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« on: June 27, 2011, 01:56:20 PM » |
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...BUSHED. I read recently where they're an issue on the Valk (something I didn't know till I saw it here by chance) so today when I pulled her out for a ride I gave it a good looking over and immediately noticed the telltale misalignment of the shock eye with the bolt. I can also see some squeeshed rubber poking out. Totally hosed.  I just ordered a set of Gary's bushings. I'll post pics if they come out looking particularly gnarly (and I think they might) because I don't know if they've ever been replaced. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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gordonv
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VRCC # 31419
Richmond BC
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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2011, 05:11:35 PM » |
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Did you just buy one set or two? (1 set = 2 bushings, one for each side).
The recommendation is to replace only the warn one, which is usually the top. I was going to replace them both (2 sets), and was wondering if the better bushing makes the ride a little firmer or loose?
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The Anvil
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2011, 05:13:32 PM » |
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I ordered two sets. I'll look at the bottoms and if they look good I'll leave em (maybe) but they're only 15 bucks a set so I might just say screw it and replace all 4 at the same time.
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2011, 09:23:46 AM » |
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I replaced both sets, top and bottom about a month ago, and it was a very noticeable improvement in the corners. That squishy (only way to describe it) feeling in the corners is totally gone, especially when riding 2up
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The Anvil
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2011, 09:29:15 AM » |
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I replaced both sets, top and bottom about a month ago, and it was a very noticeable improvement in the corners. That squishy (only way to describe it) feeling in the corners is totally gone, especially when riding 2up
I have been noticing a bit of "inaccuracy" or a tendency to not hold lines in corners as well as It did before. Could very well be that. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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The Anvil
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2011, 08:44:19 AM » |
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I replaced em this morning. Took a 1/2 hour. The lowers didn't look too bad but they were dried out badly so I replaced them. The uppers were TOAST. One (right side) was so worn that the lower portion where it's squeezed between the shock eye and mount was clean through.
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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Skinhead
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2011, 01:56:13 PM » |
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The Anvil
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2011, 02:55:58 PM » |
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I did  I took it for a ride a little while ago. Big improvement. Gary ships quick too. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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