That was the best explanation that I've heard. With the front wheel running vertical and the rear (power) wheel running off center, then the gyroscopic energy will be trying to force upright, throwing off the center of gravity. That would totally mess up handling and getting worse as the bike goes faster.
@@RackandPull Indeed! Many people don't realize these issues have to do with alignment, they try to patch it with various commercially available "stabilizers", but in the end they're not attacking the problem.
@@BertKammerer The adjustment in this video was performed using an adjustable link of the vertical stabilizer. Earlier baggers, as well as FXRs, additionally had an adjustable horizontal stabilizer at the front motor mount. The aftermarket provides adjustable rear horizontal stabilizers to better control the yaw of the engine/tranny/swing arm assembly relative to the frame. Due to the single-crankpin design, the vibration produced by HD engines is truly uniplanar. Accordingly, the engine/tranny/swing arm assembly of HD's rubber-mounted bikes is SUPPOSED TO PITCH relative to the frame in a vertical plane, containing the steering-head axis. Any out-of-plane motion (roll, yaw) is undesirable and is best controlled by THREE stabilizers (since three points define a plane), as originally intended by Erik Buell. The rear stabilizer is not necessary for proper alignment, but is provided to compensate for distortion in the two rear rubber mounts (isolators). This distortion can cause the engine/tranny/swing arm assembly to move out-of-plane during hard acceleration and/or cornering. However, all three of the stabilizers need to be properly adjusted so that the front and rear wheels are properly aligned. I guess the point I am trying to make is that stabilizers are not a patch, but are the basic building blocks of HD's rubber-mounting system. Even when the drive train is perfectly aligned with the frame statically (i.e., when the bike on the stand), dynamic misalignment, caused by the absence of the rear stabilizer, can still cause the bike to wobble during hard cornering and/or acceleration. Note that the rubber-mounted Sportsters have three (non-adjustable) stabilizers.
Great stuff, been having wobble issues on new road glide Anna been pulling my hair out trying to figure it out. Thank you very much. I'm now a fan, great job.
@@RackandPull Purchasing the alignment tool, adjustable rod. Replaced the swingarm bearings, wheel bearings, and isolators. Did a ruff measurement of the shock mounting holes and it was off. Bike rides good until you reach 80mph + then you feel the wobble. Definitely appreciate your vids, very straight forward and professional. Thanks again..
I had a handling issue with a 2012 street glide. I too, put a adjustable stabilizer on it. I also put rear ride height adjustable shocks. Doing this I was able to get the rear wheel at a perfect 90 degrees. The adjustable stabilizer allows to move the rear wheel left or right. After I completed the alignment, I had to completely relearn how to ride my motorcycle. I felt more confident in able to control my bike. Especially when I had my wife on the back.
The Missing Link by Rack and Pull *finally* solved the high speed wobble I got whilst going through those long sweepers. I have a 2018 Road Glide Special, and the rear shock bolt holes were 3/16" further apart on the left. To determine the length with a bit a precision, I screwed the bolts back in after removing the shocks, then used a carpenters magnetic tip measuring tape to "stick" the end of the measuring tape to the shaft of the bottom bolt, and measured up to one of the wrench flats on the top bolt (which I turned to be perpendicular to the measuring tape). This allowed me to be accurate to 1/32 of an inch or so. I then adjusted the Missing Link until I got the same measurement on both sides. I cross checked this by using a digital protractor along the top of the frame, and then on rear brake rotor - I measured 89.9 degrees. The motorcycle handles MUCH better now! Thanks Al, for this wonderful, high quality product!!
Well hello! This is really interesting! I’m sort of new to Harley Davidson products. 1st on was a 2018 Road King . 2 nd is a 2019 Road Glide. I thought motorcycles are built with the swing arm hinged to the frame. How does adjusting the front engine mount correct the twist ( I am thinking is in the frame changing the swing arm alignment? I have noticed the there are frame pieces bolted on the frame. Could these shift?
I have repaired lots of Softtail frames, old and new. We get really busy and don't have time to post every repair. I'll post the next Softtail repair we do.
Very informative. I have noticed a weird feeling transitioning from straight off power starting my lean into turns. Spoke to the dealer they said tires. I have been riding bikey whole life never felt that before. I upgraded shocks. Not to solve this issue just because Harley rear shock are junk. But did notice shocks were not exactly the same on both sides. Now I finally know why. Any shops in New Hampshire area that have this alignment aetup???
