Replacing 2008 hand grips
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Road Warrior
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From: Phoenix, AZ/Canton, OH
Replacing 2008 hand grips
I plan to R&R my hand grips this weekend on my 2008 Road Glide.
Has any one done this on the new style throttle system yet?
I also hate the lack of feed-back from this new electrical throtle, I ran a carb on my last bike.
Has any one done this on the new style throttle system yet?
I also hate the lack of feed-back from this new electrical throtle, I ran a carb on my last bike.
Cruiser
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From: Rincon, GA
RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
As long as you get a sleeve for the throttle side the grips are no problem to change. Remove the screws in the switch housing and slip off the old grip and sleeve. Slide new sleeve on install grip and reinstall the screws. The left should be just like any other. Are you sticking with the stock handlebars?
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RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
Harley has some replacement grips for the 08. i put the IRonside grips on..literally took ten minutes..just a gentle tug on the right side, it popped right off fitment of the new one was just as ez/.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
So the right grip just slides off? I thought it was a problem getting the roller or screw what ever the thing is on the inside that that activates the throttle position was a problem. Thanks guys.
Cruiser
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RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
No Cotton, the sleeve just slips on the end of the bar which has the sensor and gears. You don't have to mess with that screw at all. http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see the end of the bar and the sensor.
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RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
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No Cotton, the sleeve just slips on the end of the bar which has the sensor and gears. You don't have to mess with that screw at all. http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see the end of the bar and the sensor.
No Cotton, the sleeve just slips on the end of the bar which has the sensor and gears. You don't have to mess with that screw at all. http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Americ...tock_Bars.html scroll all the way to the bottom and you will see the end of the bar and the sensor.
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Cruiser
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From: Rincon, GA
RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
Yep I know what you mean. I did the test removal thing a couple weeks back to see what I was dealing with. Piece of cake. Been researching different bars since I am short and can't reach them. Tomorrow I head out to purchase a new set of Heritage bars, do a test fit and then take them to a machinist to cut the notches for me. Figured why not pay a pro to cut the notches and not F it up myself. New grips are on the work bench ready and waiting for new bars.
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RE: Replacing 2008 hand grips
I can now say I have actually pulled it apart. The throttle sensor is on the work bench. There is an extra 5.25 inches slack in the sensor wires, once you get it released under the outer fairing. The sensor simply slides out the end of the bar and unplugs about 8 inches back from the sensor. This is all from an 08 RG. If interested in what we are dealing with e-mail me asking for pictures. Too large for me to post. orion1369@comcast.net