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Mar 31, 2013 | 01:28 PM

CW1

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Throttle to light

Hi everyone,

I just bought a 2009 Sportster, and I am finding that the throttle is very sensitive to touch, if I go over a bump the throttle rolls on to easy. I have tried the throttle friction screw but that just holds it and doesn't let the throttle roll off. Any suggestions ?

Thanks

Mar 31, 2013 | 01:32 PM

Brion B

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From: Ontario, New York

Use a lighter grip on the throttle and try not to squeeze it too hard.Welcome to the Sportster forum.

Mar 31, 2013 | 01:35 PM

IRON1250

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From: New Hampshire

put on a better suspension!

Mar 31, 2013 | 01:39 PM

Brion B

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Quote:

Originally Posted by IRON1250

put on a better suspension!

Yep,stock suspension also has a lot to do with it on a Sportster.

Mar 31, 2013 | 02:43 PM

samhallnc

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From: Elm City, NC

Try your throttle friction screw again, there's a sweet spot where bumps don't jar your throttle hand but it'll still release when you let go. I had the same problem when I changed my stock grips to something fatter.

Mar 31, 2013 | 03:11 PM

blackknight883

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Yea I just adjusted my throttle friction screw to tighten it up and seemed to help a lot.

Mar 31, 2013 | 04:52 PM

CW1

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Stage III

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Thanks everyone, I will try the friction screw again.

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Mar 31, 2013 | 05:23 PM

lo-rider

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From: Marina del Rey

You're having trouble because of your arm position and stiff grip. Relax your grip. Lower your arms. Install a rubber Kury throttle boss. Adjust your bars.