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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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just installed new grips and throttle cables, took all the slack out throttle but wil not snap back to idle, any ideas?
 
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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I had the same problem. used a little dry spray lube and backed the grip off the end of the bar just a little. now it snaps back right.
 
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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Check to see if the little half-moon shaped nylon piece that applies pressure from the thumbscrew "cruise control" is seated properly. It will cause a drag if it got partially dislodged while changing the grips.
 
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Originally Posted by caveman67
I had the same problem. used a little dry spray lube and backed the grip off the end of the bar just a little. now it snaps back right.
This was a great tip to find...solved the little drag I had on the throttle.
 
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