Question about installing taller bars
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Question about installing taller bars
I am getting ready to install 12" KST Mayhems on my 2010 SG and I have couple of stupid questions.
1. Are all 2010 SG's TBW? I need to know if I have TBW so that I can order my new hand grips and I am not near the bike right now.
2. I have read on here about running the wires inside of the bars and how much of a PITA it is. If I remember correctly my bike currently has a bundle of wires going up to the controls on both sides on the outside of the bars. Is this the same wires that I will be forcing through the new bars or are there more wires inside of my stock bars?
3. Will I need the wire extension kit to install this set of bars? I have read that I will AND I will not. A bit confusing.
Thanks for the help.
Rick
1. Are all 2010 SG's TBW? I need to know if I have TBW so that I can order my new hand grips and I am not near the bike right now.
2. I have read on here about running the wires inside of the bars and how much of a PITA it is. If I remember correctly my bike currently has a bundle of wires going up to the controls on both sides on the outside of the bars. Is this the same wires that I will be forcing through the new bars or are there more wires inside of my stock bars?
3. Will I need the wire extension kit to install this set of bars? I have read that I will AND I will not. A bit confusing.
Thanks for the help.
Rick
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From: Beyond Fucital
1. Do you have 2 cables coming from the bottom of the throttle housing? If not you have TBW.
2. The bundle of wires are tge ones youll pull through the bars.
3. Whether or not you need to extend the wires will depend on how much taller the new bars are from stock. Usually 2-3 inches max.
2. The bundle of wires are tge ones youll pull through the bars.
3. Whether or not you need to extend the wires will depend on how much taller the new bars are from stock. Usually 2-3 inches max.
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Just as a thought, if you're planning on doing this job yourself, may I suggest you get a factory manual for THAT particular bike, before you ever put one wrench to it? It will answer all these questions, and, hopefully, prevent you from coming back with a bunch of problems, asking what you did wrong. Both the brake and clutch have switches behind the levers, and are easy to screw up if not careful. Things the manual will warn you about. And be honest with yourself about your mechanical skills, or possible lack thereof. If you are careful, and pay close attention, you should be able to do it just fine. Take your time, the rewards are worth it. When I did mine, I took the inner fairing pieces to get painted, since they were already off the bike. It's not rocket science, just be careful.
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