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Old 08-18-2015, 08:12 PM
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Default Gas/throttle issue '14 iron 883

So... Just installed 10" mini apes on my '14 iron 883. Had to replace clutch and brake line for length issues but did not replace or even touch the throttle cable. For some reason now my bike has extremely poor throttle response (almost stalling out poor), the rpm's are normal (idle at 950-1050 rpm) but idle sounds underpowered and slow, and there is a faint gas smell. It's almost as if there is a leak in the gas line or something. Do I for some reason have to readjust my throttle cable? Perhaps is my clutch cable not adjusted properly?

Any suggestions on what we did and how to fix it? Thanks
 

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Old 08-19-2015, 12:04 PM
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Adjust the throttle cables. Doesn't sound like the clutch cable is the problem.
 
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Old 08-19-2015, 04:57 PM
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Haha spark plug wire was disconnected. I fell like such a newb
 
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Originally Posted by SomeRandumbDude
Haha spark plug wire was disconnected. I fell like such a newb
Did that myself once, did not even get out of my driveway till I found it.
Glad no one was watching.
 
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