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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 12:50 PM
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The easiest way to know if you have TBW is to remove the throttle or check if there are cables hanging out near the throttle. A visual check is your best bet
 
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rickdwyer
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I will get the service manual. I am about to install new bars and grips, and need all the instruction I can get.
Yes you will. And do every bit of home work before you buy any parts. A lot of do it your self bar swaps end up in another thread . My xxxx does work , I fried xxx. Ect. It can be done but you need to be real sure what you are doing.
Good luck.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rickdwyer
I will get the service manual. I am about to install new bars and grips, and need all the instruction I can get.
Here's a thread I found helpful when I installed new bars on my 2012 RK. He (dr_jay) provides photos and descriptions of the work as he installs the new bars. This and the service manual were invaluable to me.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...road-king.html

You'll find it's a long thread because people are commenting in between dr_jay's posts.

And +1 on getting the service manual.

Good luck with your bar swap.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rickdwyer
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I will get the service manual. I am about to install new bars and grips, and need all the instruction I can get.
Service manual is a must.
Not meaning to sound too abrasive, but if you didn't see that you don't have throttle cables perhaps you should let someone else handle the modifications. Learning is great, throttle and brakes done wrong can get you killed.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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Please listen to Tsheff.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rickdwyer
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I will get the service manual. I am about to install new bars and grips, and need all the instruction I can get.


The manual will bounce you around quite a bit - follow along carefully. Many have broken the brake light switch by not following instructions.
 
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