It sounds like you need a Missing Link. You can call me at the shop tomorrow 916-899-1188 or email me at al@rackandpull.com. I would recommend a Missing Link first.
At this time the shop nearest to you that has the Rack and Pull System is American Motorcycle Alignment and Frame. His name is Larry and his contact number is 513-446-9275.
I have a month old 2023 road glide, she seems to run fine, but is getting one of these missing links and installing and adjusting something a garage wrench dropper like myself could do? Would it be worth installing and fine tuning? I did notice today I had a little floatiness feeling at about 90 mph when passing a truck.
Yes there is. It's called Ground Zero Cycles, in Burbank. The number is 818-967-7138. The owner is Anthony and he's surgical with his equipment. Give him a call.
I’m in San Jose and have a new 2021 Road Glide and from day one, the bike wants to lean over to the left when riding. It feels like there’s 100 pounds in the left saddlebag and none in the right. In fact, if I lift my hands off the bars for more than a sec, the only way to keep the bike upright is to sit off-center on the seat to the right and lean my body right. Been to 2 dealers and they haven’t been able to resolve it. And to be clear, it doesn’t want to track left, so much as lean over to the left. What could be causing this?
@@mykv4792 I Installed the Missing Link to vertically align the drive train. I highly recommend replacing the rear stock shocks as well. The left is a larger adjustable shock and the right is a little skinny shock with no valving. This makes the left rear shock push down on the left side of the swing arm causing a handling issue. I know this is an issue because have aligned hundreds of bikes. They all ride better than ever!
@@mykv4792 Never did. Private mechanic said one of the front forks wasn’t even with the other and made a small adjustment. 2 Harley dealers said it was within spec. Right. I put a 10 pound bag of cat litter in the right saddlebag and it solves the issue.
Having issues with my 2017 street glide leaning left when riding straight and steers to the right when leveled out. I have legend axeo cartridges in front and revo-a shocks in the rear. I have adjusted belt tension and have brand new tires. The factory shocks were not the same length, and neither were the mounting points before I installed an adjustable top link. Now my swingarm is positioned correctly and shocks are lined up as expected but I still have the left lean. Any ideas?
Sounds to me like the front forks need to be reset and re centered. It is possible for the triple trees to get out of alignment with each other, left to right and canted if you hit a big bump or if the fork tubes were not properly installed.
@@heathferry8952 Thanks for replying. Are you suggesting forks misaligned at the neck? I've already loosened up the fork mounts and jostled things in place, but I didn't mess with the steering neck bolt.
@@UnhandledExceptions check the measurements between both sides of the upper and lower tree to see if they are even. They could be slightly canted. Also do the swing away test on your front end to see if it is out of tolerance.
There is a shop in Tennesse with the Straight Shooter called Cycle Therapy right outside of Memphis. His name is Jamie, and his number is 901-854-5760.
The closest one to you is American Motorcycle Alignment and Frame in Cincinnati, Ohio. I've been trying to put a Rack and Pull System in a couple of shops in Illinois. They're nervous about investing in their shop.
@@RackandPull I finally got around to check the alignment of my engine by measuring the left and right rear shocks. It is off by 1/8". Is that going to make a big difference?
@@andrewbrown3694 Absolutely! We have installed the Missing link and made a sixteenth of an inch adjustment and the customer said it made all the difference in the world.
Hi John. After many years of doing drive train alignments, I find this is the only way to accurately measure and align the drive train. Where are you located?
Thank you for watching my videos. I'm glad you asked. This is a very good question, and I welcome all questions. The stock factory rear shocks on baggers are not equal lengths. There is an adjustable left shock and a smaller, non adjustable right shock. I still don't understand the benefit of this. That's why the aftermarket shock companies are doing so well. We align and do frame repair for race bikes from King of the Baggers, Moto-America, and Bagger Racing League, and NONE of them have stock rear shocks. Some coil over shocks have height adjustment below the coils, and some you can extend the length of the shock. However, if both shocks are the same length and the mount holes don't line up, and have to use height adjustment, and you extend one shock to make it fit, then you are changing dampening and, in some cases, the rebound of one shock. If there is a height adjustment and you adjust to make one shock longer than the other to make it fit, then your drive train is out of alignment, meaning the top of the rear wheel is leaning to one side. This means a handling issue, and you won't get the full benefit of good shocks and good tires. The engine, trans, swing arm, and rear wheel are all connected together. If you jack up the rear of the bike and remove the rear shocks at the swing arm and measure the distance between the upper shock bolt and lower shock bolt hole, it should be equal left and right side. If not, your vertical drive train is out of alignment. This is where the Missing Link comes in and improves your ride. You have to remove the factory none adjustable stabilizer link and install the Missing Link and adjust it so the rear shock mounts are of equal length left and right side. I hope this answers your question. Thank you.
