This early bushing is available again last I checked. Ken at Vanagain
shows them under "shift bushing" and under the part number.

It can be changed without dropping the tank but dropping the tank makes
it easier.

http://www.vanagain.com/search_result.asp

Mark

Brett Ne wrote:
> I had the same bushing go out on my 82 a year ago.  Yes indeed, it is
> located above the fuel tank, so even if you can find a replacement, which
> is somewhat doubtful, you will need to drop the fuel tank to get to it.
>