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Aug 17, 2009 | 09:17 PM

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well if you just installed grips I will bet you broke the front brake switch. There is a small plastic plunger that will break off under the hand brake lever if not done properly. Quick check is to see if the brake light is on all the time.

Very well could be...... I'll stop by a shop & see if they have one on my way home......I'm about 2 hours from any dealer so hope they have one in stock......

Aug 17, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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I have an 06' Rg, the set switch is speed and rpm sensative.

Aug 17, 2009 | 09:54 PM

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I have an 06' Rg, the set switch is speed and rpm sensative.

Don't mean to be stupid here, but can you expand>>>>

Aug 17, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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If your rpms aren't over I think 2,000 and your speed isn't over maybe 30 mph , I'm not sure what the numbers are, but it won't engage if either or both isn't high enough.

Aug 17, 2009 | 10:09 PM

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If your rpms aren't over I think 2,000 and your speed isn't over maybe 30 mph , I'm not sure what the numbers are, but it won't engage if either or both isn't high enough.

Gotcha...... NO, I was 5
0-70mph which I'm msure was good w/ the rpm's & no go......The more I read, I'm pretty sure I popped that front brake switch plunger.......Thanks though......

Aug 17, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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Thanks......I don't think the Ultra & RG are compatible???

I'll get home from a 2 week work stint Thursday.....heading out for a memorial ride over the weekend....Hopefully I can get a better feel on what I need to do then...... Thanks again......

You're correct, they are not compatible.

Aug 18, 2009 | 07:44 AM

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Ckeck out the Klock Werks. I just bought a 6 1/2" for my Street Glide and it makes a huge difference

Aug 31, 2009 | 11:11 AM

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Well it WAS the brake Switch....got it replaced, everything works fine now.........What a CRAPPY design that is.........can't beleive that I have to use a piece of cardboard to work on my latest scooter........unfrickin believable.................

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Aug 31, 2009 | 12:06 PM

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I use a wooden biscuit from a biscuit joiner.

Aug 31, 2009 | 08:06 PM

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Cardboard / Biscuit........either way........it's a pretty shitty design......I've been doing my own wrenching for years & never would have thought that changing a set of grips would cost me 2 bills.........$80 for the grips / $60 for the switch & $60 for the service manual to make sure I dont have any future gremlins bite me in the ***.........
Oh well, it's done now........time to ride............................