cracked throttle body?? HELP....
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Tourer
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From: Orlando, FL
cracked throttle body?? HELP....
Hey guys so I was at work and my heavy breather came in...
My friend was at my house and said, "Hey you want me to put it on for you?" I wasnt going to be home for awhile so I said yes. He knows how to do stuff with bikes/cars, etc.. but I guess he got to torque happy. The 3 bolts that go into the housing he torques one side all the way down before he did the other 2 and cracked a piece off of that actual throttle body "cracked fully through, I can take the piece off." I mixed some JB weld up and put it on so right now its staying pretty good... I just dont know how long it will last with all the vibration and stuff so im thinking of just buying a new one because I'm nervous if the JB weld cracks I can be losing a ton of air flow and mess something up.
-Does anyone know where I can buy one? (besides a harley dealership)? also what years/bike will work?
I will be able to post pics tomorrow.
Moral of the story: "Patience is a virtue" & "if you want something done right, do it yourself"
Thanks guys
My friend was at my house and said, "Hey you want me to put it on for you?" I wasnt going to be home for awhile so I said yes. He knows how to do stuff with bikes/cars, etc.. but I guess he got to torque happy. The 3 bolts that go into the housing he torques one side all the way down before he did the other 2 and cracked a piece off of that actual throttle body "cracked fully through, I can take the piece off." I mixed some JB weld up and put it on so right now its staying pretty good... I just dont know how long it will last with all the vibration and stuff so im thinking of just buying a new one because I'm nervous if the JB weld cracks I can be losing a ton of air flow and mess something up.
-Does anyone know where I can buy one? (besides a harley dealership)? also what years/bike will work?
I will be able to post pics tomorrow.
Moral of the story: "Patience is a virtue" & "if you want something done right, do it yourself"
Thanks guys
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This has happened a few times in recent posts. The consensus was if it can't be fixed with JB weld, you need to buy a new one from the dealer (no real alternative).
I think the problem was faulty setup or spacers when installing it.
In my experience, if something doesn't seem right, I stop and check. I may have more experience than average, but it's a pretty good rule.
I think the problem was faulty setup or spacers when installing it.
In my experience, if something doesn't seem right, I stop and check. I may have more experience than average, but it's a pretty good rule.
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Thanks for the quick response. I mixed up a pretty good amount and put it on and its been holding good so far, I'm just a little nervous but I guess i'll play it by ear and feel. and if anything i'll stop and take a look. Thanks man
As stated already, not uncommon...but still crappy to deal with. I've fixed a few with JB Weld. Throttle bodies and carbs both. Guys try to use the stock air cleaner screws and they're too long.
Post a pic maybe? If it's too bad you'll need to replace it.
Post a pic maybe? If it's too bad you'll need to replace it.
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