Step #1: Removing Factory Bar Ends

First step is removing both the factory bar ends.. It doesn't get any easier.. With a hex wrench, unscrew the hex bolts on the ends..They both remove the same way. Do NOT completely remove the bolt, but rather unscrew it about 1/2-3/4 way out.. the bar end should slide out at this point, but there is a rubber inner sleeve that we have to remove as well. When the bar end slides in and out and with the screw still treaded inside the nut inside the bar.. PULL the entire mechanism out... you will pull the rubber inner sleeve out as well. It may seem stuck.. or not, but this rubber piece must come out. FYI.. the rubber piece is the part that this screw is actually screwed into... Did that make since?

Step #2: Throttle Grip Mod: In Theory...2 Methods.. Your Choice

OK.. The Throttlemeister needs a smooth flat surface in order for the mechanism to work. In theory, there are 2 ways to go about this. (see pic at right)
1. You can sand/grind off the very end of the plastic throttle housing to make it flush with the "lip" This should work but at the time of the prototype install.. I wasn't 100% sure. If I had it to do over again.. I'd probably choose this method...
2. Remove the lip itself and install the furnished friction sleeve which is what I chose to do.

Roll back the end of your throttle grip you'll see a 1/32nd" lip at the edge of the plastic throttle housing. It's there to keep your grip from sliding out of place, I guess. The Throttlemeister kit comes with a black plastic piece called a "friction sleeve" that has to slide over the end of your grip. The purpose of this is to give the Throttlemeister a smooth surface for the mechanism to mate with for the proper amount of friction necessary to hold the throttle open. FYI... The factory throttle housing does NOT have enough surface material to insure a good lock.. How do I know? I tried it.. Just a minor inconvenience. In order to slide this friction sleeve on, we'll have to remove this plastic lip..

Time now for a beer and a little introspection before we fire up the power tools.

Initial Trimming of Material:

With my painted parts and vitals covered with a towel and my safety goggles on, I chose to start with my trusty Dremel tool and a fine grain sanding wheel. The word here is.. S L O W... I took off enough where I could just feel a rise at the end.

If you don't have a Dremel.. what's your fucking prob....er.. I mean.. I'm sure with a steady hand and some sandpaper you can probably achieve the same results... Some time later, make a note to your wife/girlfriend/geisha to buy you a freakin Dremel at Christmas. geez.. I couldn't live without mine.

Smoothing the Edges:

To finish this task I installed a fine grade sanding wheel of smaller diameter. Takes just a few seconds of lightly going around the edges to give me the smooth surface necessary to slide the "friction sleeve" on .. Hmm that sounded kinda sexual.. or is it just me?

Installing the Friction Sleeve:

If you've done the trimming correctly (and this ain't brain surgery, folkes) the friction sleeve should slide perfectly into place and stop..Your rubber grip should drop right over it.. in theory.

Note: I removed my factory grips prior to this install as I chose to install some foam-type Superbike grips and this looked like a good time. Have always liked the feel as they dampen vibration like none other on the market and afford me longer in the saddle without hand numbing. These are perfect for street riding.. NOT good for the track. .. and cheap at only $7 a pair.

Installing the Throttlemeister:

Final step. Grip and friction sleeve are in place. Thise may or may not require a little trial and error.
1. Make sure inside grip is dry and free of dirt.
2. Temporarily bolt the assembly in place leaving bolt loose.
3. To engage the Throttlemeister turn clockwise (the same direction as increasing throttle, duh.) The bronze piston should engage the "friction sleeve" NOT the hand grip.
4. It make take several attempts moving the assembly in and out in small increments to get the piston to engage the friction sleeve properly.
5. After making these adjustments as described and you have it right, carefully remove the bolt without moving the parts inside and add a little Loctite to the threads. Reassemble without moving the parts inside the handlebar.
6. Tighten bolt to 8-10 ft lbs
7. Remove the left bar end and install the left side weight using a drop or 2 of Loctite on the screw.
You're done, my brother... Easy as pie.. Glad I could help...Lets go ride..