I shimmed my cush with bits of innertube. Its Gonna show some wear,, never seen any that became a problem unless they got so old they got so hard they stopped being Cushy. & I dont think Ive seen that happen on this bike, anyone remember it being a problem that had to be addressed?

according to the diagrams on RonAyers.com '05 - '09 are the same $7.09 each. I didnt look at pre '05 or before diagrams. Part# 64651-31001

Darren
IN-S40

You guys are awesome! Thanks for the info!  The rubber dampers for the cush drive are really easy to get out without much damage.  Simply wedge a flat head under the apex of the V, to one side or the other of the nipple and pry it out.  Just in case someone else needs the info.  Now ive just gotta get a bearing puller and figure out how to remove the tires.  I tried the front but no luck at all. I even tried to cut the tire in half to no avail.  The lips seems to be steel or some such. Ive been debating on whether to change the seat to brown leather for contrast... while I was disassembling and cleaning today my friend called me and said to bring my seat over and hed have his upolsterer do it anyway i wanted if i gave him a pic.  His friend is having the interior of his caddi done in tan ostrich. I told him to call immediately, save the scraps and to do my seat in ostrich.  i finished up with the bike and took him the seat. My bum gets free ostrich! Im kinda stoked.  I also bought some white LEDs just in case... since the bike is apart (again) anyway.  Might as well see how it looks.  i decided against it originally, and Im still undecided.... so I figure I can hook them up, see how I like them and DEFINITELY install a switch.  I know I wont like them all the time.  I mean its a bobber for god sake.  Its supposed to look rugged and mean, no showy and ostentatious... That being said, white was the only color I will even consider. We'll see.