question about Sta-Bo bushing kit
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question about Sta-Bo bushing kit
im researching bushing kits for my swingarm, and ive got it narrowed down to glide pro and sta-bo.
my question is, do the sta-bo kits replace the big rubbet donuts, or just assist them? im pretty sure my rubber mounts are toast, and new ones seem to cost around or above $100/pair. whereas rhe glide pro kit gets rid of the donuts in favor of urethane pieces.
anyone got thoughts on this?
my question is, do the sta-bo kits replace the big rubbet donuts, or just assist them? im pretty sure my rubber mounts are toast, and new ones seem to cost around or above $100/pair. whereas rhe glide pro kit gets rid of the donuts in favor of urethane pieces.
anyone got thoughts on this?
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I don't know of any product that replaces the rear rubber mounts. Some bushing kits claim to improve stability of the bike, but my preference is to use a True-Track stabilizer kit, with a simple swingarm bushing kit and stock rubber mounts.
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the sta bo bushings go inside the rubber donuts. if you need to replace the donuts, you should do so. The sta bo bushings are a good product. I have them installed on my 04 road glide. In addition to the bushings, suggest you look at the bearings that replace the OEM bushings in the swingarm. They are usually a problem as well.
Call Kevin at Sta Bo, he is very knowledgeable and will explain how his product works. I use to live about 5 miles from him and he personally helped me fix my rear swing arm. The bike is totally transformed and rides 100% better with no rear steer.
if you have a 2001 down bike you want Sta bo I
if you have a 2002 to 2008 bike you want Sta bo II & ED 16
http://www.sta-bo.com/products/
Call Kevin at Sta Bo, he is very knowledgeable and will explain how his product works. I use to live about 5 miles from him and he personally helped me fix my rear swing arm. The bike is totally transformed and rides 100% better with no rear steer.
if you have a 2001 down bike you want Sta bo I
if you have a 2002 to 2008 bike you want Sta bo II & ED 16
http://www.sta-bo.com/products/
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the bushings on either side of the swing arm where it bolts to trans.
they are pressed in.
if you have a parts manual or a service manual, look up rear fork and see the exploded diagram
they are pressed in.
if you have a parts manual or a service manual, look up rear fork and see the exploded diagram
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Actually the glidepro system does but I wouldn't use them.. They use cast Polyurethane for the bushing.
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I installed the Sta-Bo kit with new HD mounts and the Sta-Bo bearing on an '05 Road Glide. Bike rides great and it very stable. My personal ride is/was an '09 Road Glide and the '05 was better handling than it.