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1CdnHD · 2012-10-15 23:35:04

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/northernnovanut/IMG_3497.jpg Wow...explains the 'stiff' throttle.

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Oct 17, 2012 | 10:11 PM

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1CdnHD

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Wow...explains the 'stiff' throttle.

Oct 17, 2012 | 10:22 PM

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texashillcountry

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Originally Posted by 1CdnHD

Wow...explains the 'stiff' throttle.

Not sure cable lube is gonna do a lot for that one.

Oct 18, 2012 | 11:47 AM

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Uncle G.

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That's just surface rust on the outside of the cable adjuster. They will do that if you don't peel the rubber boots back and let them dry after you wash the bike.

Oct 18, 2012 | 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

That's just surface rust on the outside of the cable adjuster. They will do that if you don't peel the rubber boots back and let them dry after you wash the bike.

The cables hadn't been lubed for quite some time...they are fine now.

Oct 18, 2012 | 10:41 PM

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blackbear

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Nice wide glide.That is the last of the good ones

Oct 18, 2012 | 11:37 PM

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beakerztoyz

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Nice find! if I was you I'd leave the paint alone, those tank graphics are some of the nicest ones harley ever made and that blue looks sharp..besides everybody and thier dog has a black harley nowdays

Oct 19, 2012 | 03:03 AM

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GraemeR

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I wrap mine in Self Amalging tape so that they are 100% weather proof

Oct 19, 2012 | 09:46 AM

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I'll probably leave it, just needs a polish, after all it is 'Sinister Blue', just the name of that color is enough to leave it

Oct 19, 2012 | 04:18 PM

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Well might as well shut this thread down...got an offer I couldn't refuse and she just rode away. Always kinda sad to see one leave the barn, even tho we hadn't had time to 'bond'..just as well I suppose. NEXT!