Throttle by wire removal ?
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From: Warwick, UK
Throttle by wire removal ?
I have a 2016 FXDL-S and would like to change the bars but as many of you know it comes as standard with Throttle by wire which limits the choice of after market bars which all seen very expensive and very hard to get over here in the UK 
Has anyone removed the Throttle by wire set up and replaced it with the cable set up ?
Has anyone removed the Throttle by wire set up and replaced it with the cable set up ?
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You could just extend the TBW harness to meet any length requirements you have, rather then messing with a system integral to you ecm. Even if possible, you'd lose cruise control, which I find great to have...
Pretty sure you can get extensions of whatever length you could realistically need. Also, there is a lot of extra wire in the frame, have you looked to see if there is enough?
Pretty sure you can get extensions of whatever length you could realistically need. Also, there is a lot of extra wire in the frame, have you looked to see if there is enough?
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Get out your grinder and cut the ends of the non TBW bars so they will accept the TBW.
Bottom of page:
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html
Bottom of page:
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html
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From: SWFL
Get out your grinder and cut the ends of the non TBW bars so they will accept the TBW.
Bottom of page:
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html
Bottom of page:
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html
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What exactly is the problem other than cutting the ends of the bars (simple)?
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Apr 16, 2017 at 09:39 AM.
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Seems to me that cutting two notches in a bar is a hell of a lot easier then altering a functional design of a motor...
If you aren't confident in your own ability, bring your bar of choice to a machine shop and have them cut it. Probably cost you less then a few pints. Specs are on the bottom of the page Dan89 posted.
Edit: see they're 1" diameter. The design looks pretty common. I'm sure if you look you can find similar bars that'll fit.
Edit again: you may be able to find a local seller for these? 1.25" and pre-cut for tbw. Look at eBay.co.uk?
https://www.denniskirk.com/5900706.s...ad=45713353957
If you aren't confident in your own ability, bring your bar of choice to a machine shop and have them cut it. Probably cost you less then a few pints. Specs are on the bottom of the page Dan89 posted.
Edit: see they're 1" diameter. The design looks pretty common. I'm sure if you look you can find similar bars that'll fit.
Edit again: you may be able to find a local seller for these? 1.25" and pre-cut for tbw. Look at eBay.co.uk?
https://www.denniskirk.com/5900706.s...ad=45713353957
Last edited by Mchad; Apr 16, 2017 at 09:28 AM.
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