Sticky throttle
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Deep South Texas
It could be as simple as loosening the screws for the switch housing and brake bracket and gentle sliding it towards the end of the bars 1/32" or so and retighten. I had a similar issue when I changed the grips. The TBW grips need a little play in them as the TBW return spring is not that strong. Since the bike only has 200 miles on it you should not have any problems getting the dealer to take care of this if you don't want to mess with it.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Well, I had this problem and took it to the dealer because I have a warrenty. 10 minutes later and $35 bucks, they loosen the screws on he housing, sprayed a little lube in it and it works great. OH THE $35? They said normal adjustments aren't covered under the warranty. Yes, I am still mad.
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Beary
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Deep South Texas
Well, I had this problem and took it to the dealer because I have a warrenty. 10 minutes later and $35 bucks, they loosen the screws on he housing, sprayed a little lube in it and it works great. OH THE $35? They said normal adjustments aren't covered under the warranty. Yes, I am still mad.
Beary
Beary
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Bay Area, CA
For reference/help ... I have an 09 RK Police. Adjust the **** under the throttle to loosen or tighten the return. You may have bumped it and tightened the return without realizing it.
If that's not it, changing or taking off the grips to remove a bit of debris is very, very easy with the service manual, and you won't be doing anything to affect the TBW which is inside the handlebar.
I just put on new grips, and if I can do so, anyone can!
Good luck!
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From: Tampa, FL
Road Warrior
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From: Indianapolis, IN
It could be as simple as loosening the screws for the switch housing and brake bracket and gentle sliding it towards the end of the bars 1/32" or so and retighten. I had a similar issue when I changed the grips. The TBW grips need a little play in them as the TBW return spring is not that strong.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Mississippi
Is it possible that the star shaped screw on the bottom of the switch housing is screwed in? If the bike isn't equipped with electronic cruise control it has a manual throttle lock on it...No special skill required to loosen the throttle lock.
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