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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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I noticed that when I twist the right grip the bike speeds up, when I let off it slows down. Hmmmm, I think I'm on to something...

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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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I'm confused, can you please explain in more detail.
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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I think we should issue you a PWI (posting while intoxicated)
 
Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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You might be on to something . Do notice that the faster to twist the grip the faster the bike goes ? This information is very important in troubleshooting the problem and you say that when you let off the grip it slows down , very unusual this might take a little longer to figure out . I would suggest that you do not ride the bike until we figure this out .
 
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Originally Posted by GMbagger
I noticed that when I twist the right grip the bike speeds up, when I let off it slows down. Hmmmm, I think I'm on to something...

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Mine kinda does the same thing...only it's just my engine that speeds up. Now if I put mine in gear and let the clutch out it does exactly like yours does. I guess mine was a built on Monday bike. See that...no two bikes are alike.

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Mine only does it when the engine is running, is that a problem
 
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Mine only does it when the engine is running, is that a problem
You mean yours can be shut off??

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Think we are missing the big picture. The man has a problem we need to help. I must again say you need to stay off the bike until this is figured out. I will go start my bike and see if it does the same
 
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As much as I twist the grip, I can't get it to do anything. Maybe it has something to do with the metal pipe inside the grip? I try to twist it right, left, it doesn't matter, nothing happens!

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As much as I twist the grip, I can't get it to do anything. Maybe it has something to do with the metal pipe inside the grip? I try to twist it right, left, it doesn't matter, nothing happens!

Please help.
The left or right grip ????
 



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