Handlebar difference between TBW and cable
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 510
Likes: 12
From: Arizona
Handlebar difference between TBW and cable
For the members that have not had a chance to look at TBW handlebars, a couple of pics:
This is a Throttle By Wire bar ready to install. The black wire and the TBW unit are two pieces, they have a connector inside the bar:
This is the TBW unit connected to the wire:
These are the throttle grip ends of a TBW and a conventional bar
The TBW bar is notched to keep the TBW sending unit from rotating when you nail the gas, and the small gear in the unit meshes with a gear inside of the rubber grip, so if you need TBW handlebars, you need TBW grips too.
Obviously you cannot use conventional bars in a TBW system unless you notch them and cut the hole in the clamp area for the wire, but there is no reason why you cannot use TBW bars in cable throttle systems.
Regards,
This is a Throttle By Wire bar ready to install. The black wire and the TBW unit are two pieces, they have a connector inside the bar:
This is the TBW unit connected to the wire:
These are the throttle grip ends of a TBW and a conventional bar
The TBW bar is notched to keep the TBW sending unit from rotating when you nail the gas, and the small gear in the unit meshes with a gear inside of the rubber grip, so if you need TBW handlebars, you need TBW grips too.
Obviously you cannot use conventional bars in a TBW system unless you notch them and cut the hole in the clamp area for the wire, but there is no reason why you cannot use TBW bars in cable throttle systems.
Regards,
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Ridgecrest, CA
One thing I didn't see mentioned. You can use TBW handlebars with wired throttles, but the TBW bars are 1/2" shorter on the throttle side to accomodate the sensor so you would need a spacer of some sort.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 880
Likes: 81
From: California
Hmmm...are you sure about that? Reason I ask is that several companies are now making ALL of their handlebars with the notch, regardless of whether they're marketing them as TBW or cable bars. One example is Wild1; all of their bars now come with the notching.
Maybe grips have all along been designed with a spacer of some sort in them...???...
ALL WILD 1 INC. PRODUCTS ARE SUPERIOR MADE IN THE USA, DEMAND THE BEST DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS!
AWESOME 1-ź" THICK, SHOW CHROME PLATED, PRE DRILLED FOR INTERNAL WIRING, POLISHED WELDS, & DIAMOND KNURLED.
WORK WITH STOCK RISERS, TOP CLAMP, CONTROLS & GRIPS. SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION, UNEQUALED QUALITY MADE IN THE USA.
ALL WILD 1 INC. CHUBBYŽ BARS NOW ACCEPT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BY WIRE.
Last edited by BlackFLHR; Oct 7, 2009 at 12:19 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Ridgecrest, CA
Hmmm...are you sure about that? Reason I ask is that several companies are now making ALL of their handlebars with the notch, regardless of whether they're marketing them as TBW or cable bars. One example is Wild1; all of their bars now come with the notching.
Maybe grips have all along been designed with a spacer of some sort in them...???...
Maybe grips have all along been designed with a spacer of some sort in them...???...
Now, 1/2" may not seem like a big deal, but I like to have things symmetrical on my bike........ The MoCo and Khrome Werks must as well, since their bars are 1/2" shorter on the right for the sensor.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,148
Likes: 2
From: Tulsa, OK
What I noticed when I bought the Chubby's was that the throttle side was the perfect length with the sensor installed.
But the left side was about 5/8" too short, it seems they decided to cut both side the same length for some reason. not a big deal I guess unless you're using soft grips.
Here is a couple of pics.
But the left side was about 5/8" too short, it seems they decided to cut both side the same length for some reason. not a big deal I guess unless you're using soft grips.
Here is a couple of pics.
Last edited by HarleyWood; Nov 7, 2009 at 09:47 AM.
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: Marysville, WA
I have a 2013 RGC that I want to put non TBW bars on. I have a set of RSD bars that I will have to cut down 1/2",
notch it for the TBW. I also have to ream the handlebar to the diameter of the TBW. Anyone know the outside diameter
of the TBW?
notch it for the TBW. I also have to ream the handlebar to the diameter of the TBW. Anyone know the outside diameter
of the TBW?
Last edited by Papi; Mar 11, 2013 at 09:11 AM.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
