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Old 09-10-2013, 05:53 PM
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Question Left hand throttle by wire

Gents, I have a little bit of an odd question about the cruisers throttle by wire. Would it be possible to switch to the left side and modify to turn the proper direction? I am missing my right hand and have modified my fat boy so everything is on the left side. With cables it is pretty straight forward but nobody knows or is willing to help with the fly by wire system. I really am a fan of the streetglide and would possibly buy one if this could be accomplished. Thanks for your time.
 
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The bar could be notched and the wires could be moved to the left.....I imagine the rotation of it would be the problem.
 
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I have tried motorcycle amputee with no luck when i was building my fatboy, but not free bird. Thanks for the suggestions
 
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Originally Posted by dawg
The bar could be notched and the wires could be moved to the left.....I imagine the rotation of it would be the problem.
Yes, that is the issue. I even contacted delphi who makes the throttle and they weren't willing to say anything. Harley wouldn't help either. Need someone who is way more advanced with potentiometers and electronics than myself.
 
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Might be extreme but you could add a 180 degree bend extension to the left side bar and run the module in the stock orientation.

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Originally Posted by Hobe
Might be extreme but you could add a 180 degree bend extension to the left side bar and run the module in the stock orientation.

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that's a good idea, here's the cut notch/out dimensions for TBW unit if need be...

 
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yeah I thought about that but would like to keep it looking as regular as I can. Thank you for the suggestion, guess its my own stubbornness that wants to be able to just modify the rotation.
 
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Anything is possible. Would just depend on how much $$ you can throw at it and some real serious thought process on the trial and error factor.
 
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how about notch the bars, move the wiring, and use the throttle as it is.
the only difference would be twisting the throttle in the opposite direction.
That might take some getting used to!
 


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