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Dec 15, 2017 | 07:58 AM

Talldog

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Why won't this work?

I've got a 2012 Limited and I would like to replace the switches and wiring for the bars.

Found this on Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HANDLEBAR-H...19.m1438.l2649

Looks like exactly what I need, but it says only works on 1996-2008 models.

Can someone explain to me why this won't work on my 2012 Limited?

Dec 15, 2017 | 08:06 AM

Mike@FoxRiverCycle

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From: waterford

you have throttle by wire.those controls are for cable

Dec 15, 2017 | 08:17 AM

smitty901

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2008 was the start of the change to new frame along with other changes. 2008 had TBW already on touring models along with some other 2009 changes.

Dec 15, 2017 | 08:21 AM

memphisharley

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please post back on what you find as I am looking to swap out the chrome for black on my 12 flhx.

Dec 15, 2017 | 08:47 AM

jimglassford

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Just ask

Have you contacted the seller to see if he has the same arrangement for the new motorcycles?

Dec 15, 2017 | 08:48 AM

Super Glidester

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Well I suppose you can make anything work...

Dec 15, 2017 | 10:27 AM

Talldog

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Originally Posted by Talldog

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Originally Posted by Mike@FoxRiverCycle

you have throttle by wire.those controls are for cable

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Originally Posted by smitty901

2008 was the start of the change to new frame along with other changes. 2008 had TBW already on touring models along with some other 2009 changes.

Maybe I'm just being an idiot here, but the TBW is all contained inside the bar. Are you saying that they won't work because of the way the grip mates up to the control housing?

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Originally Posted by jimglassford

Have you contacted the seller to see if he has the same arrangement for the new motorcycles?

He doesn't. He does say that these might work, but he can't guarantee it.