Sticky Throttle
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Sticky Throttle
I have recently bought my first Harley - a 2007 Heritage - and have been riding for about a week. Today I noticed the throttle will stay in place if I push it inward and will free when pulled away. It remains in the position as if it were some kind of cruise control. At first I thought I had a sticky throttle, but considering the proficiency at which the throttle remains, I am having doubts about this being a faulty throttle. I just want clarification. Is this normal? Or should I look into fixing it?
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On the underside of the throttle housing there is a big star like screw that puts tension on the throttle try playing with this a little.
Last edited by jed1069; Jun 18, 2010 at 09:23 PM. Reason: forgot info
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You could also try lubing your cables. I use dri slide. I woudl adjsut the cables and lube. Make sure the throttle snaps back with the bars turned to lock both ways as well.
Drew
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Drew, What do you use to lube inside the throttle grip itself? The manual says graphite, but I don't know if it's dry graphite, or a graphite grease, or oil with graphite in it?
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