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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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I installed Wild1s 12 1/2s on my glide and I thought I could get away without changing the bushings, but the stockers have more play than I like. Question is for anyone who is using poly bushings. Is there a noticeable difference in the vibration transmitted to your hand using the Poly bushings, and if so, is it worse and how much?
 
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I only have 30 miles on mine, But I feel the bars are solid. Can't really comment on vibration as it was never a problem.

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No noticeable vibration increase here. Just like Jim said...the bars are nice and solid!
 
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um...i dunno man, not enough for me to notice.

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I have changed them over on a few of my bikes but could never really feel the difference.
Maybe just sales hype!!!
 
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Ok thanks
 
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Originally Posted by 09FLHT
I installed Wild1s 12 1/2s on my glide and I thought I could get away without changing the bushings, but the stockers have more play than I like. Question is for anyone who is using poly bushings. Is there a noticeable difference in the vibration transmitted to your hand using the Poly bushings, and if so, is it worse and how much?


post a pic or two of those 577's they are on my list of bars I am looking at
 
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Just changed out my bars...BIG difference on my end! With stock bars and stock risers I would have to shake out my hands every 15mins or so...now with 16" bars and Poly bushings...nothing...night and day for me.
 
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09FLHT, I'm in the same situation, new 12.5's with the stock bushings and too much play.

Anyone know who has the best bang for the buck poly riser bushings?
 
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theyre all polyurethane. just buy a set
 
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