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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 'Ol dirty biker
Had the same problem. Had to take a round file and spend a good 3 hrs filing the inside of the grips down untill they fit properly

Thanks. I'll try that. Hopefully it doesn't take me that long!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 06:41 PM
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Do you have a throttle lock? Could that be interfering?
 
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Originally Posted by Dane M
Do you have a throttle lock? Could that be interfering?

No throttle lock. '14 SGS with cruise control.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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make sure you are not pushing the entire assemby on the bars to far. the grip can bottom out and bind when you tighten it down allowing it not to snap back. seen it before.
 
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