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Replaceing Handlebars / Question
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:25 pm
by Aparm
I'm replacing the standard Rockster handlebar for the Wunderlich
'Sportego" Aluminum Handlebar which should be a bit more comfortable.
Quick question for those that have removed the handlebars that have heated grips. How do I disconnect the wiring for the grips? I took of the grip screws and started to pull off the grips off but noticed that I would probably break the wiring if I pull any harder.
Thanks;
Arun
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:09 pm
by fatcat
hey, i was thinking about those bars . how did you make out?
Unplugged
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:40 pm
by sweatmark
Haven't done this myself, but disconnecting heated grips requires access to wiring harness and corresponding connector plug under the fuel tank.
See following installation procedure - should be applicable to many years' Oilhead htd. grips installs (and de-installs):
http://www.roadkill.com/~davet/moto/hotgrips.r11.html
Mark
Oregon
Re: Replaceing Handlebars / Question
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 12:26 pm
by beemerphile
Aparm wrote:Quick question for those that have removed the handlebars that have heated grips. How do I disconnect the wiring for the grips? I took of the grip screws and started to pull off the grips off but noticed that I would probably break the wiring if I pull any harder.
You have to remove the tank and disconnect the wiring for the electric grips from the connectors on the frame. Then you have to take a small precision screwdriver and release the two conductors on each connector from the plastic shell. At that point you can remove the grip and wiring. when installing in the new h'bars, the wires will need to be fed back through the center of the bar and back to the termination location. The conductors can be easily snapped back into the plastic connector housings.
Lee