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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: roadie on October 31, 2011, 06:38:11 PM

Title: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: roadie on October 31, 2011, 06:38:11 PM
Well finally had a a couple hours to replace throttle tube with Throttle TaMER, and install some heated grips and new grips.  Here are some photos if anyone is interested:

Throttle tamer:  installed super quick...took a couple minutes to readust the throttle cables, but not too difficult.
Heated grips: pretty simple as well...went like clock work.  Hot without gloves, but don't penetrate my T-5 gloves to well....lets see how they hold up in super cold weather.

New Throttle Tamer Installed(http://www.zggtr.org/MGalleryItem.php?id=108)another Pic of Throttle Tamer(http://www.zggtr.org/MGalleryItem.php?id=109)
Hole Drilled for switch (13/16")(http://www.zggtr.org/MGalleryItem.php?id=110)These cables were run months ago and coiled up waiting(http://www.zggtr.org/MGalleryItem.php?id=111)
Extra cables run to Fuze-Block coiled and ready(http://www.zggtr.org/MGalleryItem.php?id=112)Switch installed(http://www.zggtr.org/MGalleryItem.php?id=113)

Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: ninjawarrior1400 on November 02, 2011, 03:04:56 PM
I want to install the Throttlemaster on my 2010 with factory heated grips but am afraid to try to remove the stock grips for the rework for fear of damaging the stock heating elements...

Can they be safely removed using an air compressor??

Advise....

Ninja
Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: gPink on November 02, 2011, 03:32:17 PM
Why would you have to remove the grips to install the TM?
Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: Tactical_Mik on November 02, 2011, 03:44:21 PM
They are talking about replacing the throttle tube with a throttle master tube not replacing the bar ends with a throttle meister.  There is your difference.
Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: gPink on November 02, 2011, 03:58:21 PM
Quote from: Tactical_Mik on November 02, 2011, 03:44:21 PM
They are talking about replacing the throttle tube with a throttle master tube not replacing the bar ends with a throttle meister.  There is your difference.
Op installed a Throttle Tamer throttle tube. If Ninja is just wanting to install TM it should be done by just rolling about 1" of the grip inboard, as per instructions, to allow for installation.
Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: Tactical_Mik on November 02, 2011, 04:07:09 PM
Well obviously there are too many tm's in this thread.  :)
Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: roadie on November 02, 2011, 04:19:48 PM
Yeah my fault. I did not install a meister I installed a tamer.
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: roadie on November 02, 2011, 05:06:47 PM
sorry dudes.. JV move on my part...fixed the title...

Ninja:  here's a recent thread on glue/air/etc on installing/removing grips, hope this helps:

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5089.msg59519#msg59519 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5089.msg59519#msg59519)
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: gPink on November 02, 2011, 05:10:39 PM
I'll put my glasses on next time. :)
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: roadie on November 02, 2011, 05:11:35 PM
yeah, surprised no one clowned me for that one.  :D
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: gPink on November 02, 2011, 05:18:08 PM
So Roadie, have you got any miles on the Tamer yet?
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: roadie on November 02, 2011, 05:33:51 PM
about 200 hundred.  gotta admit...i'm too much of an ape to notice any discernible difference.  Not sorry I installed though...I'll see if I soon appreciate more.  You use?
Title: Re: Throttle Master and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: Caffeinated on November 03, 2011, 06:00:39 AM
Quote from: ninjawarrior1400 on November 02, 2011, 03:04:56 PM
I want to install the Throttlemaster on my 2010 with factory heated grips but am afraid to try to remove the stock grips for the rework for fear of damaging the stock heating elements...

Can they be safely removed using an air compressor??

Advise....

Ninja
Yes....see this thread.... http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=439.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=439.0)
My next purchase is a G2 Throttle Tamer!
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: gPink on November 03, 2011, 06:07:26 AM
Quote from: Roadie on November 02, 2011, 05:33:51 PM
about 200 hundred.  gotta admit...i'm too much of an ape to notice any discernible difference.  Not sorry I installed though...I'll see if I soon appreciate more.  You use?
Yes. I noticed a slight difference in the on/off throttle engagement but the biggest thing I noticed was the smoothness of the actual turning of the throttle tube. The bushings eliminate metal to metal contact and the associated drag.
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: Caffeinated on November 03, 2011, 06:11:38 AM
Will, you get your tamer direct from G2 or from some other source?
Title: Re: Throttle Tamer and Heated Grips on '09 Connie
Post by: roadie on November 03, 2011, 06:26:55 AM
Direct. took seconds to pop on.