just wondering..noticed yesterday a little play in the handlebars on my 04' wide glide and it looks like its from where they go in the triple trees. someone told me back some time there are bushings in there..how often do they need to be changed? i had just put 16" apes on before this riding season and never really noticed it til yesterday. any help appreciated.
thanks

 

You might want to try urethane pushings now that you've added the apes. You're compacting the stock rubber ones.

http://www.bikez.info/webshop/bikers...rle_f-6188.php

 

Look at the description of them in that link. They have great sound.

 

I've heard good things about the urethane bushings. Have not changed mine yet. I check/tighten my stock bushingsevery so offten due to thte increased leverage of the apes.

I've also heard from ol'timers that a quick fix is to pull out the bushings and grind down the innner sleeves about 1/8", then reinsert. This is done on a bench grinder for a good smooth level face.

MV

 

swap em out for poly bushings.