Springer Riser Question
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Springer Riser Question
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. Just did my 16" apes and noticed after I completed the install that the risers move slightly back and fourth. Are there rubber dampeners on the stock risers that allow for movement or should I pull the bars and the risers off and check? Never really noticed it with the low bars.Thanks L&R
. Just did my 16" apes and noticed after I completed the install that the risers move slightly back and fourth. Are there rubber dampeners on the stock risers that allow for movement or should I pull the bars and the risers off and check? Never really noticed it with the low bars.Thanks L&R
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Yes.. The stock risers have rubber bushings, which after time will have a lot of play.
Good N Tite makes poly bushings, which will take the play of them.
Drag Specialties has the good n Tite ones
Good N Tite makes poly bushings, which will take the play of them.
Drag Specialties has the good n Tite ones
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From: DG
I just swapped out the stock mini-apes for Flanders Bad Boy style handlebars. While I was doing so, I replaced my riser bushings with the recommended Gooden Tight bushings as I had movement in my risers as well. (They may not bother everybody, but I didn't feel safe with any sort of play in there, & wanted everything tight).
At first inspection, these are a lot better than what HD put in there originally. The bushings are a lot beefier. And so far (after a few miles), they feel solid, & there is no play in the risers.
I would recommend anyone thinking about changing out the stock springer riser bushings (the stock ones are crap).
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brian
At first inspection, these are a lot better than what HD put in there originally. The bushings are a lot beefier. And so far (after a few miles), they feel solid, & there is no play in the risers.
I would recommend anyone thinking about changing out the stock springer riser bushings (the stock ones are crap).
Thanks,
brian
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Funny. I never notice the movement under normal operation. I only notice it when I am muscling the bike around in the garage by the bars. Just curious as to how much of the movement the rest of you feel to worry about how unsafe it is?
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I had about 1/8" movement (maybe a little more). I mostly noticed it when I would move the bike around in the garage too, but I could tell when I was riding.
I first noticed it when I brought home (from just buying it). I was riding on the highway, & let go of the left handle. The moment I did that, the handlebars would start to shake. I knew something wasn't right, so I got on here & did some research. I first tried tightening down the bolts inside the risers, but realized they would need to be replaced.
For $60, it was a safety issue for me. Peace of mind also goes a long way! :-)
bri
I first noticed it when I brought home (from just buying it). I was riding on the highway, & let go of the left handle. The moment I did that, the handlebars would start to shake. I knew something wasn't right, so I got on here & did some research. I first tried tightening down the bolts inside the risers, but realized they would need to be replaced.
For $60, it was a safety issue for me. Peace of mind also goes a long way! :-)
bri
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