If you align the angle of rear wheel please tell me how do you going to align the angle of front wheel? That is going to has different angle yes? if you adjust the rear wheel you can not leave the front wheel just like that right? Then if you cant adjust the front wheel because is not adjustable but you can adjust the rear wheel angle because is adjustable you have to adjust the rear wheel angle to match the front wheel angle but then the rear suspensions not going to have same distance again and welcome to magic circle of harley davidson ha ha Mate and this is nothing because I am owner of dyna- (half motorcycle cut and joint with rubbers)
Hi Marek. Thank you for your comments. The Dyna front ends and the 2014 and newer Touring model front ends have plenty of room for adjustments at the upper and lower triple tree pinch bolts. Most of the time it's the engine/swingarm that is out of alignment with the frame on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If you still have a front wheel that is off at the camber or neck angle after you align the triple trees it's more than likely because the frame is bent from an accident or it has a factory defect. I have repaired plenty of both. If your Dyna is out of alignment try changing your front motor mount and check the upper stabilizer link, these are known to wear out and go bad. Unfortunately there is no way to do an alignment with laser accuracy if you don't have the Straight Shooter.
Hi. I have a 2016 FLTRXS. I removed the stock (terrible) rear shocks and noticed that one is a little longer than the other. I replaced them with a pair of Progressives and they didn't fit well because of alignment problems as you have shown. Where can I purchase an adjustable stabilizer link, and where can I have this service done. I to want to have a great riding HD motorcycle!!
Hi Brad. You can buy a stabilizer link from a 2008 and older touring model. If you email me at al@rackandpull.com and give me your location I can tell you who has the Straight Shooter in your area.
My 21 RGS has a rear end shimmy when hitting turns at a fast pace. It has 2 rear ohlins 772 adjustable height. I was able to adjust them to about 12 3/4..the left side is adjust higher than the other side but both equal 12 3/4. Should I adjust these on the kick stand or lift? Wondering if it’s the engine stabilizer.
This is the exact reason we developed the Missing Link. I would recommend jacking the bike up in the rear, so the rear tire barley touches the ground. The remove the shock bolts at the swing arm and measure the upper shock bolt center to the center of the shock bolt hole on the swing arm. the distance should be "equal" left and right side. If it's not, I would recommend installing the Missing Link to make it equal. You also want to make sure the shocks are of equal length.
I'm in Rancho Cordova, California. I have a guy who is opening a shop in Jacksonville, Florida real soon. He will be the only Certified Motorcycle Repair Technician in Florida and on the East Coast. if you email me your contact info I at al@rackandpull.com I will have him contact you once he opens before the end of the year.
The closes shop to you with the Straight Shooter is Dante's Collision and Custom. His number is 304-289-3949. Then there is a shop with the complete Rack and Pull system in Bethel, Ohio. The shop is called American Motorcycle alignment and frame and the number is 513-446-9275.
Hello Ryan. I just uploaded a video introducing Rack and Pull Industries new stabilizer link. This is the adjustable stabilizer to help improve the handling of your motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson link is too short and not enough thread on it. I'm sorry to say I don't know of a shop out there interested in the Rack and Pull System to repair frames and align the drive train on these motorcycles. There is such a huge call for it and almost every day I have people contacting me from New York, and surrounding states asking if anyone out there has the Rack and Pull System. If you contact me tomorrow at the shop in the morning I might be able to help you out. Thank you!
Sorry, I may have missed it, but you don't actually just bend the frame or swingarm or pivot point, or whatever it is to get them both even? Cool content you have here!
No apologies needed. that's a good question. I don't bent anything when I do drive train alignments, unless the frame is bent. In that case, I straighten the frame. for drivetrain alignments I loosen hardware and install an adjustable front stabilizer link. I'm adjusting the engine/swingarm to the frame. It's rubber mounted and a lot of bikes are out of alignment from the factory. I have also pulled frames on brand new bikes that have never been down before to repair factory defects. Yes! They happen. Drivetrain alignments are necessary every now and then. When you buy a $100,000 dollar car you need the occasional alignment. Why wouldn't you want to align your rubber mounted Harley-Davidson. You only have two wheels, how important is it to have them properly aligned?
