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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Catalog claims that the may reduce handlebar vibrations. Seems counter-intuitive. Do they make any difference?
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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i bought set of Arlen Ness for my Lowrider. only left them in there a couple of days and went back to new stock. i have been able to use them other places on my hot rods. made a great PCV bushing on the bolck of my 283. LOL.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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When ever we change out bars we change bushings. If we get in the fairing of a bagger for any reason we try tochange the stock black rubber bushings out. We use bushings from Alloy Art. They work very well. They are a must if your putting on any sort of mini apes or taller bars. Black rubber bushings wearout and the bars become loose. That is why we change them.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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I used the poly bushings on my '03 Heritage with 14" apes and they are firmer than the stock bushings, I recommend them
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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I just had the Wild-1 bars put on my Street Glide by my dealership.They also changed the bushings and claim it's better.I can't tell a difference but I'll trust 'em.
 
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