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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Default Fire Wire Problems?

I am looking to buy an 08 RK. I have read that there have been some issues with the "fire wire" throttle setup where the bike accelerates without warning. Anyone have any info on this?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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1800 miles on my 08 and no issues like that
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Wire throttle is great, I love it and I don't see 08's running into things
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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4200 trouble free miles on my 08 RKC. Took delivery 10/11/07. I turn the bike off with the kill switch, and use the Cruise Control whenever it's reasonable. No troubles at all.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: 2ForTheRoad

Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Wire throttle is great, I love it and I don't see 08's running into things
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11,000 + on my 08 RKC. I love it!!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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11K on my 08 RG, not a single warranty issue thus far.

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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5500 on my '08 with nary a problem.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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No issues to report with 3200 miles. Smooth and very refined. Most critics have only sat on them in the showroom or seen them in magazines.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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2300 on my 08 Ultra Anniversary since April 6 and no issues.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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No issues here and my neighbor has a 08 Ultra also with no problems.
 
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