Breva Heated Grip cable position

[Seweryn]

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Hi All,

Do you know how to move the position of this cable so it is facing down?  Or is it an issue with the throttle cable lengths?

[DoubleGuzzi]

Not what you're asking but that static position looks fairly good: as the throttle is opened the cable will drop down to a nigh on perfect location.
It seems that the heated grip was slid into place with the cable exit at (IME) an unusual angle. Personally, I wouldn't risk trying to slide the grip out, to relocate it. I realise that it makes pressing the starter button slightly awkward but consider how often that is needed. In your climate, having the cable facing downwards whilst riding is beneficial for the rain dripping/flowing from the cable. 
Frequently, the cable exit is found/forced in a more awkward position, risking fouling the brake lever, stretching the cable or compromising throttle action.

I'd re-do that cable tie, as it's not giving any cable relief. I'm assuming the switchgear isn't properly closed up, as you were working on this.

[Seweryn]

Not what you're asking but that static position looks fairly good: as the throttle is opened the cable will drop down to a nigh on perfect location.
It seems that the heated grip was slid into place with the cable exit at (IME) an unusual angle. Personally, I wouldn't risk trying to slide the grip out, to relocate it. I realise that it makes pressing the starter button slightly awkward but consider how often that is needed. In your climate, having the cable facing downwards whilst riding is beneficial for the rain dripping/flowing from the cable. 
Frequently, the cable exit is found/forced in a more awkward position, risking fouling the brake lever, stretching the cable or compromising throttle action.

I'd re-do that cable tie, as it's not giving any cable relief. I'm assuming the switchgear isn't properly closed up, as you were working on this.

Yes, I am working on it and wanted to have a look inside.

When riding at constant speed, the cable position moves very little, as the throttle would be fully open with the cable at 6 o'clock.
I bought the bike recently and I am going through some issues starting from the most annoying ones.
I have noticed the previous owner probably had a batch of spare cable ties sitting unused :-).

[DoubleGuzzi]

*Not applicable to heated grips with integrated throttle tube*
With the bar end removed, you could try a little wd-40, sprayed between the throttle tube and plastic heated grip tube. Leave the 'bars turned to the left for some time, to allow the WD-40 to permeate down the tubes. Then, carefully, with a couple of screwdrivers prise between the grip and switchgear, to ease the grip off the throttle, ready for repositioning. ** There is always a risk of damaging/snapping the throttle tube, so exercise caution.

What make/model of heated grips are they? The controller is often a clue though may have been substituted. Perhaps they are OEM ones? If so,it's very likely someone else here has better insight.

[Seweryn]

What make/model of heated grips are they? The controller is often a clue though may have been substituted. Perhaps they are OEM ones? If so,it's very likely someone else here has better insight.

Thank you.  These are the factory OEM grips for a Breva V1200.  The handlebars and the controls are similar to Norge.

[DoubleGuzzi]

Looks like the same design as the Norge..
Stein-Dinse image:



Throttle tube integrated with grip, so stuck with cable positioning, unless someone knows different.

(There's a thread on here about replacing the grips with alternatives.)