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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Default Changing TBW grips

Has anyone changed grips on a TBW bike? What do I need to know and watch out for?
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Yep...changed mine and just used the instructions in the package. No problems...
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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+1 easy to do, I was wondering before I did it.
I may get some more grips to change out when
a different mood hits, yep IT IS that easy.
 
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Great, thanks for the replies. I have changed regular grips hundreds of times but when I was looking at grips for my Road King the dealer said you can't change those by yourself, we need to do it for you because it has to done a certain way with the electronics and all. Another dealer full of sh@t I guess.
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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They slide on over the throttle sensor. That requires a technician???

Very easy change. Follow the directions about protecting the brake light switch. It is fragile and can act up if you don't protect it per the directions.

The left one is glued on but will come loose if you keep twisting it. Other than that, it's one of the easiest mods you can do.
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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The left grip is harder than the right in my opinion...not hard at all...
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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I changed my bars and grips very easy. Will never go back to cables.
 
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