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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 07:00 AM
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anyone got advice on changing these ,i got a manual ,but i cant find how you get to bolt head on the bottom, or am i overlooking it ,thanks
 
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You'll need to rotate the front end left or right to gain access to them from underneath.
 
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More than likely, you'll need longer bolts when replacing the bushings. They are 1/2"-13 and either 2.25" or 2.5".
 
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well when i got the bike i had them put 14 wild1 apes on,now putting 16 vindikta on,not sure if they put poly bushings in,they were always sloppy and came loose,thanks so far for the help
 
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they were rubber,thanks
 
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