Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
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RE: Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
ORIGINAL: widowmaker22
Could someone post a pic of the throttle body linkage on an 08 so that I can see if cables can beexchanged in place of the TBW? Thanks, jay
Could someone post a pic of the throttle body linkage on an 08 so that I can see if cables can beexchanged in place of the TBW? Thanks, jay
Going through all the trouble of changing out the TB, cables, grips, control housings, ecm it wouldn't be worth it.
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RE: Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
I have an '08 EGC - Just DON'T use the KILL switch except to shutoff in an emergency. It will cause hard starting when the engine is warm; it may reset your idle rpm if you had some throttle rolled on when you hit the switch. Best FIX is dont use it except for safety reasons.
just sayin..
just sayin..
Road Captain
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RE: Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
My problem is the other way
When I am cruising along and the traffic is slowing down
or I slow for a turn and let the throttle off, then I roll the throttle back on
NOTHING, I can twist the throttle to my hearts content and the motor doesn't do a thing
SoI have toroll the throttle ALL the way OFF and then roll it on again I get some action
Been to dealer three times and everything is fine
When I am cruising along and the traffic is slowing down
or I slow for a turn and let the throttle off, then I roll the throttle back on
NOTHING, I can twist the throttle to my hearts content and the motor doesn't do a thing
SoI have toroll the throttle ALL the way OFF and then roll it on again I get some action
Been to dealer three times and everything is fine
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RE: Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
ORIGINAL: thatguy
I have an '08 EGC - Just DON'T use the KILL switch except to shutoff in an emergency. It will cause hard starting when the engine is warm; it may reset your idle rpm if you had some throttle rolled on when you hit the switch. Best FIX is dont use it except for safety reasons.
just sayin..
I have an '08 EGC - Just DON'T use the KILL switch except to shutoff in an emergency. It will cause hard starting when the engine is warm; it may reset your idle rpm if you had some throttle rolled on when you hit the switch. Best FIX is dont use it except for safety reasons.
just sayin..
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RE: Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
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Wait, what? I was always taught that was the correct way to turn it off - idle a second, kill off, ignition off.
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Yeah, alot of people do it that way. I never do. Ignition switch is all I ever use unless there is some reason why I don't have a free hand when shutting down, like when I am running the bike on a tilt trailer and holding the clutch and front brake at the same time.
I say do whatever works for you. I just don't see the need to use the kill switch most of the time.
Dennis
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From: Retired and living in the mountains of NE PA
RE: Stuck throttle on 08 Classic-CAUTION
ORIGINAL: thatguy
I have an '08 EGC - Just DON'T use the KILL switch except to shutoff in an emergency. It will cause hard starting when the engine is warm; it may reset your idle rpm if you had some throttle rolled on when you hit the switch. Best FIX is dont use it except for safety reasons.
just sayin..
I have an '08 EGC - Just DON'T use the KILL switch except to shutoff in an emergency. It will cause hard starting when the engine is warm; it may reset your idle rpm if you had some throttle rolled on when you hit the switch. Best FIX is dont use it except for safety reasons.
just sayin..
FWIW, in motor officer training and all MSF training courses, you are taught to use the kill switch to shut down your bike. If you're used to using the kill switch under normal circumstances, you'll automatically use it in an emergency.
