throttle cable issue

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Jun 12, 2017 | 10:18 PM

coolbikeguy

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From: lancaster pa

throttle cable issue

hey guys ... so ive adjusted the " free play in my throttle cables and even had a buddy of mine ( hes an HD tech ) but heres the strange part. ... sometimes when im riding ... the free play goes away and the throttle is " tight " to twist.... i twas like that this evening .. zero free play but then after i stopped for gas i had the proper free play .... WAHT GIVES GUYS ???

bad throttle cables hanging up in the sheathing ?? oh .... yes they have been cleaned and lubed recently

Jun 12, 2017 | 11:43 PM

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

crazy- the only variable I can think of is cruise control..is this a EFI or carb bike?

Mike

Jun 13, 2017 | 03:02 AM

RevBlk

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From: Red Deer, AB

Have you recently changed grips? If the throttle grip is too close to the bar end this can happen. Took me a bit to figure it out. Back it off an 1/8" and see if that helps.

Jun 13, 2017 | 05:49 PM

coolbikeguy

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From: lancaster pa

its EFI

no new grips .....

i was thinking something with the cruise control ??? the cruise works as it should though so i dont know

Jun 13, 2017 | 09:46 PM

Uncle Fuzzy

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From: PacificNorthWest

Try a little Inox or dri-slide in your cables.

Jun 14, 2017 | 12:47 AM

Guntoter

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From: Central Illinois

Make sure the cable housing(s) are not pulling out of the throttle body mounts due to the housings being in a bind somewhere. Since you have cruise, one of the cables will have a black boot with 2 electrical spades with wires plugged in. This is just in front of the tank on the right neck and is another spot that cables can bind up.