Hi all. Recently purchased 2004 FLSTCI. New to motorcycles. I noticed that when I apply a bit of force on the handlebars/grips to gently push/pull the cycle front/back there was a little 'play' there. (i.e., when you push or pull on the handblebar, it will move approx 1/8"-1/4" before the bike budges). It appears that there are some rubber o-rings around the fork/handlebar assembly. Anything to worry about or is this normal? There is no play when moving the handlebar left or right. The dealer tightened the handlebars (per the maintenance record provided to me) when they last serviced the bike.

Thanks.

 

Rubber bushings... Some play is normal.

You can always change the bushing out to a poly one like good n tite if it becomes annoying.

On a Twin Cam it's not as much of an issue. But on a Evo, with a little more shake the rubber bushings actually relieve the vibration that goes to your hands.

 

Yep normal. I always just go with solid mounts but hdspring03 is right Poly bushings are good.

 

Poly bushings will alleviate this problem.

Drew

 

I have the polys and love them. That's the way to go.

 

and where might one find these 'Poly bushings' for handlebars?

 

http://www.drvtwin.com/catalog_keywo...ings&submit=Go

Drew

 

thanks ... just ordered me some

 

Thanks for your business!

Drew