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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #15 on: April 03, 2008, 12:24:11 PM »

Well bully for you. This wasn't for you, it was for Ernie! :P ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #16 on: April 03, 2008, 12:25:25 PM »


What?  You mean it's not ALL about me  :nixweiss: ?    :huepfenlol2:

It is.....in your mind... ;D
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #17 on: April 03, 2008, 12:26:56 PM »

It is.....in your mind... ;D


Finally.  Someone understands :huepfenlol2: !
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2008, 12:48:50 PM »

Since I've never had any handling issues with the cherry, I am looking for something that will not increase vibration too much that gives me some improvement over stock.  I'm not looking for the race set up, since I do a lot of long trips and a lot of 2-up riding.  The Glide-Pro looks interesting though.  Anyone have feedback regarding handling versus vibration and/or harsher ride?  Thanks!
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #19 on: April 03, 2008, 12:50:39 PM »

Back to what I said earlier.......tire size.......when I run the stock tires I have NO wobble at all
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #20 on: April 03, 2008, 02:29:46 PM »

Check out True Track. They make better swing arm bushings than stock. If I'm not mistaken, they're called Isoh-Lators. They make a whole Performance Power Train Kit for the swingarm setup, including a TrueTrack, Bronze Pivot Bushings with Pivot Shaft, rear Isoh-Lators, and True Isohlator front motor mount. $799 with Free Shipping! ;)

http://www.true-track.com/1_2006_016.htm

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this wont work if you have a center stand
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #21 on: April 03, 2008, 02:46:47 PM »

Keep in mind there are three different generations of swing arms, pivot bolts and bushings since 1986. Not all products react the same on each bike. Same goes for riding style and tire sizes in regards to the way a product works. What works for one does not necessarily work for the next guy. There is no one best product, I sure wish there was. ;D The late model bikes with the new swing arm and 1" axle are some of the best as far as rubber mount bikes go. The early bikes (like mine) are about as bad as they come with a under braced swing arm, small pivot bolt, bushings in the swing arm and a 3/4" axle! The recipe for disaster. ;)

I think with the late model bikes any add on product will work. It is at what expense are you willing to pay. It also comes down to how much of the factory cushy ride are you willing to give up. You didn't think you were going to stiffen the bike without an adverse affect did you? Remember riding rigids?
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2008, 02:58:54 PM »

Remember all too much!  Two back surgeries later, I don't need every ounce of handling out of the bike.  Besides, the floorboards get beaten up pretty good with the stock bushings.  ;D
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2008, 06:13:09 PM »

The cherry got diagnosed with worn swingarm bushings.  Since they need to be replaced, I'm considering the Sta-Bo's or something similar.  My questions:

1 - Do the Sta-Bo's really improve handling, etc?

2 - Do they make the ride much harsher?  I know when I did the neoprene bushings on a corvette the ride got a lot harsher.

Thanks!



They are great vibration amplifiers....Greg
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Re: Swingarm bushings
« Reply #24 on: April 03, 2008, 07:54:27 PM »

Remember all too much!  Two back surgeries later, I don't need every ounce of handling out of the bike.  Besides, the floorboards get beaten up pretty good with the stock bushings.  ;D

I already gave you the best solution Ernie! ;)

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