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Stage II
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Kansas (KS)
How is it going?
Hey guys new to the site and new to motorcycles. I have a 2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Nightster. I just got it last week and one thing i didnt notice till later was my throttle is a little loose as in, it takes about a 1/4 turn before i get gas. Is there a way to tighten this down or what should i do?
Thanks guys and safe riding!
Thanks guys and safe riding!
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Welcome to the forum....
Being new,, you'll also learn that you need a shop manual and remember that Google is your friend when you need an answer..
here's a Vid on how to do it...
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Being new,, you'll also learn that you need a shop manual and remember that Google is your friend when you need an answer..
here's a Vid on how to do it...
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 758
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From: Central Florida
What Oct1949 said.
Get a service manual ASAP. Delboys on youtube (above) is a wonderful resource and very visual/easy to understand. You still want the manual with you though.
Welcome aboard! Enjoy, and ride safe.
Get a service manual ASAP. Delboys on youtube (above) is a wonderful resource and very visual/easy to understand. You still want the manual with you though.
Welcome aboard! Enjoy, and ride safe.
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Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Chandler, AZ
Welcome from Phoenix!
Did you get the cables adjusted? How are you liking the ride? Got any info on the bike? How long have you been riding?
Did you get the cables adjusted? How are you liking the ride? Got any info on the bike? How long have you been riding?
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Joined: Dec 2014
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Welcome to the forum and welcome to the wonderful world of Harley Davidsons. You made a good choice in a Sportster.
As mentioned, Delboy's Garage youtube videos are very good. I also subscribe to fix my hog. I also have a service manual. But the best resource is right here on this forum. Enjoy your new ride and have fun with the upgrades.
As mentioned, Delboy's Garage youtube videos are very good. I also subscribe to fix my hog. I also have a service manual. But the best resource is right here on this forum. Enjoy your new ride and have fun with the upgrades.
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Welcome from NC. I agree with others on the service manual, but get the real deal from a dealer. Speaking of dealer, if you bought from an HD dealer, they can easily make the adjustment gratis.
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