Avon Grips

Triumph Speedmaster

Steps
1. Un-screw hex screws from handlebar endcaps

2. Un-screw hex screws from switchgear assembly

3. Twist throttle grip down and remove throttle cables

4. Un-screw hex screws from master cylinder mounting clamp, be careful to hold onto the assembly

5. Find the "B" throttle gear included with the Avon kit and super glue it to the throttle body according to Avon's recommendations

6. Slide the new throttle side grip over the handlebar, position the right hand assembly where you want it and re-mount the master cylinder mounting clamp by screwing in the two hex screws
7. Twist the throttle grip down and insert the ball ends of the throttle cables into the new throttle cap (the thing you glued onto the new grip)
8. Screw on the switchgear plate
9. Use a razor blade and cut through the clutch side grip and remove the grip
10. Clean off the clutch side handlebar and apply the tape supplied with the Avon kit making sure that there is a 1/4" hanging over the end of the bar, and remove the backing of the tape so that there is tape adhesive exposed
11. Apply adhesive solution provided in kit evenly over the tape area and inside the clutch grip
12. Slide clutch grip over tape and solution, making sure the 'Avon' logo position matches the same 'Avon' logo on the throttle side
13. Check to make sure the clutch is securely glued on after 2 hours, once dry screw in the 4 surrounding screws on the grip
14. Adjust the opening cable and closing cable so that the throttle grip returns to idle after accelerating and letting go

1 Comments
Dave Kelly
August 18, 2011