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Dec 9, 2020 | 12:37 AM

Infamous_ride

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Solid mounts to Rubber mounts

I've tried looking and can not seem to find any real answers. I've done my research and know the difference between 88A & 88B engines. My question is can you swap out solid mounts to rubber mounts on a 88B ? I have an 02 fatboy and when I ride about 100 miles my hands go numb really bad. I've read that rubber mounts will not do that at higher speeds. I guess I could say I'm getting the buzz in my handle bars?

Dec 9, 2020 | 06:20 AM

98hotrodfatboy

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Can't answer your question on the mounts but maybe you should try replacing you riser bushings first.. I've found that the rubber style work best.. I tried the Urethane and the vibration transfer was worse..

Dec 9, 2020 | 06:26 AM

Architect

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Buy a Dyna or a Touring bike, they come rubber mounted. Not changing the mounts on a Softail, they are rigid. Solutions can be found with riser bushings as noted and/or different grips. Good luck.

Dec 9, 2020 | 07:05 AM

WKNDS

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I've never used this, but you might do some research into Bar Snake....

http://www.barsnake.com/

good luck,

T.

Dec 9, 2020 | 08:48 AM

Infamous_ride

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Ok thanks, ill give that a shot. I believe I have the urethane ones

Dec 9, 2020 | 09:49 AM

MCSarge

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Never been a fan of urethane riser bushing. I have just never noticed a serious deflection issue with the stock rubber bushings. One thing also I would recommend is a good set of grips. I have the Avon air cushioned grips on all my bikes and even have the matching foot pegs on my 07 Softail and they made a world of difference in felt vibration.

Dec 9, 2020 | 10:08 AM

Clammy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MCSarge

If you have anything higher than 10" mini-apes, polyurethane or solid bushings are a necessity. Otherwise, you get a LOT of slop in the bars. This has been my experience running 10" minis to 14" to the 16" apes I currently have.

Cheers!