New bike first question
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From: ky
New bike first question
I just got my first bike Its a 2006 Street Bob with 5000 miles on it. I rode it for the first time yesterday and its awesome. My only problem is the throttle grip is super tight, there is no play whatsoever. I checked the star nut I read about on this forum and its not tight at all. How can I loosen this grip its killing my hand? thanks
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Check your throttle cables from the grip to the throttle body to see if they are binding somewhere. If not, you might have to open the switch housing to make see if either cable is crossed up on the sleeve. Could maybe need lubed, too.
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sounds like the cable could be rusted. I wish you many years of happiness with your new bike! My first reccomendation to you is a shop manual. You could test my rusted cable theory by spraying wd 40 or cable lube (you prolly don't have that yet) into the cable sheath via the adjuster nut. look at your cables underneath the t-grip. pull back the rubbers,loosen the cables ( make a mark with a sharpie so you don't lose the adjustment}. Or you can remove the throttle grip bolts carefully peel the assy apart a bit and spray lube onto the cables . Take your time and be careful to put things back the way they were.just loosening the bolts my un squeeze the throttle grip itself!
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Always start with the simple stuff. Simplest is the throttle lock which you already checked. Next, if you grab the grip and push/pull in and out (not twist) is there play? Or is it solid? If no play, get a torx T-25, loosen the screws that hold the switch housing on, and slip the whole thing about 1/8" out. Tighten it back down and make sure you can push/pull the grip slightly.
If you already have play, I'd check for binding where the grip nestles into the switch housing. Again, loosen the screws and see if that eases things up. Be careful pulling the housing apart as there are small parts that could slip out. No biggie if you know what you're doing and have a service manual but without those you might muck something up. Just take your time and be careful.
Next, check for binding all the way from the grip to the EFI. Since its a used bike, you never know what you might find. Check the cables to ensure they aren't kinked or cramped somewhere.
If these don't work, then I'd move to lubing the cables although I prefer liquid graphite. WD40 and other real liquids attract and hold dust and dirt eventually causing gunk. Liquid graphite is graphite suspended in a liquid transport to make it easier to get into the cables but then the liquid evaporates and you're left with just the dry powder.
If you already have play, I'd check for binding where the grip nestles into the switch housing. Again, loosen the screws and see if that eases things up. Be careful pulling the housing apart as there are small parts that could slip out. No biggie if you know what you're doing and have a service manual but without those you might muck something up. Just take your time and be careful.
Next, check for binding all the way from the grip to the EFI. Since its a used bike, you never know what you might find. Check the cables to ensure they aren't kinked or cramped somewhere.
If these don't work, then I'd move to lubing the cables although I prefer liquid graphite. WD40 and other real liquids attract and hold dust and dirt eventually causing gunk. Liquid graphite is graphite suspended in a liquid transport to make it easier to get into the cables but then the liquid evaporates and you're left with just the dry powder.
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Or.......take it to an INDY or a Dealer and let them check it out if you're not handy. Might be a good idea to have them give the bike a good once over and check nuts and bolts to be sure everything is as it should be.
Better to be safe, than sorry.......IMHO
Better to be safe, than sorry.......IMHO
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Thanks for all the help, the bike just had its 5K service at Harley before i got it. I am almost certain the bike has been kept under a car port and I bet its in need of lube. I think I'll play it safe and take it to the local shop for a once over. Its not a problem puttering around the local mall parking lot were I'm learning to ride, but I'd be a fool to hit the road with it the way it is. I know I'm going to love it though.
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I don't mean to toss cold water on the excitement of your new bike, but if you're unaware, be advised that there can be a couple of "time bombs" with our '06 Dynas. Since it's better to be informed than ignorant, do a few searches here on "IPB" or "Inner Primary Bearing", and "rotor". Or start here and follow some links...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...y-bearing.html
I don't want to foster any paranoia, but if you educate yourself beforehand, you'll save yourself a boatload of time, money, and headaches if you ever have a problem.
Welcome aboard, and enjoy the ride. Even with the rotor and IPB issues, the '06 is still a great machine and I love mine. Best of luck with your Bob.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...y-bearing.html
I don't want to foster any paranoia, but if you educate yourself beforehand, you'll save yourself a boatload of time, money, and headaches if you ever have a problem.
Welcome aboard, and enjoy the ride. Even with the rotor and IPB issues, the '06 is still a great machine and I love mine. Best of luck with your Bob.
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+ 1....In this thread Official Dyna service part# thread you'll find the p/n's for your model's technical documentation. Search Ebay and I'm sure you'll find some interesting offers.
For now here is a link which leads you to info on the throttle configuration:
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Have fun and ride safe!
For now here is a link which leads you to info on the throttle configuration:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/6231742-post13.html
Have fun and ride safe!
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Welcome aboard, and when you're out there on the highways and byways... EXPECT the UNEXPECTED AND PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE STUPIDIY OF OTHERS. Always look twice before changing lanes and never try and beat a yellow or immediately take off from a green light.
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