Vaquero throttle mod install

Roadblock · 06-20-2013, 09:25 PM

So I got the JIS screwdrivers (makes all the difference in the world) ... finally went and got the old grips off. Got the left grip glued on. Got the cables into the new right grip.Got the pin in the front of the right side aligned and .... it seems like the housing will not fit over the metal spacer installed as part of Rays mod. I even went so far as to pull everything apart and try fitting the housings over the grip off the bar and no go. Its not the pin. Any tips or tricks? I have done a grip replacement on lots of other bikes

. First one with a mod like this but it seems fairly obvious ...

Thanks

OK Vaquero · 06-20-2013, 10:26 PM

Just did this install last week. I've changed lots of grips without loosening the throttle adjustment nuts with no problems. I had to do this with these. After stopping, going back, and following the instructions in the correct order, it worked great. I wanted to do the throttle adjustment the way Ray said anyways. I just didn't follow the instructions. Sorry if you're past this point. It's just always the little stuff that hangs you up. Let us know if this makes a difference. Ray seems super nice and I'm sure he'll get you going.

Roadblock · 06-24-2013, 04:23 PM

I think I figured it out. I think the "spacer" - the machined metal ring is supposed to be on the cam along where the cables clip into the grip. Mine was in the space between the cam and the end of the grip. I am going to disassemble it tonight and put the "spacer" where I think it is supposed to be. My only concern is if it slipped off in shipping, how easy will it be for it to slip off once installed? Or maybe I am wrong. We shall see.
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Roadblock · 06-24-2013, 04:55 PM

Problems solved. Thanks Ray

RACNRAY · 06-24-2013, 06:49 PM

So sorry for this, I am very disappointed. Will get you out another grip, hopefully tomorrow.

RACNRAY

RACNRAY · 06-25-2013, 11:26 AM

Replacement grip boxed and waitin for the postman, u should have it in a couple of days.

RACNRAY

RACNRAY · 07-01-2013, 12:37 PM

USPS attempted to deliver the grip on Thursday the 27th but left a delievery notice for you. Replacement grip is waiting for you at the post office.

RACNRAY

Roadblock · 07-02-2013, 11:49 AM

I got it on Friday and installed Saturday. Definitely a noticable difference in throttle performance. Smooth is the best description I can come up with. Other throttle is waiting for me to drop it off. You should have it back by the end of the week. Thanks again :)

RACNRAY · 07-02-2013, 12:48 PM

GREAT TO HEAR...again sorry for the inconvenience.

ENJOY!!

RACNRAY

06-20-2013, 09:25 PM	#1
Roadblock Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	Vaquero throttle mod install So I got the JIS screwdrivers (makes all the difference in the world) ... finally went and got the old grips off. Got the left grip glued on. Got the cables into the new right grip.Got the pin in the front of the right side aligned and .... it seems like the housing will not fit over the metal spacer installed as part of Rays mod. I even went so far as to pull everything apart and try fitting the housings over the grip off the bar and no go. Its not the pin. Any tips or tricks? I have done a grip replacement on lots of other bikes. First one with a mod like this but it seems fairly obvious ... Thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2013, 04:23 PM	#3
Roadblock Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	I think I figured it out. I think the "spacer" - the machined metal ring is supposed to be on the cam along where the cables clip into the grip. Mine was in the space between the cam and the end of the grip. I am going to disassemble it tonight and put the "spacer" where I think it is supposed to be. My only concern is if it slipped off in shipping, how easy will it be for it to slip off once installed? Or maybe I am wrong. We shall see. __________________ __________________ 2011 Black Vaquero V&H Twin Pipes PCV w/ign Thunder air kit Kawi aux driving light kit Alpine KTP445U Amp Polk DB521 speakers Kury grips with Ray's mod Chuckster's risers powder coated crash bars with Kury black longhorn pegs KQR backrest Ipod connector ... and the list is getting shorter
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06-24-2013, 04:55 PM	#4
Roadblock Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	Problems solved. Thanks Ray __________________ 2011 Black Vaquero V&H Twin Pipes PCV w/ign Thunder air kit Kawi aux driving light kit Alpine KTP445U Amp Polk DB521 speakers Kury grips with Ray's mod Chuckster's risers powder coated crash bars with Kury black longhorn pegs KQR backrest Ipod connector ... and the list is getting shorter
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06-24-2013, 06:49 PM	#5
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	So sorry for this, I am very disappointed. Will get you out another grip, hopefully tomorrow. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2013, 11:26 AM	#6
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	Replacement grip boxed and waitin for the postman, u should have it in a couple of days. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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06-20-2013, 10:26 PM	#2
OK Vaquero Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 28	Just did this install last week. I've changed lots of grips without loosening the throttle adjustment nuts with no problems. I had to do this with these. After stopping, going back, and following the instructions in the correct order, it worked great. I wanted to do the throttle adjustment the way Ray said anyways. I just didn't follow the instructions. Sorry if you're past this point. It's just always the little stuff that hangs you up. Let us know if this makes a difference. Ray seems super nice and I'm sure he'll get you going.
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07-01-2013, 12:37 PM	#7
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	USPS attempted to deliver the grip on Thursday the 27th but left a delievery notice for you. Replacement grip is waiting for you at the post office. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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07-02-2013, 11:49 AM	#8
Roadblock Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 22	I got it on Friday and installed Saturday. Definitely a noticable difference in throttle performance. Smooth is the best description I can come up with. Other throttle is waiting for me to drop it off. You should have it back by the end of the week. Thanks again :) __________________ 2011 Black Vaquero V&H Twin Pipes PCV w/ign Thunder air kit Kawi aux driving light kit Alpine KTP445U Amp Polk DB521 speakers Kury grips with Ray's mod Chuckster's risers powder coated crash bars with Kury black longhorn pegs KQR backrest Ipod connector ... and the list is getting shorter
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07-02-2013, 12:48 PM	#9
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	GREAT TO HEAR...again sorry for the inconvenience. ENJOY!! RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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