WO575 questions
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Tourer
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From: South of Indy
TBW wires are inside the original bars. No way to run them outside. A little tape or heat shrink on the green connector inside the bars to keep it from pulling apart and you'll be fine. The right grip will come off with no problem, a little twisting and pulling will usually break the glue loose on the left grip.
When you start this just take your time. The wiring is going to be the most taxing, and you have to be careful not to gouge any other wires when pulling them inside the bars. Other than that its pretty straight forward with the manual. The wires WILL be tight pulling them through, just take your time. You can also use some electrical lube if its too tight. I know the jokes are coming. If you get frustrated, just crack open a beer and step back.
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Tourer
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From: South of Indy
When you start this just take your time. The wiring is going to be the most taxing, and you have to be careful not to gouge any other wires when pulling them inside the bars. Other than that its pretty straight forward with the manual. The wires WILL be tight pulling them through, just take your time. You can also use some electrical lube if its too tight. I know the jokes are coming. If you get frustrated, just crack open a beer and step back.
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Tourer
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From: South of Indy
Next question (or 2)...where, besides the stealership, can I get the +4" clutch cable? Anyone know the length of the stock clutch cable? Some websites advertise the cables in total length rather than how many inches longer than stock.
+6" for the clutch cable will work also, and is easier to find, and cheaper. You'll need to straighten the rigid part of the upper brake line to make it work. I just replaced the whole thing with components. The local Indy helped me figure the lengths and I ordered from him. The little bit extra for him was worth it. Same with trying to figure out the clutch cable.
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You can get all the parts you need here.
http://www.johnnyvaughn.com/Merchant...tegory_Code=BC
Scroll down for the +4" clutch cable.
There is also a TBW extension kit. Some say you don't need it - others say it makes the job a lot easier.
http://www.johnnyvaughn.com/Merchant...tegory_Code=BC
Scroll down for the +4" clutch cable.
There is also a TBW extension kit. Some say you don't need it - others say it makes the job a lot easier.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: East Coast
I have added the WO 575 on two different bikes, first was 2006 Ultra Classic and the second was a 2009 Ultra Classic, I used stock cables in both cases, just have to re-route the cable with-in the fairing not outside. the throttle by wire is no problem either. I did extend the wires so i could make all connection within the fairing and not in the bars so if there were any problems i could get to them easily. All wires are colored with or without stripes so it is hard to mess up if you take your time. Solder all wires and use shrink tubing and you will be fine. You may want to stagger the cut so you don't have them all in one place. I don't think you can use the bars without wiring inside because of the way the grips mount to the bars as someone also mentioned. Good luck.
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I have to agree with the other two guys that didn't replace any of the cables or wires. There's no need for it.
You can re-route the clutch cable within the fairing and gain about 2 inches, the rest of the adjustment can be done with your adjuster, which is located about half way down your cable.
This allows your cable to come out the hole in your fairing.
You can re-route the clutch cable within the fairing and gain about 2 inches, the rest of the adjustment can be done with your adjuster, which is located about half way down your cable.
This allows your cable to come out the hole in your fairing.
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Road Captain
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This link was a tremendous help when I put my WO575s on my 2005 Ultra.
http://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...Bars/index.htm
Good Luck.
http://www.kenandjudy.us/Harley%20Pi...Bars/index.htm
Good Luck.
