While inspecting my bikes throttle controlls I came across a spring loaded star wheel located between the two throttle cables. Does anyone know what function this serves and how it should be adjustment wise. I checked the Dyna shop manual, but it doesnt give any information.

 

This is a high tech cruise control like mechanism that parallels putting a cinder block on the gas pedal in your car to maintain a constant speed.

Here is a thread from a couple days ago which discusses the "throttle lock".

https://www.hdforums.com/m_2478248/tm.htm

 

If you do any long haul'n you'll learn to love that little star thingee.

 

That cracked me up.

 

About the only time I use it is when I'm warming the engine up in cooler weather, cuz my bike has never liked cold weather.

 

Ya learn something new every day, thanks guys.

 

I put this thing on my throttle lock made by Throttlemate that works using just your thumb (even with gloves on). Work great for when your cruising and you want to give your right hand a rest. Seem to remember is was like around $15.

 

Nice to have when ya need to scratch yer nuts, pic yer nose, flipthe bird or slap the monkey.

 

Greatest, Cheapest addon for the long haul,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Not very accurate as a cruize controll, but what a value for resting your hand for a few min...

 

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