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Jun 21, 2008 | 07:30 PM

softail06

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Sticky Throttle

I have noticed lately that when riding at a certain speed and&nbsp\\; I want to slowly increase or decrease the throtle sticks slightly. Any coments

Jun 21, 2008 | 08:07 PM

stro1965

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RE: Sticky Throttle

Lube the cables if it's been a while.&nbsp\\; If you've had the housing off recently you might have it pushed onto the handlebar too far causing binding.
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Jun 21, 2008 | 08:52 PM

fonemann

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RE: Sticky Throttle

I bet thats fun at times!

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:01 PM

Dorkman

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RE: Sticky Throttle

Lube the cables, check for binding at both ends of the throttle cables, check the butterfly nut under the throttle grip that adjusts drag.

Jun 21, 2008 | 10:26 PM

RMBLON

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RE: Sticky Throttle

It might sound so simple its overlooked, but check to make sure your thumbscrew for the throttle lock is not tight enough to put a drag on it.

Jun 22, 2008 | 09:44 AM

tlb

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RE: Sticky Throttle

+1
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Lube the cables, check for binding at both ends of the throttle cables, check the butterfly nut under the throttle grip that adjusts drag.

Jun 22, 2008 | 12:03 PM

carlo

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RE: Sticky Throttle

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ORIGINAL: stro1965

Lube the cables if it's been a while.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; If you've had the housing off recently you might have it pushed onto the handlebar too far causing binding.
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+1 happened to me on my 06 1200c&nbsp\\;Housing on handle bar to far. Easy fix loosen screws and back off a bit from handle bar.&nbsp\\;