Riser Bushings, did something change after 2017?
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Riser Bushings, did something change after 2017?
I'm looking to replace my riser bushings on my 2017 Road King before spring, but I want to be sure I'm getting the right fitment.
So far, places like denniskirk list Alren Ness, Drag Spec., & Alloy Art (I'm planning on buying their GT-2S set) but I always cross reference a year newer & year older model to make sure everything matches up. In this case, it doesn't.
So did HD change the type/size riser bushings after 2017? Does anyone know for sure if the Alloy Art GT-2S is the correct part #? Also, looking at HD's site, their PolyU riser bushings look to be sourced from Alloy Art, are they? I did try the searching the touring models sub forum here for 'road king riser bushings' but didn't get a whole lot of info regarding part numbers or possible manufacturer changes. Any help would be appreciated & thank you in advance.
So far, places like denniskirk list Alren Ness, Drag Spec., & Alloy Art (I'm planning on buying their GT-2S set) but I always cross reference a year newer & year older model to make sure everything matches up. In this case, it doesn't.
So did HD change the type/size riser bushings after 2017? Does anyone know for sure if the Alloy Art GT-2S is the correct part #? Also, looking at HD's site, their PolyU riser bushings look to be sourced from Alloy Art, are they? I did try the searching the touring models sub forum here for 'road king riser bushings' but didn't get a whole lot of info regarding part numbers or possible manufacturer changes. Any help would be appreciated & thank you in advance.
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Would you say they were they significantly stiffer? How long ago did you replace them? How have they held up?
I used Alloy Art's bushing set before when I changed them out on my Dyna, they were great. They were super stiff & still dampened vibes enough to keep my hands from numbing up.
I'm willing to check out other brands as long as they're made in the US, though there are only a couple that I'm aware of (Alloy Art & Ness).
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I swapped over to 14” handlebars with Arlen Ness bushings back in 2018. They’ve worked flawlessly in my application, and don’t feel either overly stiff or loose / spongy.
I’d use them again without hesitation.
I’d use them again without hesitation.
