New bar Throttle side grip area shorter?
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Tourer
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New bar Throttle side grip area shorter?
Hello there,
Those of you who are installing a new handlebar with TBW cut out. Can you measure from the end up to the 1-1/4" area. The entire 1" diameter part of the bar.
My handlebar is shorter on the throttle side than on the clutch side.
Thanks
Those of you who are installing a new handlebar with TBW cut out. Can you measure from the end up to the 1-1/4" area. The entire 1" diameter part of the bar.
My handlebar is shorter on the throttle side than on the clutch side.
Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: W PA
If you've read enough about bar changes, some trim the other side. Something about the bars being compatible with both TBW and cable machines. I did both my bikes and frankly that extra 1/8" on one side doesn't bother me in the least.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: WA State(the OTHER Washington)
L.Side - 7-3/4"
R.Side - 7-1/4"
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Road Warrior
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From: New York
I had to trim about a 1/4" off the left side so that the grip/switch assembly would make contact with the thicker bar area. I didn't know this was a common problem, I thought something might have been stuck in the left grip.
Cruiser
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From: WA State(the OTHER Washington)
Road Master
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From: Oswego, IL
It's because of the heated grips. I ran into the same thing when I did the bars on my 2011 Limited.
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