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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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I got back and fourth between my 07 Softail (cable) and my 08 Ultra (wire) with out noticing any difference in response.

The 08 has cruise control and I use that on long rides sometimes... With the wire I can role the throttle forward and it cancels cruise, so I do not have to hit the brakes or "cancel" the cruise with the switches.

So bottom line I like the wire!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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No issues here whatsoever. I like it just fine and honestly I don't een notice the difference anymore. I do like the Heat Management feature a lot though.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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coming straight off of my 08 nightster to my new 09 street glide its a world of difference...so much smoother...especially around town...not as touchy
 
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 04:50 AM
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I'm completely satisfied with mine.

To the OP, if your throttle is, as you describe, "lazy," there may be something wrong with it. If anything, mine was a bit too sensitive for me at first and it took some getting used to. Also, as a point of reference, the electronic throttle on my Corvette gives instant response with no hesitation whatsoever. My bike's throttle works the same, no hesitation at all.
 
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