Throttle Grip failure

[cr0ft]

The G2 tamer grips can't actually make the Rocket Touring grip any tamer, it's already at "maximum tameness". I contacted them and asked. However, perhaps the stock variant would work anyway and give you a metal throttle tube.

Joker Machine also makes a set of two aluminium grips for 1-inch bars, I think they're made to be run as-is without a grip. I think any throttle tube made for a push-pull style throttle and a 1 inch bar should work, pretty much, nothing about the R3T system looks in any way non-standard.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

The G2 tamer grips can't actually make the Rocket grip any tamer, it's already at "maximum tameness". I contacted them and asked. However, perhaps the stock variant would work anyway and give you a metal throttle tube.

Joker Machine also makes a set of two aluminium grips for 1-inch bars, I think they're made to be run as-is without a grip.

If they are aluminum I would be thinking you'd have black hands

 

[cr0ft]

Quite possibly.

Knurled Hand Grips Raw

Open Ended Knurled Hand Grips Raw

Personally I think I want rubber for vibration absorption, though.

 

[BigNorm]

The G2 tamer grips can't actually make the Rocket Touring grip any tamer, it's already at "maximum tameness". I contacted them and asked. However, perhaps the stock variant would work anyway and give you a metal throttle tube.

Joker Machine also makes a set of two aluminium grips for 1-inch bars, I think they're made to be run as-is without a grip. I think any throttle tube made for a push-pull style throttle and a 1 inch bar should work, pretty much, nothing about the R3T system looks in any way non-standard.

Did they say if they would work? If they have a set that will work they need to add the R3 to their list of Triumphs they service already. They don't have any listed for Harley either. I like the look of their Dakar grips as well. It would be cool to find one that worked.

 

[cr0ft]

Did they say if they would work?

I didn't actually ask, at the time I figured if it made no difference in the taming part I didn't need it. But after starting to think about how many of these cheap "tupperware" plastic grips fail, it might be nice to have some actual metal.

There are other metal throttle tubes out there also, the trick is figuring out if they're generic and for 1 inch bars. For instance, Biltwell Inc. / Biltwell Whiskey Throttle Tube - 1" Silver - should fit, but I'm just guessing; I'd probably have to drill it open in the end to get the bar end weight back on, I guess, personally.

 

[BigNorm]

thanks.

 

[Archie-bald]

thanks.

Is a broken throttle a common complaint with R3 heated grips and if so is it a warranty fix ? I just bought an R3 4000mls and 4 years old and on my first ride out it broke

 

[Joesmoe]

Avon grips work - I had them on my bike as delivered, and the dealer connected them incorrectly.

Not knowing why they weren't working, I went to my Honda dealer and had them install Oxford grips because they worked really well on my Suzuki 650 V-Strom, and have the Oxford grips on the Rocket to this day.

And to answer your question, I'm not aware of Triumph honoring any warranty on the heated grips, though my knowledge only touches the surface of the ten years plus accumulated experience here.

 

[BillyIndiana]

I went a different route. My throttle hand was going numb so I used a leather wrap over the grip to increase the diameter. This seemed to do the trick for me, plus the larger diameter gives you better leverage and make the throttle easier. I also have a go cruise and love it.

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[barbagris]

Is a broken throttle a common complaint with R3 heated grips and if so is it a warranty fix ?

Yes and if not it should be. Give them hell.