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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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The throttle cables at the control are really loose. Is this for steering purposes or are they supposed to be tight and immovable?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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if the retaining rings are good and the control cables ain't falling out of the lower switch housing then I would think that you are good...
 
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They have to be loose enough so they don't bind when the bars are turned all the way to the left or right.
Don't really know what you mean by really loose, but how much play do they have? Since it's an easy job, just might as well adjust them. That way if they're not right you'll have solved that issue.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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By loose I mean they swivel quite easily, I guess for steering purposes. The cables turn 90* out of the control housing. The metal end where the cables exit has about 1/4" to 3/8" up and down play. They seem secure, just a loose fit. I don't remember that on any of my other bikes. Just had dealer service done and they didn't mention any problem.
Or is this just another Harley "they all do that" moment?
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