Bushing recommendations for Indy's

[uber_goober]

Hey folks, the local skateshops don't carry much in the way of bushings (other than Doh-Doh's which feel terrible). So before I ordered a ton to experiment with, I thought I'd ask for some advice.

I'm riding a 47" pin, Indy 215's w/ orange Indy bushings, and am in the 180-190lbs range.

I'm looking for something that'll turn, but give me more support so I don't have to completely compress the bushings to avoid wheelbite (with 76mm wheels, using half inch risers)..

Any comments are appreciated. Thanks!

[Basch]

why not Doh-Doh's? There are a lot of different ones. I always liked the old red ones. Dunno how the new ones are because I bought about 20 sets a few years back.

[uber_goober]

Doh-Doh's produce the desired effect, but they feel "crunchy" It's like stair stepping through a turn, the trucks aren't smooth... If that makes any sense.

[Directive0]

I'd suggest you get a set of Khiro Barrel Bushings, maybe yellows or blues. I prefer softer bushings so I dunno. THe best thing to do is buy a bushing kit and experiment ( I know thats not what you wanted to hear)

[Mile_High_Mark]

The Indy replacement bushings are much better than the stock/oem Indy bushings. Try the red or orange ones--much nicer than stock.

[uber_goober]

That's hysterical. I would have thought that orange was orange. Would you recommend the blacks given my weight (180lbs)?

[Mile_High_Mark]

That's hysterical. I would have thought that orange was orange. Would you recommend the blacks given my weight (180lbs)?

No, the orange will be fine. I'm 200-210, and run the red and orange (usually mixed).

The stock Indy bushings are pretty lack-luster, but for the money, it's hard to beat the replacement ones (they come with nicer cup washers, too).

[uber_goober]

Cool, thanks Mark. I'll add them into my next MHS order.

-John

[autocrash]

I've had some good experiences with the indy replacement bushings... (I'm running them in Randals, but still...) I like the feel of a harder bushing on bottom, and the reds on top..... (currently I've got blue or green stims on the bottom, and red on top, its carvy, but still stable...)

[Pinhead]

Hey folks, the local skateshops don't carry much in the way of bushings (other than Doh-Doh's which feel terrible). So before I ordered a ton to experiment with, I thought I'd ask for some advice.

I'm riding a 47" pin, Indy 215's w/ orange Indy bushings, and am in the 180-190lbs range.

I'm looking for something that'll turn, but give me more support so I don't have to completely compress the bushings to avoid wheelbite (with 76mm wheels, using half inch risers)..

Any comments are appreciated. Thanks!

Sounds like your problem is wheelbite. I would add more
that 1/2"risers. Try wedged risers fat ends in plus the 1/2"
risers you now have and you can run looser trucks without
wheelbite.

[uber_goober]

Wedge plus 1/2 inch risers...that seems like it's a bit high. Is anyone out there running a setup that high?