Riser Bushings

[PanheadSteve]

I’m in the middle of changing my handlebars. Just finished running all wires internally including the new heated grip wires. Lots of fun there.

I would like to get thoughts on if I should change the stock riser bushings to new polyurethane ones. The bars are Khrome Werks 2+2 wide sweepers.

I seem to remember reading about people getting a buzzing feeling at the grips after changing out to the poly bushings. Thoughts?

Thinks in advance!

[cubalz]

Yes you will need to change your bushings from the stock rubber to polyurethane due to the increased leverage you will be putting on them when turning. I even had to do the same thing with the Road King I used to have when I installed mini apes on it.

[rcappie]

Hey guys, I have the KW wide sweepers ordered. Where did you get the bushings and what's the part #. I have a 2019 Triglide. Thanks

[ultrafxr]

I used the poly bushings on my '07 and '12 CVO Ultra & Limited but when I changed bars on my 2018 TG an indy I whose knowledge and opinion I greatly respect said they were not necessary. So I didn't use them on my '18 or now on my '20 either.

In checking the H-D website the only part available is 56398-03A and it says it does not fit my 2020 TG. Checked some aftermarket vendors also (Arlen Ness, Alloy Art) and they say the same thing - does not fit 2020 TG.

No idea what (if anything) is different on the TGs that would cause them to not fit. Interesting to know for sure.

In any case I think it is more of a personal preference vs a requirement. The poly bushings make the bars much more solidly affixed whereas the oem rubber bushings let the bars flex a bit. I have the KW 2+2s on my 2020 with stock bushings and have no problem whatsoever.

[Mykneesbehurtin]

I installed the wide sweepers on my 2017 and didn't change the bushings and haven't noticed any buzzing.

[PanheadSteve]

I added the Arlen Ness bushings while I was in there. They are stiffer than the OEM rubber bushings. My thought was do it now and not have to go back in there. Trike steering puts a lot of stress on the bushings.

The Ness part number is 08-029.

[Strohkr]

I added the Arlen Ness bushings while I was in there. They are stiffer than the OEM rubber bushings. My thought was do it now and not have to go back in there. Trike steering puts a lot of stress on the bushings.

The Ness part number is 08-029.

How necessary is it to go to poly bushings over the rubber ones on a trike when changing the handlebars?

I'm putting on 14" Monkey Bars and Zook's rake kit on my 2021 Tri-Glide and my Indy Mechanic says to use rubber bushings to help with the vibration.

I'm thinking the Poly ones would give the bars more strength because, you're right, trike steering puts a lot of stress on the bars and bushings.

Would it really make any difference? Don't need anything failing during turns and such.

[PanheadSteve]

How necessary is it to go to poly bushings over the rubber ones on a trike when changing the handlebars?

I'm putting on 14" Monkey Bars and Zook's rake kit on my 2021 Tri-Glide and my Indy Mechanic says to use rubber bushings to help with the vibration.

I'm thinking the Poly ones would give the bars more strength because, you're right, trike steering puts a lot of stress on the bars and bushings.

Would it really make any difference? Don't need anything failing during turns and such.

I think it’s subjective and got a lot of opinions before I pulled the trigger on a set. I seem to remember Kevin of DK Customs mentioning a vibration with the poly bushings. I haven’t noticed it with them though.

The rubber bushing and significantly softer once you get them out. I could see them wearing out with use and that’s why I changed them.

With the rake kit you will not be applying as much force when turning. Bushings don’t really fail. As they wear out you just get more play in the movement of your bars.