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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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Have been looking at new Handle bars for the 09 Ultra

Some say not for TBW , what would be the difference in the bars be for TBW

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Old Apr 17, 2016 | 10:16 AM
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The TBW bars will be notched on the throttle side for the sensor. You can definitely tell they are different than the other bars for earlier models.
 
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Bars for the TBW have a notch cut into them to properly position and hold the TBW sensor.
 
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This is what a notched handle bar looks like
 
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Thanks guys i wasnt thinking sensor , Makes sense now

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