That was the best explanation that I've heard. With the front wheel running vertical and the rear (power) wheel running off center, then the gyroscopic energy will be trying to force upright, throwing off the center of gravity. That would totally mess up handling and getting worse as the bike goes faster.
That was a great and well said analysis. Thank you for your input!
Badass man, wish more people were as smart as you and did the proper checks. Thank you for the great video.
Thank you for the compliment. This is a solution to a long and ongoing problem in our industry.
@@RackandPull Indeed! Many people don't realize these issues have to do with alignment, they try to patch it with various commercially available "stabilizers", but in the end they're not attacking the problem.
@@BertKammerer The adjustment in this video was performed using an adjustable link of the vertical stabilizer. Earlier baggers, as well as FXRs, additionally had an adjustable horizontal stabilizer at the front motor mount. The aftermarket provides adjustable rear horizontal stabilizers to better control the yaw of the engine/tranny/swing arm assembly relative to the frame. Due to the single-crankpin design, the vibration produced by HD engines is truly uniplanar. Accordingly, the engine/tranny/swing arm assembly of HD's rubber-mounted bikes is SUPPOSED TO PITCH relative to the frame in a vertical plane, containing the steering-head axis. Any out-of-plane motion (roll, yaw) is undesirable and is best controlled by THREE stabilizers (since three points define a plane), as originally intended by Erik Buell. The rear stabilizer is not necessary for proper alignment, but is provided to compensate for distortion in the two rear rubber mounts (isolators). This distortion can cause the engine/tranny/swing arm assembly to move out-of-plane during hard acceleration and/or cornering. However, all three of the stabilizers need to be properly adjusted so that the front and rear wheels are properly aligned. I guess the point I am trying to make is that stabilizers are not a patch, but are the basic building blocks of HD's rubber-mounting system. Even when the drive train is perfectly aligned with the frame statically (i.e., when the bike on the stand), dynamic misalignment, caused by the absence of the rear stabilizer, can still cause the bike to wobble during hard cornering and/or acceleration. Note that the rubber-mounted Sportsters have three (non-adjustable) stabilizers.
Great stuff, been having wobble issues on new road glide Anna been pulling my hair out trying to figure it out. Thank you very much. I'm now a fan, great job.
It's amazing what a difference and what a huge improvement an alignment makes.
@@RackandPull Purchasing the alignment tool, adjustable rod. Replaced the swingarm bearings, wheel bearings, and isolators. Did a ruff measurement of the shock mounting holes and it was off. Bike rides good until you reach 80mph + then you feel the wobble. Definitely appreciate your vids, very straight forward and professional. Thanks again..
At least someone knows what they're talking about and is honest you rock my brother
I had a handling issue with a 2012 street glide. I too, put a adjustable stabilizer on it. I also put rear ride height adjustable shocks. Doing this I was able to get the rear wheel at a perfect 90 degrees. The adjustable stabilizer allows to move the rear wheel left or right. After I completed the alignment, I had to completely relearn how to ride my motorcycle. I felt more confident in able to control my bike. Especially when I had my wife on the back.
Absolutely great advice, and would like to know how much it would cost to have that done.
Straight to the point very good explanation.
EXCELLENT VIDEO THANKZZZ FOR SHARING!!
The Missing Link by Rack and Pull *finally* solved the high speed wobble I got whilst going through those long sweepers. I have a 2018 Road Glide Special, and the rear shock bolt holes were 3/16" further apart on the left. To determine the length with a bit a precision, I screwed the bolts back in after removing the shocks, then used a carpenters magnetic tip measuring tape to "stick" the end of the measuring tape to the shaft of the bottom bolt, and measured up to one of the wrench flats on the top bolt (which I turned to be perpendicular to the measuring tape). This allowed me to be accurate to 1/32 of an inch or so. I then adjusted the Missing Link until I got the same measurement on both sides. I cross checked this by using a digital protractor along the top of the frame, and then on rear brake rotor - I measured 89.9 degrees. The motorcycle handles MUCH better now!
Thanks Al, for this wonderful, high quality product!!
