Sticky Throttle - Avon Grip
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Sticky Throttle - Avon Grip
Hey all,
My throttle is sticky on my '12 SG. I took the Avon grip off and put the stocker back on and the problem goes away.
So, has anybody used any kind of lube to help fix this problem with aftermarket grips? If so, what kind?
My throttle is sticky on my '12 SG. I took the Avon grip off and put the stocker back on and the problem goes away.
So, has anybody used any kind of lube to help fix this problem with aftermarket grips? If so, what kind?
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Sounds like you slid the grip to far up or something and it was binding. Did you make sure it was not pushed up to far? Its the only explanation I can think of. These bikes are TBW (throttle by wire, electronic) no cables to stick bind.
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Apparently, Avon had a bad batch of grips that were to tight. The new grip is a s smooth as stock if not smoother with no grease or lubricant.
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you have to sand the throttle side. I have avon grips and talked to one of the guys from avaon at j&p cycle last month. and I quote " you have to sand the throttle side down. reason being handle bar manufactures are putting to much chrome on the bar where the grips go. avon grips are made to a tolerance of less then 1/32 of an inch. so this results in the installer needing to sand the chrome off of only the bar itself. do not sand the grip." they have informed the manufactures of this problem. ie wild 1 la chopper. burly and other most widely used bars. so yea just get some fine sand paper sand the hell out of it and it will work fine I put a little wd-40 on mine because I didn't sand enough off because I personally didn't know this info till a month after the fact.
also the left side grip should slide on and bottom out you will have to push very hard but avon grips do not require grip glue. there is a built in locking mech in the grip so make sure you push really hard and it will lock into place.
also the left side grip should slide on and bottom out you will have to push very hard but avon grips do not require grip glue. there is a built in locking mech in the grip so make sure you push really hard and it will lock into place.
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You need to call Avon and ask to speak to Lee. He will send you a replacement grip that will no have this problem. I went through the exact same thing as you.
Apparently, Avon had a bad batch of grips that were to tight. The new grip is a s smooth as stock if not smoother with no grease or lubricant.
Apparently, Avon had a bad batch of grips that were to tight. The new grip is a s smooth as stock if not smoother with no grease or lubricant.
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Figured it would be good to close this one out for future references.
Avon Fedex'd a replacement grip to me the next day. Swapped it out and the new one is good to go.
Very nice customer service.
Avon Fedex'd a replacement grip to me the next day. Swapped it out and the new one is good to go.
Very nice customer service.
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