Polyurethane Riser Bushings on a Street Bob
Polyurethane Riser Bushings on a Street Bob
So, contrary to the parts and apparel manual, I purchased the polyurethane riser busings (isolators) part number 56165-03.
The parts manual says that it fits all dynas '86-later except FXDB. So, I figured that this is probably talking about '08 and later street bobs with the integrated risers. And not the '06/'07 street bobs.
So, I bought them and brought them home. Of course they fit in my triple trees, but I had to rush them to the powder coaters so I couldn't do the final fit.
I just wanted to share that they most possibly work....and I will post when I get my trees back next week.
The parts manual says that it fits all dynas '86-later except FXDB. So, I figured that this is probably talking about '08 and later street bobs with the integrated risers. And not the '06/'07 street bobs.
So, I bought them and brought them home. Of course they fit in my triple trees, but I had to rush them to the powder coaters so I couldn't do the final fit.
I just wanted to share that they most possibly work....and I will post when I get my trees back next week.
Road Master
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From: Millsboro Delaware
I think you are going to like them a lot. I put a set in my 07 LR a few weeks back that I bought from Drag Specialties for $10. It really made a difference in the handling of my bike. Glad to see that you did not take there word for it and discovered that they fit your bike....
Road Master
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From: Northern California
I recently installed them on my '07 L-R. I like the improvement in handling. However, I did notice that the clutch lever now vibrates.
Road Master
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From: Millsboro Delaware
That is funny because some people claimed more vibes, and now my clutch lever vibrates on my 07 LR too....I will take a look at it when I swap the bars out in the fall.
Much firmer than the stock ones. I also didn't realize how much the bars moved around with the stock rubber bushings.
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From: Virginia
I always hated how much the stock apes moved with the stock bushings. Swapped to the same HD poly bushings when the new apes went on and I love them. The stock bushings were so damn sloppy it was sickening.
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Road Captain
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From: Syracuse, NY
i'm always "adjusting" my bars by pushing the handlebars to one side or the other and giving it a little shove--there is a lot of play in those rubber bushing--hated crooked handle bars on my bycycle as a kid and hate even more on my harley. tried loosening them and re-torquing but they still seem off a bit from time to time. i was told by stealership to stay away form the polys becasue more vibs would make it up to your hands....maybe i'll have to give these a whirl...
edit: just looked them up on the HD website $39.95 and it states that "The long-lasting bushing can reduce handlebar vibration."
edit: just looked them up on the HD website $39.95 and it states that "The long-lasting bushing can reduce handlebar vibration."
Last edited by mang0; Jul 17, 2011 at 02:48 PM.