Well hello! This is really interesting! I’m sort of new to Harley Davidson products. 1st on was a 2018 Road King . 2 nd is a 2019 Road Glide. I thought motorcycles are built with the swing arm hinged to the frame.
How does adjusting the front engine mount correct the twist ( I am thinking is in the frame changing the swing arm alignment? I have noticed the there are frame pieces bolted on the frame. Could these shift?
Highly informative. Thank you sir
glad I found this page thanks for the information
How come I haven't seen you straighten a Softail frame. Just wondering?
I have repaired lots of Softtail frames, old and new. We get really busy and don't have time to post every repair. I'll post the next Softtail repair we do.
Very informative. I have noticed a weird feeling transitioning from straight off power starting my lean into turns. Spoke to the dealer they said tires. I have been riding bikey whole life never felt that before. I upgraded shocks. Not to solve this issue just because Harley rear shock are junk. But did notice shocks were not exactly the same on both sides. Now I finally know why. Any shops in New Hampshire area that have this alignment aetup???
It sounds like you need a Missing Link. You can call me at the shop tomorrow 916-899-1188 or email me at al@rackandpull.com. I would recommend a Missing Link first.
Where you guys located
11325 Sunrise Gold Circle, Rancho Cordova, Ca.95742
I would love to have my 22 Road Glide properly aligned. Is there any shop in the Phoenix area that does the complete alignment?
Hi any and very informative, any shops in NY tri state area? Thanks
At this time the shop nearest to you that has the Rack and Pull System is American Motorcycle Alignment and Frame. His name is Larry and his contact number is 513-446-9275.
I have a month old 2023 road glide, she seems to run fine, but is getting one of these missing links and installing and adjusting something a garage wrench dropper like myself could do? Would it be worth installing and fine tuning? I did notice today I had a little floatiness feeling at about 90 mph when passing a truck.
Do you have Michigan installer
I’m glad I found this video.
Is there a similar shop near Los Angeles?
Yes there is. It's called Ground Zero Cycles, in Burbank. The number is 818-967-7138. The owner is Anthony and he's surgical with his equipment. Give him a call.
I’m in San Jose and have a new 2021 Road Glide and from day one, the bike wants to lean over to the left when riding. It feels like there’s 100 pounds in the left saddlebag and none in the right. In fact, if I lift my hands off the bars for more than a sec, the only way to keep the bike upright is to sit off-center on the seat to the right and lean my body right. Been to 2 dealers and they haven’t been able to resolve it. And to be clear, it doesn’t want to track left, so much as lean over to the left. What could be causing this?
Hi John. Please leave a voice-mail at 916-899-1188 and I'll call you this morning when I get to the shop.
Did you figure out what the problem was? My shit doin the same but only at high speeds low speed it doesn’t pull to the left which is weird lol
@@mykv4792 I Installed the Missing Link to vertically align the drive train. I highly recommend replacing the rear stock shocks as well. The left is a larger adjustable shock and the right is a little skinny shock with no valving. This makes the left rear shock push down on the left side of the swing arm causing a handling issue. I know this is an issue because have aligned hundreds of bikes. They all ride better than ever!
@@mykv4792 Never did. Private mechanic said one of the front forks wasn’t even with the other and made a small adjustment. 2 Harley dealers said it was within spec. Right. I put a 10 pound bag of cat litter in the right saddlebag and it solves the issue.
@@johnmatero234 ok thanks
Having issues with my 2017 street glide leaning left when riding straight and steers to the right when leveled out. I have legend axeo cartridges in front and revo-a shocks in the rear. I have adjusted belt tension and have brand new tires. The factory shocks were not the same length, and neither were the mounting points before I installed an adjustable top link. Now my swingarm is positioned correctly and shocks are lined up as expected but I still have the left lean. Any ideas?
Sounds to me like the front forks need to be reset and re centered. It is possible for the triple trees to get out of alignment with each other, left to right and canted if you hit a big bump or if the fork tubes were not properly installed.
@@heathferry8952 Thanks for replying. Are you suggesting forks misaligned at the neck? I've already loosened up the fork mounts and jostled things in place, but I didn't mess with the steering neck bolt.
@@UnhandledExceptions check the measurements between both sides of the upper and lower tree to see if they are even. They could be slightly canted. Also do the swing away test on your front end to see if it is out of tolerance.
Do you have someone in Michigan that will install
The closes shop to Michigan is in Bethel, Ohio. American Motorcycle Alignment and Frame. His name is Larry East-Coste. 513-446-9275.
