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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 3, 2015 12:52:53 GMT -5
I got my tires changed this weekend, I notice that the tail wiggles a bit, I found that there is a bit of play on the bushings where the engine mounts to the frame. Is this little play normal, or should I change the bushings?  I found 2 types of bushings, one looks rubber and the other metal, I assume the metallic one is better   |
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Post by rcq92130 on Feb 3, 2015 18:16:53 GMT -5
Dear Land Rover Sufferer
I agree. A little bit of rear end wiggling is very nice. However - and this is just me - full out twerking is quite a turn off.
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Post by jerseyboy on Feb 3, 2015 22:29:38 GMT -5
They should have inner metal sleeve with rubber bushing then metal outer sleeve like both of those do,,no you don't want any lateral play in them,,I would replace them with OEM bushings.
Must be those rough roads down there that tore them up so soon huh?
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Post by JoeyBee on Feb 4, 2015 0:00:38 GMT -5
They should have inner metal sleeve with rubber bushing then metal outer sleeve like both of those do,,no you don't want any lateral play in them,,I would replace them with OEM bushings. Must be those rough roads down there that tore them up so soon huh? Yeah... Those rough roads have a side job of changing tires. That's why I prefer to do all my own mechanical work. That way if I mess something up, I only have myself to blame. |
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Post by rcq92130 on Feb 4, 2015 0:04:38 GMT -5
I'm not positive, but I believe BOTH have a metal outer sleeve.
These are derivatives of the bushings that first came out in the 1970s by Metalastic --- outer pipe, rubber, inner pipe. These bushings are pressed into the carrier, and if there was not a metal outer sleeve there would be no way to press them in. Probably the black ones either just have a painted or a rubberized layer on the metal.
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Post by lain on Feb 4, 2015 0:11:22 GMT -5
You gottta take care of your bike to avoid things like that. I'm not sure if most people know this but the sand from regular roads, and sand from winter can take a toll on those rubber parts. I clean my bike weekly, make sure to get some water on the rubber to make it fresher.
That's just me. I have yet to experience any issues with any rubber pieces.
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Post by rockynv on Feb 4, 2015 5:13:47 GMT -5
Just watch out for the hard or solid ones as they can transmit a ton of engine vibration to the frame of the bike making commuting and longer rides quite tiresome. Raynaud's Syndrome in the hands and feet can be brought about by long exposure to vibration which one may more commonly experience from extended user lawn blowers, weed trimmers and hammer drill along with other tools that vibrate at high speeds leaving you unable to cope with even the slightest chill or coolness and could even trigger a heart attack or stroke.
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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 4, 2015 10:02:06 GMT -5
They should have inner metal sleeve with rubber bushing then metal outer sleeve like both of those do,,no you don't want any lateral play in them,,I would replace them with OEM bushings. Must be those rough roads down there that tore them up so soon huh? Damn potholes!!  Good roads are not something we are known for down here, I guess vibration made the bushing fail, I've had several issues because of vibration (loose pipe, loose airbox, loose vacuum pump, and the list goes on), I'm seriously considering getting an offroad bike, but I have some stuff to deal with before I can afford the new bike; so for now I'm stuck with the scoot |
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Post by jerseyboy on Feb 4, 2015 12:05:29 GMT -5
They should have inner metal sleeve with rubber bushing then metal outer sleeve like both of those do,,no you don't want any lateral play in them,,I would replace them with OEM bushings. Must be those rough roads down there that tore them up so soon huh? Damn potholes!! Good roads are not something we are known for down here, I guess vibration made the bushing fail, I've had several issues because of vibration (loose pipe, loose airbox, loose vacuum pump, and the list goes on), I'm seriously considering getting an offroad bike, but I have some stuff to deal with before I can afford the new bike; so for now I'm stuck with the scoot Yeah,,these scooters are not really made to take that kind of beating day in and day out....I always try to run the smoother roads and swerve all over the place avoiding bumps and holes...lol..there is nothing worse than hearing the motor SLAM in its mounts from a hole or bump. The bushings are a little soft IMO. |
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