Cush drive grrrrrr!!!!!!!!
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My experience on my '07 Ultra:
Purchased before the cush drive was available, so there were many miles put on w/o it. Experienced lots of drivetrain vibration, especially noticeable at higher speeds/6th gear riding. It actually caused my teeth to vibrate in my mouth.
After first full riding season, installed the cush drive kit. Drivetrain vibration reduced dramatically & bike became much more comfortable & enjoyable to ride.
I believe the final drive gearing for the '07 was taller (lower engine RPM) than your '13, so it may not make as big a difference for you. My advice is, if you can afford it, definitely add it. Since you currently have cush drive & would be removing it, I think you won't be happy with the added vibration. I suspect you won't regret spending a bit more to keep things smoother.
Just my 2 cents...
Purchased before the cush drive was available, so there were many miles put on w/o it. Experienced lots of drivetrain vibration, especially noticeable at higher speeds/6th gear riding. It actually caused my teeth to vibrate in my mouth.
After first full riding season, installed the cush drive kit. Drivetrain vibration reduced dramatically & bike became much more comfortable & enjoyable to ride.
I believe the final drive gearing for the '07 was taller (lower engine RPM) than your '13, so it may not make as big a difference for you. My advice is, if you can afford it, definitely add it. Since you currently have cush drive & would be removing it, I think you won't be happy with the added vibration. I suspect you won't regret spending a bit more to keep things smoother.
Just my 2 cents...
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04ctd (11-18-2019)
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Nearly every motorcycle since the 60's has had 'Cush drive". It is there to absorb shock that would otherwise be passed onto the transmission, clutch, drive belt, and engine. Seems like a small price to pay to maintain a trouble free drive train not to mention the vibration that would be passed on to the driver.
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I bought my '07 new and went through all the hoopla of the "revolutionary" (to HD) IDS mod. It was introduced to address the rocks in the can transmission noise in sixth and the whine of the straight cut fifth gears. I didn't install it and have no regrets. The original IDS had some bolting and pad wear issues that I avoided. I have had no drive train problems.
With the lower gearing and helical cut fifth gear on your '13, I think you would barely notice the lack of IDS.
With the lower gearing and helical cut fifth gear on your '13, I think you would barely notice the lack of IDS.
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Apparently, I need this money more than some businesses! I've tried eastern PC, no quote for a week, mparts on eBay made me feel like I'm getting the run-around, I'm just gonna switch gears and call hogpro. Everything I read here is TOTALLY positive about them. Unless anyone else has some better ideas, or some nice used wheels for sale?!?!?
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Apparently, I need this money more than some businesses! I've tried eastern PC, no quote for a week, mparts on eBay made me feel like I'm getting the run-around, I'm just gonna switch gears and call hogpro. Everything I read here is TOTALLY positive about them. Unless anyone else has some better ideas, or some nice used wheels for sale?!?!?