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10-27-2011 | 09:38 AM

xraybox

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Originally Posted by PureDeath

You may want to check into this : true-track.com

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"rear suspension stabilization device for rubber mounted Harley Davidson® motorcycles."

Softails aren't rubber mounted.

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10-27-2011 | 11:08 AM

poppavein

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And check your rear wheel alignment.

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10-27-2011 | 11:17 AM

imboden

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dude, have ur bike checked and don't overdue it if your not confident. stay safe!

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10-27-2011 | 06:00 PM

jlasoftail

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I'll get everything checked out, my best guess is the steering head bolt. As far as it just being in my head, that's possible too, but hopefully not. If it is, I guess I'll just have to do my best to get back in the groove, but I still feel comfortable and confident ridding, just can't seem to wear the boards down like I used to.

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10-28-2011 | 03:22 AM

dcgray2

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Originally Posted by jlasoftail

Check the bolt! Mine was so loose that it had no resistance when I checked it. Had to play around a little to get it just right. I couldn't get a good fall away test without taking half the bike apart. Couple of test rides and it was all sorted.

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10-28-2011 | 10:20 AM

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I guess if the rest of the advice checks out, check your technique. For me making it stick in the corners is all about rolling into the throttle through the corner. Holding the same speed through a corner always kind of kicks me out a bit.

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10-28-2011 | 02:14 PM

poppavein

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Originally Posted by crazyiven

Sport riding techniques apply to big cruisers too, even more so due to their weight.

The right way to go through a turn is to apply a bit of throttle when you enter. This settles the suspension down and helps transfer the weight to the rear to help balance it, especially if you had to hit the brakes before entering the turn.

Applying throttle on downhill curves is the challenge ...

Check out Keith Code's books.

Last edited by poppavein; 10-28-2011 at 02:33 PM. Reason: added book reference

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10-28-2011 | 02:21 PM

checkers

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Originally Posted by jlasoftail

Hey guys, I haven't been around here much lately as I've been pretty busy and haven't really even had time to ride in the last month or so... Anyways, I've noticed all year that the bike just doesn't feel as tight as she used to in the corners. At first I thought it was me. I saw one of my buddies go down bad last year, and thought I might just be a little timid, but no matter how hard I try, I just can't get the bike to feel solid going into the corners at speed. I did have the fork lowers swapped out this year for some chrome ones, but I trust the guy that did it and don't really notice any other problems with the suspension. Any ideas?

Make sure your rear shocks are zeroed out and set equal number of turns to where you want them set, also check tire presure, I run 40 front and back 2 up. If still a problem have someone else ride it that is familiar with how a softail handles and get his/her opinion if it is a problem. If a problem, forks should be drained a refilled equally, and triple trees are neutralized by someone that knows how.

Last edited by checkers; 10-28-2011 at 02:23 PM.

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