big lazy full dresser, well it seems less lazy now. I'm hitting the lines sooner it's turning in quicker than I'm used to and is really solid and planted.

The bad there's a slight increase in vibration mainly through the floor boards. I don't notice an increase in vibration across the entire RPM range, just at certain RPM's and at other RPM's the bike seems smoother. It's been on the bike about 700 miles and it's a keeper.

I installed Harley's Premium Hand Adjustable shocks 6,500 miles ago and think they are a bargain from Harley. What I like, they don't bottom out and give me a much better feel from the road, no wallowing. They do have a firmer feel than stock like the difference between an (old) Caddy and a Beemer. Unlike the stock air shocks which I would just set and forget, I feel the need to adjust these for passengers or load. Adjustment is easy with a **** on the left shock to increase or decrease preload.

In conclusion do I think it's necessary; no, do I think it's worth the money and a benefit; yes. There are people that buy a brand a new Porsche then send it out to get a better setup not because the OEM setup is bad just that it can be better. I've done some type of suspension/chassis work to almost all the bikes I've owned and each bike benefited from that work and this bike is no different.

 

Good write up!

If you really want "the cherry on top" go with the H-D Premium Cartridge Forks. Big improvement! Well worth the $ for me...

On the '09 SERG I did the Premium shocks first and that was an improvement, then a couple of months later I did the Premium forks, wasn't that impressed until they settled in after about 1k miles, and I played with the shock adjustment a couple of times, then WOW! hit the sweet spot and don't feel the need to readjust for solo or 2-up. 'Handles great in all conditions!

On all good motorcycle suspensions, the front and rear have to play well together.

BTW, I have about the same time in the saddle as the OP... (almost 40 yrs owning HDs)

 

Thanks, I with you Bud and plan on upgrading the front suspension next and maybe the brakes too. Still amazes me and people I've rode with how well these big bikes handle with or without suspension/chassis work. I've rode with a few Harley naysayers who have changed their tune after a brisk ride.