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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Been a long time since I posted here - don't ask why, too long to explain.

Anyway, just traded my 06 RK in for a 12 FLHP. Couldnt resist the price and it has an old school look. I am starting the mods, but I wanted to know if the 2012 HD's have Throttle By Wire?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Touring bikes have TBW, yes.
 
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Thanks for the quick reply. I guess my next question is, what about handle bar solutions. I like Wild One Chubbys and am curious if I can use those bars or will I have to make some mods to the bars to accept the wires.
 
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I put the Wild 1 575 and only had to change the clutch cable to a +2. I was able to reroute the wires in the fairing and not use wire extensions. Enough slack in the brake line that did not need a + size for it. Mine is an FLHTK
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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WO Chubby's are 1 1/4 inch diameter vs 1 inch stock.. Good for stuffing wires through.
 
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V&H Throttle Pack is an easy and great upgrade to TBW.

Especially if you like to crank it hard.
 
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The WO 575,s are not so tall that you need extensions if that's what you want to use. Several companies make TBW extensions that work fine & are not a problem if you want to go with a taller bar.
 
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I put the Wild 1 575 and only had to change the clutch cable to a +2. I was able to reroute the wires in the fairing and not use wire extensions. Enough slack in the brake line that did not need a + size for it. Mine is an FLHTK
Did the same.....love these bars. also did PM grips
 
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Thanks for the replies! I had Wild 1 502s on my 06. Think I'll get those again, perfect highway cruisers.
 
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