Throttle cable adjustment problem...Help...

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Mar 16, 2016 | 10:29 PM

AGFazio

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Throttle cable adjustment problem...Help...

I have a 2003 Ultra Classic and I installed new bars, Khrome Werks 2+2 Sweepers. I also installed new throttle cables.

I can't get the throttle adjusted. It won't snap back. I checked the cables, not pinched and no sharp bends. The cables are Barnett brand Stealth series.

I've watched the videos. Did everything they said. Installed as per service manual. Going insane....

Mar 17, 2016 | 04:45 AM

Dan89FLSTC

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Try loosening both adjusters just a bit, each cable must have a small amount of end play.

Mar 17, 2016 | 05:02 AM

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And they're lubed, right?

Mar 17, 2016 | 11:56 AM

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My guess is the the friction spring shoe in the throttle housing is out of place or pushed in causing the throttle to stick. Pull the housing apart and make sure the little black shoe under the throttle is in place and the screw is adjusted out.

Mar 17, 2016 | 01:20 PM

AGFazio

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Seems to have worked itself out. Maybe just needed to sit overnight to let cable relax or something.

As for the friction shoe, I don't have that. I have an Ultra with electronic cruise.

Mar 18, 2016 | 09:54 AM

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Ensure the hand grip did not get any crud under it, preventing the throttle grip to turn smoothly. Ask me how I know to check that.

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Mar 18, 2016 | 04:21 PM

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make sure your handgrip is not push on the end of the handlebar to far or it will bind on the end of the bar. i went though this years ago and it took alitl=tle thinking before i figured it out. you may even have to loosen the switch housing alittle and move it to. if they are not held together tighly the brake light will remain on.