I have searched and found posts about the poly bushings being an easy install but it looks like it is more involved on a 2000 Heritage. Any one have any install advice? There isn't enough clearance from the back to work a wrench so does the headlight and front panel have to come off?

 

You have to remove the 4 side bolts, 2 on each side, of your forks. Then remove the 2 back plates, 1 on each side rear of your headlight cover. You do not have to remove your headlight or the large square piece directly behind the headlight. Pretty simple. You will also need a tq wrench to tq the riser bolts 30-35lbs if I remember correctly.

Be sure to cover your tank and front fender with blankets to protect them...

 

What is the reason you are switching from rubber to the poly bushings?
Tom

 

There is a lot of flex in the handlebar when pushing. A service rep told me that it was time to replace them. I don't remember the bar having that much give when it was newer. I checked an 09 at the dealer and that handlebar didn't flex at all. I am a little concerned about possibly increasing the vibration in the bar after reading some of the posts.

 

That was what I was thinking. You might be better off putting on new rubber bushings.
Tom

 

Greetings,

What kind of bars do you have on your bike? If it's the factory ones, I think you'd be happier with the rubber bushings. Now tall apes? Definitely the poly ones.

 

I went with poly bushings when I switched out the bars on my bike and like them much better. They give me a more positive feedback for what's going on in the front end.

 

Thanks for the advice. Went back with the rubber bushings, feels much firmer now.

 

Yep... the poly bushings are the way to go...
really improves the feel...