Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
Road Captain
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RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
Don't know if this helps, but I had the stock MotoCo ones on for a week after I put on my 16" Apes. There was quite a bit of play in them (front/back) I'd say about 2 1/2 inchs in each direction. Put the Poly's in after a week and all the play was gone except for a hair. THe stock one's were black, the poly's were almost clear.
Road Warrior
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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
These are the same bushings I just put in mine. Bought them from the same guy.. BIG difference.. Not all Polly is clear, red, yellow, translucent, etc.... Push your thumbnail into the bushings. The new ones should have less give.. Put them in, for the money, you cant go wrong even if you dont like them.. I'm completely satisfied with mine and I've got 18" apes, no movement at all compared to the stock ones..
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Tourer
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From: Illinois
RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
ORIGINAL: HGM
These are the same bushings I just put in mine. Bought them from the same guy.. BIG difference.. Not all Polly is clear, red, yellow, translucent, etc.... Push your thumbnail into the bushings. The new ones should have less give.. Put them in, for the money, you cant go wrong even if you dont like them.. I'm completely satisfied with mine and I've got 18" apes, no movement at all compared to the stock ones..
These are the same bushings I just put in mine. Bought them from the same guy.. BIG difference.. Not all Polly is clear, red, yellow, translucent, etc.... Push your thumbnail into the bushings. The new ones should have less give.. Put them in, for the money, you cant go wrong even if you dont like them.. I'm completely satisfied with mine and I've got 18" apes, no movement at all compared to the stock ones..
Regardless, they were only 12 bucks after shipping, so its not like I'll have to dip into the kids college fund.
Road Warrior
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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
ORIGINAL: rok312
Thanks, HGM. That helps - I'll give 'em a try before jumping to any more conclusions.
Regardless, they were only 12 bucks after shipping, so its not like I'll have to dip into the kids college fund.
ORIGINAL: HGM
These are the same bushings I just put in mine. Bought them from the same guy.. BIG difference.. Not all Polly is clear, red, yellow, translucent, etc.... Push your thumbnail into the bushings. The new ones should have less give.. Put them in, for the money, you cant go wrong even if you dont like them.. I'm completely satisfied with mine and I've got 18" apes, no movement at all compared to the stock ones..
These are the same bushings I just put in mine. Bought them from the same guy.. BIG difference.. Not all Polly is clear, red, yellow, translucent, etc.... Push your thumbnail into the bushings. The new ones should have less give.. Put them in, for the money, you cant go wrong even if you dont like them.. I'm completely satisfied with mine and I've got 18" apes, no movement at all compared to the stock ones..
Regardless, they were only 12 bucks after shipping, so its not like I'll have to dip into the kids college fund.
Road Master
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RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
I just installed HD polys when I changed my bars totally different stock rubbers popped right out.
I had to tap the polys in with a mallet and block of wood. They are much stiffer.
I had to tap the polys in with a mallet and block of wood. They are much stiffer.
Outstanding HDF Member
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From: By the "Betty water and the Wire"
RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
Hey ShoreRider, you like them Arlen flush-mounts, are they worth it? Do they really clear up the under-side of the top tree?
TIA,
TIA,
Road Warrior
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From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
I got the GoodenTite poly bushings and yeah, much stiffer - you should really notice it. A bit more vibration but no slop, just don't over torque the riser bolts or you'll end up with virtually solid bushings and a lot of vibration (comparatively speaking).
Road Master
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From: Memphis, TN via NoVA
RE: Dumb Polyurethane Bushing question...
ORIGINAL: hk_shooter
Hey ShoreRider, you like them Arlen flush-mounts, are they worth it? Do they really clear up the under-side of the top tree?
TIA,
Hey ShoreRider, you like them Arlen flush-mounts, are they worth it? Do they really clear up the under-side of the top tree?
TIA,
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