Fix For TBW That Feels Squeaky, Gritty, And/OR Sticky
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This is a (possibly temporary) fix if it's the TBW sensor and not the brake/switch pack clamps binding on the throttle grip.
I originally ran across a thread on another Harley forum where a guy disassembled the TBW to find out what was going on after doing a bar change. i was already contemplating drilling a hole in the TBW not knowing what was behind there.(nothing to lose)
Anyway, I decided a different approach, which so far is working, that didn't require pulling the TBW sensor out of the handlebar. (Again nothing to lose since I'd have to pull the TBW anyway). I lightly pulled on the sensor grip enough to get the amount of wire that was freestanding in the bars taunt. Which luckily I had 1-2" in there. I then drilled a hole big enough to fit a spray nozzle in and shot a few squirts in the hole. When drilling I went slow and to be mindful to get shavings inside. So far it's only been a day, but the throttle is very smooth. Turning the throttle backwards (to disconnect cruise control etc) is a little creaky still but it has gotten better after rotating it a few times. Hopefully it improves. Anyway heres a picture of what I did. I used the PTFE spray as seen in picture so hopefully it holds up well. YMMV.
I originally ran across a thread on another Harley forum where a guy disassembled the TBW to find out what was going on after doing a bar change. i was already contemplating drilling a hole in the TBW not knowing what was behind there.(nothing to lose)
Anyway, I decided a different approach, which so far is working, that didn't require pulling the TBW sensor out of the handlebar. (Again nothing to lose since I'd have to pull the TBW anyway). I lightly pulled on the sensor grip enough to get the amount of wire that was freestanding in the bars taunt. Which luckily I had 1-2" in there. I then drilled a hole big enough to fit a spray nozzle in and shot a few squirts in the hole. When drilling I went slow and to be mindful to get shavings inside. So far it's only been a day, but the throttle is very smooth. Turning the throttle backwards (to disconnect cruise control etc) is a little creaky still but it has gotten better after rotating it a few times. Hopefully it improves. Anyway heres a picture of what I did. I used the PTFE spray as seen in picture so hopefully it holds up well. YMMV.
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Last edited by load97; 08-22-2017 at 08:18 AM.
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