Problem with new grips
#1
04-01-2016, 08:50 AM
Problem with new grips
Bought some new Arlen Ness soft grips for my SGS. I have black powder coated apes on the bike and the new throttle side grip won't spin enough on the bar to return properly. Should I just sand down the powder coat? I have a pair of Harley grips on it now (not stock) and those have been fine. Would I be creating any issues with the TBW mechanism by sanding the bars? I don't think I will but thought I would ask if others have dealt with this before I jump into it.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
#3
04-01-2016, 09:39 AM
Try spinning the tube around the bar without attaching the throttle cables. If it feels like it SHOULD be smooth, then it probably just needs adjustment. Sometimes the housing doesn't sit quite right and it prevents the throttle tube from rotating true. Remember to turn your bars full left and right when adjusting to make sure it snaps back from all bar positions. Just play with the adjusters.
Also sometimes with a new tube or new bars you just have to crank it a bunch of times so it settles in and often the problem will go away.
Also sometimes with a new tube or new bars you just have to crank it a bunch of times so it settles in and often the problem will go away.
#5
04-01-2016, 10:08 AM
Try spinning the tube around the bar without attaching the throttle cables. If it feels like it SHOULD be smooth, then it probably just needs adjustment. Sometimes the housing doesn't sit quite right and it prevents the throttle tube from rotating true. Remember to turn your bars full left and right when adjusting to make sure it snaps back from all bar positions. Just play with the adjusters.
Also sometimes with a new tube or new bars you just have to crank it a bunch of times so it settles in and often the problem will go away.
Also sometimes with a new tube or new bars you just have to crank it a bunch of times so it settles in and often the problem will go away.
OP - How easily does the grip slide on/off the handle bar? How easily does the grip turn when slid on all the way without the control covers tightened down? If the grip is binding up on the handle bar there should be some scuffing on the powder coat that should show you where the problem is. Attacking the powder coat with some sand paper won't hurt the throttle sensor as long as you don't let stuff build up in the rotating part of the sensor.
#6
04-01-2016, 10:20 AM
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#7
04-01-2016, 10:27 AM
He's got TBW, no cables.
OP - How easily does the grip slide on/off the handle bar? How easily does the grip turn when slid on all the way without the control covers tightened down? If the grip is binding up on the handle bar there should be some scuffing on the powder coat that should show you where the problem is. Attacking the powder coat with some sand paper won't hurt the throttle sensor as long as you don't let stuff build up in the rotating part of the sensor.
OP - How easily does the grip slide on/off the handle bar? How easily does the grip turn when slid on all the way without the control covers tightened down? If the grip is binding up on the handle bar there should be some scuffing on the powder coat that should show you where the problem is. Attacking the powder coat with some sand paper won't hurt the throttle sensor as long as you don't let stuff build up in the rotating part of the sensor.
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#8
04-01-2016, 10:29 AM
Yes, they are on the right side. I've done grips three or four times and never had an issue. I like the grips I have now, but they are wearing down from use. Liked the look of these new ones so I bought them.
#9
04-01-2016, 12:59 PM
