My throttle is sticking, i have the thumb screw all the way out but it will not snap back? Any ideas?
thanks 06 Glide
Steve in Ct

 

Either the throttle grip and cables need lubricating or the return cable is too tight.
It could also be a worn out / frayed cable.
Try lubing and adjusting the cables first, clean and lube the throttle, use white (lithium) grease on that. Leave a little freeplay in the throttle. Feel for and roughness that would indicate a frayed cable, if you feel it you will need to replace them.

 

Thanks, i should have pointed out that my bike only has 3500 miles on it. But will lube and check it out. Just bought so i'll have more questions coming lol..
Steve in Ct

 

Have you done any work on the controls? Changed grips, etc?
You might have reassembled wrong, or lost one of those little copper cable clips. I'm assuming you have throttle cables and not TBW

 

Try loosening your controls a little and pull the grip out just a tad and retighten the controls. If the end of the grip is rubbing the end of the bars it will cause it to not snap back.

 

When's the last time you lubed your cables? They should be lubed at least once a year If you still have cables. Cables can take a beating, you might wanna consider replacing them if they are lubed and still giving you issues. How many miles do you have on the bike now?

 

I got it, just seperated it and moved it around a bit and now it snaps back..
Steve in Ct

 

Good news, a cheap (free) fix, it doesn't happen that often. ;-)

 

So useful.hehe.thanks for your share.

 

Thanks for the thread fells. Just put on new grips and found the controls were causing drag on the end of the bars. That was too simple, took a thread to discover.