New throttle control...like it?

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Nov 10, 2009 | 12:48 PM

jacknthebox

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From: Pluto

New throttle control...like it?

As I mentioned in other posts, I am in the market for a Road King and trying to choose the year - I am nearly convinced of the '09 because of the new frame - but, I wonder how y'all like the new throttle control on these later bikes?

Nov 10, 2009 | 01:04 PM

Big Pig

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From: Greensboro, NC

You can't really tell any difference from any other throttle control.

Nov 10, 2009 | 02:23 PM

cmhfguy

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Agreed. No different than the old way.

Nov 10, 2009 | 02:31 PM

UltraTheo

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You probably won't know the difference. Good luck with your new purchase.

Nov 10, 2009 | 02:37 PM

rstekeur

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when I hit a hard bump I seem to goose the throttle where I didn't seem to notice it on the 05 flhtc I had

Nov 10, 2009 | 02:47 PM

kingkingking

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The e-throttle occasionally lags when you snap it open really quick. I have had it do it on the street a bunch of times, and on the strip about 3 times. Its probably about .2 sec and its annoying because there is no way to know when it will do it. Only happens when I am shifting right on the limiter.

Besides that it is great, light and responsive and the cruise control is seamless.

Nov 10, 2009 | 02:51 PM

piasspj

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The bars look a little cleaner. It works fine. I like it.

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Nov 10, 2009 | 02:57 PM

BkrDude001

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rstekeur

when I hit a hard bump I seem to goose the throttle where I didn't seem to notice it on the 05 flhtc I had

I used to do that with my sportster, but then again I would use a lighter spring. I can tell no difference between the throttle response on my Ultra than on the '07 Softail I had.