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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Unhappy 2012 RG Frustration

So I leave today for a ride with my buddy and about 2 miles down the road my engine light comes on and the bike starts spitting and sputtering like I am out of gas or has water in the gas (First tank of gas, only have 185 miles on the bike). I was getting low on fuel so I limped it to the gas station and fuel up with good gas. Nope not the problem. I tried to ride through it but it just wouldn't stop the problem. So, long story short I am gonna limp it to the local dealer who is graciously gonna work me in this afternoon. I will let you know what they find out. Bryan
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Wow that is NOT what you like to hear about a brand new bike! Let us know what they find
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Hope it is only a minor problem & nothing major. Good luck!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Mine did the same thing at 250 miles and 1,500 miles. At the 1,500 mile the dealer replaced the Throttle Grip Sensor. Once they replace it you will be fine.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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Hopefully is something simple .. Don't think anyone would be a happy camper with that kind of mileage and having problems already ..
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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That sucks
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Throttle By Wire is my guess.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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I bet it will be the Throttle position sensor, just have to reset it. Had the same issue with my 2011 RGU
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Yep it is throwing a throttle issue code. Was so bad the bike put itself in a shut down protection code so I had limited power and usability. The service guys are gonna be all over it tomorrow and hopefully I will get it back Saturday. Oh well I work tomorrow anyhow. Thanks for the heads up on the throttle sensor guys! Bryan
 
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Hope it all works out OK and that you get it back for a nice long holiday weekend!
 
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