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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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How do I determin if I have a "spiral type"&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;or a "drum type" throttle on a 1971 FX Super Glide?&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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The spiral throttle was the original style on Harleys to about 1973.&nbsp\\; It used an internal cable that was a piece of piano wire that moved back and forth as a roller moved inside a spiral inside the grip.&nbsp\\; If you have a large plug with a screw driver slot inside your grip you have a spiral type.&nbsp\\; We used to call it a dead man’s throttle since it stayed in place until you moved it.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; We also used to screw with our buddies by replacing the grip with the spark control grip.&nbsp\\; It worked backwards.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Thanks FilthyLucre,
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