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Sep 10, 2011 | 01:38 AM

nick0187

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Throttle very loose

My bike is an 06 Street Bob, there has always been a little play in my thottle which I like, but as I was riding today the throttle became very loose. When I got home I attempted to adjust the throttle just by turning the screw on the "L" part of the throttle. I get to the point where the entire bolt comes off before it gets a little tighter. Any ideas on how to fix the issue?

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Sep 10, 2011 | 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nick0187

When I got home I attempted to adjust the throttle just by turning the screw on the "L" part of the throttle.

Not sure what you are adjusting there, the usual adjustment is the two chrome adjusters near the top of the cables and in-line with them. Needs a couple of small spanners.

I'd be a tad concerned though if something has changed so much that it feels very different than before, doesn't sound like something you want to be just adjusting out. The return cable hasn't snapped has it?

Sep 10, 2011 | 03:06 AM

nick0187

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Just got done messing with the cable and I just shook it around a bit and adjusted the throttle adjusters and it feels great. Just don't want it to get loose while riding again. The cable has not snapped I made sure it was still hooked up to the throttle body and that part still works once turned.

Sep 10, 2011 | 07:42 AM

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There is a procedure in the manual to make sure your cables are properly adjusted. You might want to give it a try to make sure everthing is ok.

Sep 10, 2011 | 11:26 AM

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You shouldn't be cranking on that throttle so hard... j/k

Sep 10, 2011 | 01:48 PM

nick0187

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Hahaha.. That's when I noticed it. I ripped on the throttle all of the way down and it came loose. Its ok for now, just don't need it to happen again.