Whats The Last Thing You Bought?

I chose to remove the protrusions from the throttle tube and the increase the inside diameter of the new grips tube. This I achieved by taping a small length of 60 grit abrasive about 50mm wide to the end of a short rod that I put in the chuck of my cordless drill. Do this gradually, stopping frequently to test the fit of the grip on the bar.

How did you get on with removing the OE grip from the throttle tube? I had hells own job getting it off of the tube.

 

I have the original draft of the whole process I went through. If anyone wants I could re-post it here.

 

I gave up trying to get the grip off in one piece and resorted to a Stanley knife cut straight along the grip. I checked on Fowlers parts and found that the complete throttle tube and grip are less than £10 for the Speed 400 so it isn't worth the effort of trying to save them.

 

So are you saying that it’s possible to purchase the bare throttle tube?

 

Just to update on this - no drips since and whilst the bikes only been out twice since replacing the hose/clips, today’s run was significantly longer so I’m happy enough.

 

Hi Baza, Yes on www.fowlersparts.co.uk the throttle tube complete with grip is listed as part number TA151017. The price is £9.91 plus p&p. This is only for the 400 series bikes made in India, copy of the relevant page attached.

As an aside how on earth to Fowlers and Triumph justify £9.91 for the grip and throttle tube whereas the left hand rubber grip on its own is nigh on £20???!!

 

Today, after almost two and half months of waiting, this item of great beauty arrived.....

 

That is an awesome paint job. Love your new helmet