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These bushings are manufactured by fellow Valkyrie enthusiast Gary Eckermann to exacting standards from LF-1800a Uniroyal 80A polyurethane. Some features include - quite a bit harder than the OEM rubber, it still gives, but not like the rubber part - made to have some clearance to the I.D. of the shock eye. The shock eye is tapered, but the bushing is not. This provides a place for the material to displace into when compressed. When you see it installed, it all makes sense. These will likely never wear out and will give your Valkyrie or VTX real boost. Normally, on VALKYRIES only the top bushings on each shock need replaced so you'll need one pair. On the VTX, both bottom and top go quickly (the picture shows a bad OEM bottom bushing after only 4,000 miles) so check and see if you need to order two sets. Both the top and bottom on both bikes are the same.
Gary says: "Polyurethane bushings have been in use for quite a while. They are popular among sports cars enthusiasts, hot rodders, and have many industrial uses. I chose a high grade of polyurethane, often spec'd for military use. It is harder than the OEM rubber, but still damps out jarring. Riders have put many thousands of miles on these, and I have yet to see any with visible wear."
HOW TO ORDER: (do not call Rattlebars)
Sold in pairs, for replacement of all four bushings, get two sets! Add
$2.00 shipping no matter how many sets you order.
Send a personal check or
money order with $2.00 shipping plus $15.00 per pair of bushings to :
Gary Eckermann
311 N Gardner
Burlington, Wa 98233 (360)757-8886
Bushings will be shipped by First Class Mail.
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If you need, you can print these installation instructions:
There's not much to this, but a couple things will make your job
easier. If
you can put the bike on a lift, it will take the load off the
tire and relax
the shock. You can pull the top shock mount without removing the
bottom.
When you install the new bushing, it is easier if you lube it.
You can use
any lube you like, but I prefer silicone spray. Put the bushing
on the shock
mount, then slip the shock over the bushing. Put your seat back
on, and
you're ready to ride!
Made in USA