Do you know anyone who has and does this service in Broward County Florida?
Do you have anybody using this in Tennessee?
There is a shop in Tennesse with the Straight Shooter called Cycle Therapy right outside of Memphis. His name is Jamie, and his number is 901-854-5760.
Great video. I have a 2014 Street Glide Special. It has the death wobble. Do you know of any shops in Illinois area that can do the alignment?
The closest one to you is American Motorcycle Alignment and Frame in Cincinnati, Ohio. I've been trying to put a Rack and Pull System in a couple of shops in Illinois. They're nervous about investing in their shop.
I looked up their name on Google and nothing comes up for it
@@samgrady5403 He's a new shop. His number is 513-446-9275 and his name is Larry.
@@RackandPull I finally got around to check the alignment of my engine by measuring the left and right rear shocks. It is off by 1/8". Is that going to make a big difference?
@@andrewbrown3694 Absolutely! We have installed the Missing link and made a sixteenth of an inch adjustment and the customer said it made all the difference in the world.
Is there a location in or near Denver? Thanks.
How do I adjust it without all the high tech equipment there's nothing like that anywhere near me
Hi John. After many years of doing drive train alignments, I find this is the only way to accurately measure and align the drive train. Where are you located?
Lol!! I like that feeling. It kind of breaks up the day.
Couldn’t you just adjust the coil overs to be equal lengths?
Thank you for watching my videos. I'm glad you asked. This is a very good question, and I welcome all questions. The stock factory rear shocks on baggers are not equal lengths. There is an adjustable left shock and a smaller, non adjustable right shock. I still don't understand the benefit of this. That's why the aftermarket shock companies are doing so well.
We align and do frame repair for race bikes from King of the Baggers, Moto-America, and Bagger Racing League, and NONE of them have stock rear shocks. Some coil over shocks have height adjustment below the coils, and some you can extend the length of the shock. However, if both shocks are the same length and the mount holes don't line up, and have to use height adjustment, and you extend one shock to make it fit, then you are changing dampening and, in some cases, the rebound of one shock. If there is a height adjustment and you adjust to make one shock longer than the other to make it fit, then your drive train is out of alignment, meaning the top of the rear wheel is leaning to one side. This means a handling issue, and you won't get the full benefit of good shocks and good tires.
The engine, trans, swing arm, and rear wheel are all connected together. If you jack up the rear of the bike and remove the rear shocks at the swing arm and measure the distance between the upper shock bolt and lower shock bolt hole, it should be equal left and right side. If not, your vertical drive train is out of alignment. This is where the Missing Link comes in and improves your ride. You have to remove the factory none adjustable stabilizer link and install the Missing Link and adjust it so the rear shock mounts are of equal length left and right side. I hope this answers your question. Thank you.
If you align the angle of rear wheel please tell me how do you going to align the angle of front wheel? That is going to has different angle yes? if you adjust the rear wheel you can not leave the front wheel just like that right? Then if you cant adjust the front wheel because is not adjustable but you can adjust the rear wheel angle because is adjustable you have to adjust the rear wheel angle to match the front wheel angle but then the rear suspensions not going to have same distance again and welcome to magic circle of harley davidson ha ha Mate and this is nothing because I am owner of dyna- (half motorcycle cut and joint with rubbers)
Hi Marek.
Thank you for your comments. The Dyna front ends and the 2014 and newer Touring model front ends have plenty of room for adjustments at the upper and lower triple tree pinch bolts. Most of the time it's the engine/swingarm that is out of alignment with the frame on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If you still have a front wheel that is off at the camber or neck angle after you align the triple trees it's more than likely because the frame is bent from an accident or it has a factory defect. I have repaired plenty of both. If your Dyna is out of alignment try changing your front motor mount and check the upper stabilizer link, these are known to wear out and go bad. Unfortunately there is no way to do an alignment with laser accuracy if you don't have the Straight Shooter.
Rack and Pull Industries. Thank you
Hi. I have a 2016 FLTRXS. I removed the stock (terrible) rear shocks and noticed that one is a little longer than the other. I replaced them with a pair of Progressives and they didn't fit well because of alignment problems as you have shown. Where can I purchase an adjustable stabilizer link, and where can I have this service done. I to want to have a great riding HD motorcycle!!
Hi Brad. You can buy a stabilizer link from a 2008 and older touring model. If you email me at al@rackandpull.com and give me your location I can tell you who has the Straight Shooter in your area.
