GS throttle grip - how to remove/adjust position on handlebar

Visian

look out!!!

• Sep 24, 2010

• #1

during a recent get-off on my GS, i boinked the right-side grip pretty hard. after that my throttlemeister could no longer apply friction to the throttle.

i know there is a secret screw somewhere on that thing, but i've loosened every screw i could find and it still won't move. i can't tell where it is in this parts diagram:

it may be that i need to remove something to get at it?

i need to loosen the grip, move it outward a tad so that the throttlemeister works again.

tia.

ian

 

alabeemer

Rather Be Ridin'

• Sep 24, 2010

• #2

Have you gotten all the mud out of it yet??? Good luck with it ...I of course have no idea!

 

henzilla

not so retired

Staff member

• Sep 24, 2010

• #3

#11 is the binder screw holding the whole assy to the bars. you have to get the switch half out of the way which is held by I believe two screws. I had one apart about a month ago upgrading the cables...

 

Visian

look out!!!

• Sep 24, 2010

• #4

vanmar27 said:

Have you gotten all the mud out of it yet??? Good luck with it ...I of course have no idea!

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no, this is the other bike. i fall on that one too.

in this instance i fell on soft sand atop a hard base. whack!

 

Visian

look out!!!

• Sep 24, 2010

• #5

henzilla said:

#11 is the binder screw holding the whole assy to the bars. you have to get the switch half out of the way which is held by I believe two screws. I had one apart about a month ago upgrading the cables...

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so pull off the switch after taking off its screws? there aren't any hidden hinges or tabs or anything?

i hate it how the manual says "remove the thingamabob" but doesn't tell you that the thingamabob needs to slide over to the right a bit and then pull out, or whatever the secret trick is for any particular thingamabob.

thanks, steve.

 

alabeemer

Rather Be Ridin'

• Sep 24, 2010

• #6

Visian said:

i fall on that one too.

I hear ya..well, don't we all? Sounds like you got your answer!

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ragtoplvr

New member

• Sep 24, 2010

• #7

On some there is a screw that hides behind the mirror stalk.

The mirror stalk is held on by a special fastener accessed from under the switch by throttle cable exit, an inspection mirror is your friend, 6MM I think.

Rod

 

henzilla

not so retired

Staff member

• Sep 24, 2010

• #8

no hidden tabs, the assy sometines just needs a tap to have it fall way...if it is not budging, look for the "hidden " screw Rod mentions. I get the 1100 and 1150 mixed up, we have both...they are a bit different and take diff techniques. You may have to cut a cable tie near the switch that holds the bundle to the bars.

 

Visian

look out!!!

• Oct 13, 2010

• #9

a follow up on this. ragtoplover was right.

there is a hidden screw that holds the switchgear to the handgrip. i'll be dogged if i can find it in any of the parts fiches online.

it's a tiny phillips head that is only accessible after removing the mirror. with that removed the clamp that holds the whole grip assembly to the bar is accessible.

loosened that, slipped the whole thing out a tad and now my throttlemeister works again.

 

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wzellwzell@yahoo.com

New member

• Oct 13, 2010

• #10

Try Throttlemister I belive they have drawings and instructions on how to remove stuff to adjust the grip.

 

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greyfox

New member

• Dec 21, 2010

• #11

04 GSA throttlemeister instructions

Howdy, thought this might be helpful. I am among those that sometimes get real frustrated with non-responses from vendors. While trying to adjust my Throttlemeister on a bike I purchased used, I thought maybe it easiest to contact them direction and ask for an install sheet.

Fred at Throttlemeister responded within an hour. WOW! Thanks Throttlemeister!

I've attached lest it be useful for others.

 

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