Poly could work. The poly suspension bushings slide in the shells and require regular lube. If the inserts were not sliding in the isolators the polyurethane could last longer but transmit more vibration to the rider/bike. I’ll look when I get to the shop.
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njloco
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My idea sticks to the metal but can also be prevented from sticking to the metal. Does anyone know the approximate durometer of the rubber used ?
I still need someone to offer up an old front stabilizer housing !
I still need someone to offer up an old front stabilizer housing !
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I know it’s above 70. Maybe 90 duro.
Well the investigation has begun I have a new one and a good used one. The insert has a steel shell and the bonded rubber inside supporting the sleeve , if the sleeve was centered it might be a standard bushing and available. Being offset and the outer shell pressed in with no shoulder remaining to work with to press it out removing it may require time with a die grinder and cutting it out. The new bushing I’m thinking of two pieces and the sleeve pressed in to make the bushings expand and lock to the mount with out the shell so it will be able to be serviced in a garage at home with a couple sockets and a vise to press the parts out and back in.
Hello,
New to Buell and the forum.
I found this post and wonder what happened to it.
https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?51131-Buell-XB-high-performance-front-isolator
New to Buell and the forum.
I found this post and wonder what happened to it.
https://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?51131-Buell-XB-high-performance-front-isolator
The product needed more development as it had longevity issues in the last iteration. TPEHAK was working on it, but the original became available again from Harley/Buell. You should actually read that thread you posted, as it has a lot of good information in it about the project.
TL;DR - Squirrel!!!!!!
TL;DR - Squirrel!!!!!!
Burn it out with a torch, like one would do when replacing MK3 lower control arm bushings.
kz6fittycent
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Yeah this works quite well. Beware, the smell is...well it's burning rubber!
I have sent an email to the engineering department at the original manufacturers asking if the inserts are used on anything else and if not would they release the specs/blueprint and any copyright ect. Or how many do I need to buy to have a run made there. As for removal.
Bend or grind the staked portion of the insert to the inside .
Remove the rubber (yeah didn’t want to say it but burn it out)
Then the outside shell looks to be two pieces removed those and if we have a new “original “ bushing press in and ride off into the sunset.
Bend or grind the staked portion of the insert to the inside .
Remove the rubber (yeah didn’t want to say it but burn it out)
Then the outside shell looks to be two pieces removed those and if we have a new “original “ bushing press in and ride off into the sunset.
Got one. Thanks!
mike lowary
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Twin has them also. For some small parts, they have been shipping via DHL which is pretty quick, considering its coming from The Netherlands. Martin over there is extremely helpful as well.
www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?mc=1&aid=11583&cid=9982&s=&a=
www.twinmotorcycles.nl/webshop/artikel.asp?mc=1&aid=11583&cid=9982&s=&a=
thrstrmech
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my son has been working on one, 3D printed the housing and looking at different rubbers to fit the job and hold up over time while making it possible to replace at home when needed. He's a machinist...
