Poor Throttle Response
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From: Tacoma
Poor Throttle Response
Hey guys,
I've got a 2008 Street Bob with 16'' apes and extended cables. I bought the bike used with the previously mentioned set up. However, there is a lot of grittiness and tension in the throttle. It is very hard to turn and it sluggishly snaps back into place. I've tried adjusting the cables to no result. Is it because there is so much extra cable or a different problem?
Thank You
I've got a 2008 Street Bob with 16'' apes and extended cables. I bought the bike used with the previously mentioned set up. However, there is a lot of grittiness and tension in the throttle. It is very hard to turn and it sluggishly snaps back into place. I've tried adjusting the cables to no result. Is it because there is so much extra cable or a different problem?
Thank You
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: wisconsin
how could i tell? because they were acting like yours... and when i had my guy doing some other work he discovered the frays and replaced the cables... if you do not know how to replace cables have bike mechanic do it... they are rather important....
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From: san diego
Your cable in the throttle has come out of the "seat"
There are two cables that connect to the throttle in your hand. I'd bet one of them is not in the slot properly and its binding as it turns
Take off your throttle grip. Re install the wires and ensure nothing is binding
Any time I have felt grit in the throttle it's due to the cables binding up at that location
There are two cables that connect to the throttle in your hand. I'd bet one of them is not in the slot properly and its binding as it turns
Take off your throttle grip. Re install the wires and ensure nothing is binding
Any time I have felt grit in the throttle it's due to the cables binding up at that location
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From: Minden LA
And when you have the cables off, remove the twist grip, clean everything inside and out, put some dry graphite lune inside and out before re-installing cables. Do it all at once
