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So, before my spring trip, I did a “practice” replacement to see what was needed. Going from memory: 5mm Allen to remove the side covers Phillips to remove the center cover 12mm socket to remove the pump Plier/needle nose to loosen the hose clamps. I will take a look @ the exploded view deg later, to make sure I’m not forgetting anything, but it is not complicated at all. The worst part was dealing with the various wiring clamps/ties under the side cover. That and that darn screw for the center cover which is always hard for me to get back into place.

Well I do admit there are times when I like to let my pony have its head but most times I keep her on a short rein or ride it as as you say like I borrowed it. I usually prefer taking the back roads instead of the highways and enjoying the scenery ( maybe I'm starting to get a tad long in the tooth ) . Its also my daily commute vehicle, to and from work, from the time the roads are clear of ice and snow, until the snow returns, which these days is about ten months out of the year. Commuting to work involves riding in a lot of stop and go traffic which is were I really appreciate the clutches ability to slip clutch when needed or want it, since I hate constantly coming to a full stop and putting my feet down all the time, ( and I am not a bike walker ) yet it will take a firm hold as well when needed. Like I said I do not have your expertise which I have the utmost respect for, I can only give MHO based on what I have experienced with my own bike. BTW what do you mean unusually kind? I thought I was always kind

So update on this install. I tweaked grinding out the throttle side housing a little more and had to cut a notch in the clutch side housing for the wiring. After hours of bench testing before I buttoned it up I thought I had it figured out because the grips Just weren’t heating. Turns out I was wrong in thinking the mfg had bad directions. After even more troubleshooting I confirmed there must be a fault in the resistor module as it was the only thing getting hot and only getting .2VDC to the grip side elements. Contacted Avon and so far they’ve been a pleasure to work with. I get the feeling they are a smaller family business. Paid $35 for a replacement module which will be refunded when I turn in the defective one. I think after talking to the engineer he wants to confirm it’s faulty and why and to trend analysis on faults. Should be here Thursday in time for this weekends ride.

UPDATE: Well, I’m sorry there’s no video or step by step on this one. It was truly a pain in the butt to run the wires properly, and I encountered a a few frustrations to say the least. I did install it with a cut-off switch so I can go back to stock easily. Ive been doing a number of projects back to back so the bike has been on the lift for almost a month (feeling riding withdrawals)! So, finishing up the last of the projects installing a dual camera system. Should be done with that by 4 or 5pm and then it’s time to wash & wax. Going riding to Lake Lure with a group tomorrow and looking forward to it!

I spoke with Scott over the weekend. He and Tip are alive and well and visiting their family right now. He told me that his motorcycle riding days are over. He has decided to leave the Venturerider forum. He won't be reading or posting. His wit and wisdom will be missed on this forum but know he and his wonderful wife are both fine and enjoying their next chapter. VentureFar... reporting on our friend Cowpuc. sorry couldnt' get this photo to land right side up so here is a link to my favorite photo of Puc and Tip at Venture West in the Dalles. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wff4ZrPpkh6pdBNY9