Throttlemeister Install Help

[empeg9000]

Hey Everyone,
I am trying to install the Throttlemeister today. However even with all the shims and washers its too tight on the grip. I can't even get the throttle to turn even when its off. Yes I did verify that it is in the off position. Has anyone ever run into this? I thought about filing down the brass piece a little as it does stick out a little past the aluminum part.
The kit came with a black plastic sleeve. Is the sleeve supposed to go inside the throttle tube or over it between the tube and the grip? I am thinking it can't be that because it appears it would wreck the heated grip.
Any advice is appreciated.

[Mr. Frank]

Have you tried loosening the switch module and sliding it in a bit?

[empeg9000]

Have you tried loosening the switch module and sliding it in a bit?
I have not. Slide it in more towards the bike you mean? Does the throttle tube go with that a a unit?

[Seeker]

Do not file the brass sleeve, You should'ent need any shims ether, You have to take the housing apart a little the get to the allen head bolt to loosen and slide your housing over a bit.

Make sure that the brass sleeve is all the way in and your grips are hot, (if their heated,) slide entire assembely housing to within 1/8 or 1/16 of grip, and tighten.

I would let grips cool and test before reassembling housing.

It should work with you grips both hot and cold.

[Mr. Frank]

I have not. Slide it in more towards the bike you mean? Does the throttle tube go with that a a unit?

Yes. There are three little screws that release the top half of the unit to see the big allen head screw that loosens the housing. Twop are hard to find. Put a shoe box underneath while you work.

If you set it so the TM requires 1/4 a turn to activate when the grips are cold it will work with 1/8 a turn when they are hot. YMMV

[sjwwi2004r1150rta]

I avoided the sticking by using large rubber washers as shims. Your local Ace Hardware should have them in the nuts and bolts section. The rubber washers are very thick and match the black on the grips. No problems with this method after using the T-Meister for over 3 years.

[glwestcott]

Sliding the switch module over is correct. You will find that you can adjust it to nearly any "tightness" you want. I have mine set so that I have to turn it nearly fully to get it to totally hold the throttle when the heated grips are off and about 3/4 of the way when they are hot. I find I use it part way on a lot to just take the spring pressure off my wrist and all the way when I want to be able to take my hand off totally. Great product! Not as good as electronic, but the ability to use it both as a total throttle lock and a partial one is great.

[Greenwald]

Recently installed a Throttlemesiter on my son's new '07 Honda ST1300 (I know, I know....give him time - I'll get him on a Beemer!), and had some problems, due to heated grips not being properly fitted by the dealer.

Call Fred in the Service Department at Throttlemeister - he was very helpful, sent additional parts overnight (no charge) and got us up and running in no time.

Ride Alert!

[empeg9000]

Do not file the brass sleeve, You should'ent need any shims ether, You have to take the housing apart a little the get to the allen head bolt to loosen and slide your housing over a bit.

Make sure that the brass sleeve is all the way in and your grips are hot, (if their heated,) slide entire assembely housing to within 1/8 or 1/16 of grip, and tighten.

I would let grips cool and test before reassembling housing.

It should work with you grips both hot and cold.
This worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip!

[Seeker]

glad to hear you got er workin.