Hey Love your stuff, who has this in the seattle tacoma area?
Ditto!!!!! I need a shop that can perform this service.
Good video 5 years into the future. Or is it 5 years from the past. I'm confused but vid def worth sub/likie. Thanks from the future
Thank you! I hope this gets to you through the space time continuem.
@@RackandPull I don't know where the hell am I?
Where’s your shop located, I have a wobble in my front end whenever I let the handlebars go.
I'm located in Rancho Cordova, in Northern California. There are shops around the country with the Straight Shooter that can help you.
Where are you located?
@@RackandPull I'm in rock hill sc, know anyone who does your work there you can recommend?
@@emersongraves5869 There isa shop in W. Virginia. I'll get his contact information for you. Is that close enough?
@@RackandPull no, I’ll ask my mechanic at Southeast Custom Cycles , but thank you for the valuable information. Docgraves The Road King.
My 21 RGS has a rear end shimmy when hitting turns at a fast pace. It has 2 rear ohlins 772 adjustable height. I was able to adjust them to about 12 3/4..the left side is adjust higher than the other side but both equal 12 3/4. Should I adjust these on the kick stand or lift? Wondering if it’s the engine stabilizer.
This is the exact reason we developed the Missing Link. I would recommend jacking the bike up in the rear, so the rear tire barley touches the ground. The remove the shock bolts at the swing arm and measure the upper shock bolt center to the center of the shock bolt hole on the swing arm. the distance should be "equal" left and right side. If it's not, I would recommend installing the Missing Link to make it equal. You also want to make sure the shocks are of equal length.
Hi, where are you located? I need to align my 2008 Electra Glide. I’m in fort Lauderale Florida. Thank you
I'm in Rancho Cordova, California. I have a guy who is opening a shop in Jacksonville, Florida real soon. He will be the only Certified Motorcycle Repair Technician in Florida and on the East Coast. if you email me your contact info I at al@rackandpull.com I will have him contact you once he opens before the end of the year.
Great, please send his info.
Is there a shop near colonial heights va?
The closes shop to you with the Straight Shooter is Dante's Collision and Custom. His number is 304-289-3949. Then there is a shop with the complete Rack and Pull system in Bethel, Ohio. The shop is called American Motorcycle alignment and frame and the number is 513-446-9275.
Hello do you have a link to purchase adjustable link? And also I live in ny could you tell me who has that machine near me?
Hello Ryan. I just uploaded a video introducing Rack and Pull Industries new stabilizer link. This is the adjustable stabilizer to help improve the handling of your motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson link is too short and not enough thread on it. I'm sorry to say I don't know of a shop out there interested in the Rack and Pull System to repair frames and align the drive train on these motorcycles. There is such a huge call for it and almost every day I have people contacting me from New York, and surrounding states asking if anyone out there has the Rack and Pull System. If you contact me tomorrow at the shop in the morning I might be able to help you out. Thank you!
Rack and Pull Industries alright great thank you
Do you sell the adjustable stabilizer link? If not, who does?
You can get one from Harley Davidson for an 2008 FLHR or any touring model or you can get one through anyone that sells aftermarket Harley Parts
Ok thanks, I was thinking the 08' & earlier was a different length all together.
Sorry, I may have missed it, but you don't actually just bend the frame or swingarm or pivot point, or whatever it is to get them both even? Cool content you have here!
No apologies needed. that's a good question. I don't bent anything when I do drive train alignments, unless the frame is bent. In that case, I straighten the frame. for drivetrain alignments I loosen hardware and install an adjustable front stabilizer link. I'm adjusting the engine/swingarm to the frame. It's rubber mounted and a lot of bikes are out of alignment from the factory. I have also pulled frames on brand new bikes that have never been down before to repair factory defects. Yes! They happen. Drivetrain alignments are necessary every now and then. When you buy a $100,000 dollar car you need the occasional alignment. Why wouldn't you want to align your rubber mounted Harley-Davidson. You only have two wheels, how important is it to have them properly aligned?
Have any locations near KY
The closes one to Kentucky is in Bethel, Ohio. American Motorcycle Alignment and Frame 513-446-9275. his name is Larry.
Oh yeah, they’re 3/16 of an inch off is what my friends were telling me on all of them…
We've seen as much as 1/4 an inch off. Even 1/16 of an inch makes a huge difference in the way your bike handles.