09 TBW grip change
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Road Warrior
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09 TBW grip change
So I changed my grips and the throttle grip seems very sloppy? Tried moving the control housing to tighten it up but still sloppy(advice from previous thread). I put stock grips back on and its back to being tight? Any advice, does anyone else have this issue? Would like to change to the Isogrips but not if its sloppy like that.
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i agree. I put Kury ISO that were made for the 09 on my daughters 09 RK. Piece of cake to install and they work like a dream, with no slack.
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Road Warrior
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Sure did, they work just fine but the grip itself is very sloppy. Moves side 2 side and just feels loose?
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I'm betting you installed Performance Machine grips. They look great, work well, but are extremely sloppy at the switch housing. I got used to mine, but I ended up using some grease to remove a little slop and also reduce the damned rattle.
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Road Warrior
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I actually went with the Harley Contoured grip. Its very annoying to have that much play side to side on the throttle.
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Just noticed this thread. I have ISOs on both 09s and they are sloppy like you stated. I've adjusted the housings and no change. I think the sleeves on the grips are too big and could be smaller. Maybe there is something that can be wrapped or slid over the bar to fill in some of the gap?
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Road Warrior
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Ya, I dont know.I was kinda hoping the isogrips would be different. Kinda hard to pull the trigger on another set of $70 grips and end up with the same problem. The stock grips are back on which sucks but its better than having that slop on the throttle. Im pretty sure its operator error on the install???? not sure how I could screw up a very simple task like putting grips on but who knows...LOL
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I'm with you guys...just the opposite problem for me on my 08 RKC. The throttle side is too tight...but only the last inch of grip. It slides on nice till the end, then it's sticky. To the point that the throttle won't release!
Just haven't gotten around to attempt to sand out the inside (as lubing hasn't worked enough yet)...riding with the stockers for now.
Just haven't gotten around to attempt to sand out the inside (as lubing hasn't worked enough yet)...riding with the stockers for now.
was my 69th post! haha 