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07-04-2020, 08:36 AM

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I have an oil change on the Softail to do today, and maybe change the riser bushings if I'm feeling frisky.

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07-04-2020, 08:36 AM

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Mornin, Lou. Mongo like brisket.

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07-04-2020, 08:37 AM

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Morning, Lou!

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07-04-2020, 08:38 AM

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I have an oil change on the Softail to do today, and maybe change the riser bushings if I'm feeling frisky.

Do you stick with factory bushings?

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07-04-2020, 08:45 AM

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Mick, I put hard poly bushings in a couple years ago and have finally determined that they pass too much vibration through, so I am going back to softer, factory style bushings.

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07-04-2020, 08:48 AM

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Mick, I put hard poly bushings in a couple years ago and have finally determined that they pass too much vibration through, so I am going back to softer, factory style bushings.

I did the same and I agree. Back to factory style for me. New and improved ain't always improved.

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07-04-2020, 08:55 AM

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07-04-2020, 08:56 AM

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I did the same and I agree. Back to factory style for me. New and improved ain't always improved.

The recent trip made up my mind for me.

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07-04-2020, 08:58 AM

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07-04-2020, 09:00 AM

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Yup. A bit more vibration with the poly bushings. At first it wood buzz my mirrors. That settled down after a while. I'll go back to rubber if I ever pull my bars.