b40rt Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 My B40 currently has silent block swinging arm bushes. I've felt for a while that the rear suspension has a slightly dead feel to it, and wonder if replacing the bushes with same would improve it. Alternativly, having some bronze (?) bushes made up with grease nipples. Any thoughts / experience ? Thanks Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Never did like silentbloc bushes. Although they have some inherent springing characteristics they tend to slip a little on the bore and then work against you. Bushes are better IMO but not better than the more modern methods, but you dont have to take my word for it! Silentbloc's are also bitches to remove! Wayne.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have silentbloc's in the swingarm on my SWM, and have had absolutely no problems with them. Best bit is no maintenance, just fit and forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Just a case of Opinions Martin I tried 3 different systems on my Bultaco's and know which I personally prefer even if I have a vested interest in what I felt worked the best, but I would not of run with it if I thought it inferior. As for Ross's B40 who knows what will work best. Wayne.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Never did like silentbloc bushes. Although they have some inherent springing characteristics they tend to slip a little on the bore and then work against you. Bushes are better IMO but not better than the more modern methods, but you dont have to take my word for it!Silentbloc's are also bitches to remove! Wayne.... Hi Wayne Had no major difficulties getting the old bushes out, geting them in was a pure pain in the ar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Is IMO text speak or some kind of car wash ? Ross I dont do text talk! Don't text either!! Predates all that rubbish! It's a 3LA Hahaha or "Three Letter Acronym" Wayne.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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