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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jgos929
Stop reving it to the moon, problem solved
If my bike won't turn left should I just make rights until I'm headed where I want and consider it "problem solved"?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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Have the dealer examine the TBW wiring from the grip to throttle body and look for any trouble codes. Also examine the throttle plate and throttle body internal clearances to see if the synthetic throttle body is deformed and holding the plate or if there's some thing else making it stick.

Do it soon in case it's a common design problem that needs HD's attention.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2017 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jgos929
Stop reving it to the moon, problem solved
Ordinarily I’d agree. But because of the TBW system, these things are usually over engineered on the conservative side. This should not happen, period. If the owner is certain his bar install was clean, then it’s not a chance I’d take.
 
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