Replace riser bushings VS solid mount?

[jakec]

My bushings are toast so there's a lot of play. I have 3" riser but may go to 5" eventually. I was wondering if I should replace the bushings ($9) or get solid mounts ($25)?

Also based on the trees I have, 35mm chrome ironhead trees, what parts would fit.

https://www.throttleaddiction.com/so...saAlFJEALw_wcB

https://www.ebay.com/i/133392983323?chn=ps

[farmall]

Thick washers will do the same thing as solid bushings for less money.
Urethane bushings are much stiffer than stock and a considerable improvement over rubber.
I wouldn't run stock bushings on anything. I run solids on everything but preferences vary.

[jakec]

the front end is 6 over with the 3" rise and then the bars themselves rise about 12" so I'm getting a ton of play in the bushings. I would keep the bushings, if it's possible for them to function properly with this setup .but I don't want any crazy play. So sounds like I should go solid?

[JBinNC]

The taller the bars, the more annoying any movement at the bushings becomes. Farmall is right about the washers. Bent factory washers allow more movement. I routinely double these with some SS flat washers. You can also shorten the inner spacer by .03 or so to make the bushings stiffer. I prefer the urethane bushings to solid inserts for tall bars, but the urethane bushings transfer a lot of vibration if using short bars and/ or risers.

Jim

[jakec]

shorten the inner spacer so the urethane can compress more?

so like this product? that will be fine, not wobbly? what's the downside to just using solid mount?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Handlebar-R...0AAOSwyUpciQcl

[JBinNC]

Yes, just like that.

Jim

[farmall]

what's the downside to just using solid mount?

A bit more vibration but I beat lead sinkers into the bar ends of my apes and call it good.

[jakec]

I'm not riding a harley, so I bet vibration won't be an issue. it isn't on my other hondas that are solid mounted.

I think I am gona go with these. They seem universal.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Solid-H...p/202913322047

[farmall]

If not you should be able to make them work. The plating won't be thick so if you happen to hit 'em with solvent then paint they should stay purty longer.