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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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I have an 08 ultra, with throttle by wire, how do I get the throttle to open so I can do a cylinder compression test? It will not open if the bike is not running.
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hold throttle at max and insert index finger on throttle plate and open. Have opposite spark plug in while doing.
 
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I tried pushing the throttle butterfly open while the ignition switch was on, kill button on run, and the grip at full throttle,and it (butterfly) seemed to not move... do I need to push harder?
 
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