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[Gumbo]

Ok time to replace my rear shock bushings, going with McMaster-Carr Light Duty Dry-Running Sleeve Bearing
Sleeve, for 5/8" Shaft Diameter, 7/8" OD, 3/4" Length (Nylon bearings) pn = 6389K344

Just in case anyone ever needs this part number.

[Bobcat Biker]

how many miles on your bike?  any symptoms?  I was thinking of changing out mine as well..

[Gumbo]

Take a look at the upper bushing on your rear shock, if not lined up you need to replace the bushings, usually shows up in the twistier roads. Just a little play in the corners, after replacing you will notice a big difference.  

I replace on my 1300 and could not believe the difference.

Same bushings for both 1300 AND 1800
  

[Gumbo]

This is what it looks like when you want to replace the bushings.

Shows cracked Bushings.
This is what it should look like.

[matap]

Wasn't there a guy somewhere that was making these out of some kind of nylon so they would last longer?  Honda should have known better that a heavy bike like the 1300's & 1800's would cut right thru those bushings.  On a side note they aren't that big of a deal and definitely not expensive. 

[Gumbo]

Wasn't there a guy somewhere that was making these out of some kind of nylon so they would last longer?  Honda should have known better that a heavy bike like the 1300's & 1800's would cut right thru those bushings.  On a side note they aren't that big of a deal and definitely not expensive. 

McMaster-Carr (Nylon bearings) pn = 6389K344

4 under 5 bucks. You never really notice you have a problem until you change them, then you notice how much better it is in the twistiest. Holds the road much better.

[diverg]

Ok time to replace my rear shock bushings, going with McMaster-Carr Light Duty Dry-Running Sleeve Bearing
Sleeve, for 5/8" Shaft Diameter, 7/8" OD, 3/4" Length (Nylon bearings) pn = 6389K344

Just in case anyone ever needs this part number.

Have you changed them out already? The one and only time(so far) that I met any members was at a meet and greet. First thing everyone did was take a look at my bike then tell me I needed to change out the rear bushing.

[Gumbo]

Yep got er done, it will make a difference!
Be glad to help you out if ya want.

[Reggie]

I was actually curious about the VTX RIDERS is that patch.

[Rocket67]

I was actually curious about the VTX RIDERS is that patch.

You might want to start a new thread for this question assuming that it is a question. 

[dallasbroker1]

This may be a stupid question, but, hey, I'm a newbie. Are the bushings that need replacing only on the top shock mount?

[capt_dave]

Top and bottom of each shock.

[capt_dave]

From what I can make out from your signature pic,  your bike has the stock Honda shocks and the McMaster Carr part number that Gumbo referred to would be what you want. BTW I don't think anyone here would ever consider any question as stupid.  Lots of helpful folks.

[dallasbroker1]

Thanks Capt for your support. The shocks are stock and probably don't need bushings yet but I ordered them and will install them anyway. You guys are great!!

[Rocket67]

Thanks Capt for your support. The shocks are stock and probably don't need bushings yet but I ordered them and will install them anyway. You guys are great!!

My VTX only had 4200 miles on it and the bushings were egg shaped.