Riser bushings for springer

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Aug 30, 2007 | 12:01 PM

bensonjv

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Riser bushings for springer

Is there a difference between springer bushings and others? I pulled my OEM rubber ones and they look the same as but not 100% sure. I'm getting mine from catalog/online so want to make sure before ordering.

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Aug 30, 2007 | 05:14 PM

bensonjv

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RE: Riser bushings for springer

Here's the update: I need either new bushings or a rigid kit. I added 12.5 chubby's on the stock risers and now I have play in the risers. I pulled the risers to get at the bushings and they appear to be the same as standard bushings but without two next to each other I can't be sure.

I'm going to check with local dealer parts manual to get the OEM part no for the rubber bushings. Custom Chrome and Drag have bushings listed that replace OEM part no xxxxx-xx. V-Twinn supposedly is the only place anyone has seen a rigid conversion kit for the stock risers.

A way for me to remove the play is to switch the risers but don't want to spend the extra cash. Should be able to find bushings for cheap and have this done in ten minutes.

I'll post results in this thread as I find out information since I'm sure I am not the only one looking for something like this. Any suggestions or links appreciated.

Aug 30, 2007 | 05:36 PM

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RE: Riser bushings for springer

Springers are different from every other riser that Harley makes. I have Chubby Apes on my Springer and switched to poly bushings and they are great - very solid. My parts guy and I went through the Drag Specialties book and found them, but you cannot buy just the bushing itself, you have to buy the whole guts to the riser - about $65 if I remember correctly. Very easy install (and I am no wrench). Sorry, I can't help you with a part number or anything.

Aug 30, 2007 | 09:27 PM

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RE: Riser bushings for springer

The stock bushings are rubber, and will not be strong enough to hold your apes. If you use them the bars might crack or you may have bolts come loose on the top clamp and cause a very dangerous situation. Get the Poly bushings as Bluzmn59 said and all will be good.

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Aug 30, 2007 | 10:37 PM

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RE: Riser bushings for springer

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ORIGINAL: Bluzmn59

Springers are different from every other riser that Harley makes. I have Chubby Apes on my Springer and switched to poly bushings and they are great - very solid. My parts guy and I went through the Drag Specialties book and found them, but you cannot buy just the bushing itself, you have to buy the whole guts to the riser - about $65 if I remember correctly. Very easy install (and I am no wrench). Sorry, I can't help you with a part number or anything.

I bet these are the ones you have:

http://www.alloyart.com/products/goodentite.html

Aug 31, 2007 | 09:31 AM

Bluzmn59

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RE: Riser bushings for springer

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I bet these are the ones you have:

http://www.alloyart.com/products/goodentite.html

Yep, those are the ones. Good quality product - actually better than the stock setup.

Sep 1, 2007 | 11:32 PM

bensonjv

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RE: Riser bushings for springer

Thanks. I found them at Drag. Part no: 7806-1056

Link here: http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/15/440/3871750

Ordering through local indy tomorrow.