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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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I have a 2000 Softtail Standard (FXST). Can you adjust the "free travel" for the throttle cable? I feel THE throttle grip / cable has just too much travel.

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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Just pull back the rubber boot about halfway down the cable by the front down tube, get a couple or wrenches and adjust it. It is very simple.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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+ 1 on the anubisss...

here is a document to help...
 
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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he said throttle not clutch. Still same idea. Right at the controls though. Two cables. Make small adjustments and check to make sure it doesn't bind when turned to lock left or right.
 
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Originally Posted by jknowlton
+ 1 on the anubisss...

here is a document to help...
Thank you for posting this.
 
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SERVICE MANUAL'S are your best friend
 
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Thanks for the help. I'll give it a try!!

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