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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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As the title states...any recommendations on poly handlebar bushings? Have ordered Khrome Werks 10" Bobber Bagger bars for my 12 FLHTCU and will be changing them up next week. May as well put the poly bushings in while it's torn down. Are any better than others or all perform about the same? See a range of $12 - $50 + on eBay but most are in the $20 - $30 range.

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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Wild ones has some. That's what I used
 
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Old Mar 12, 2016 | 09:00 PM
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I've got a set from hill country custom cycles I'll just give you if you'll pay for the ride. http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...ring-P772.aspx
 
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Originally Posted by just plain john
I've got a set from hill country custom cycles I'll just give you if you'll pay for the ride. http://www.hillcountrycustomcycles.c...ring-P772.aspx
Thanks so much for the offer just plain john...much appreciated! Unfortunately I'm in Canada and the shipping/customs/brokerage will most likely be more than the bushings are worth. Hoping to find some locally. Thx again!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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I also used the Wild Ones. I paid 24 plus shipping.
 

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I got drag specialties off ebay for like $11.
 
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I don't think any are better than any others...
 
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Originally Posted by 0ldhippie
I don't think any are better than any others...
Didn't really think so. Ordered some Drag Specialties bushings. Thanks guys!
 
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I rolled with the HD bushings. Worked great with 16's. No movement at all.
 
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I used Arlen Ness on my Limited and Drag Specialties on my SGS ................. I liked the Ness better, seem to be a bit firmer which appeals to me. No difference in vibration between the 2 or at least I can't tell it.
 
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