Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
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Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
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Polyurethane Vs. Stock Rubber Riser Bushings?
Which do you prefer?
Your comments welcome.
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RE: Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
If you change to poly you'll never go back to the stock rubber ones (IMO). I really like my poly bushings........ but then I really like my Superbrace, too.
The little things can make big difference.
DougJ
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RE: Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
For DougsDyna, wouldn't the harder poly bushings transfer more vibrations than the softer rubber? I've been thinking about the swap out myself, more on the mindset the harder poly would provide a more positive input to the handlebars, tothe forks and to the front wheel. Is the situation or is there something else?
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RE: Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
I love mine. With your risers and bars,I think you'll be happy too. It takes away all the play.. Maybe some morevibe, but I believe its a lower frequency..
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RE: Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
I’m glad I ask.
If the vibration with poly bushing is not an issue,
then I’ll be making the switch when I have my new 3” risers installed.
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RE: Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
I like my polys a lot but there was a noticeable vibration increase and my right hand now develops a tingle/numbness after a short while - it's always been sensitive to vibration due to poor circulation I suspect. I need to recheck the torque on my risers as I think they may be too tight. But if it continues, I'll likely have to go back to the rubber bushings, regrettably.
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RE: Polyurethane Vs. Rubber Riser Bushings?
Switched to the poly ones also and noticed a slight increase in vibration.
But the handling feel increased 10 fold. Trade off is OK for me to not to go back to rubber
But the handling feel increased 10 fold. Trade off is OK for me to not to go back to rubber