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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Hey all
So I am looking potentially replacing or adjusting the throttle/return spring on my new flhx just to ease up on my old wrists....
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anyone? experience with tthis....is there an adjustment to ease up on the throttle tension? or a lighter return spring that can be swapped out?

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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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When was the last time you lubed the throttle cables? I'd try that first. You will be amazed at how easy the pull will get.
 
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this is a 2013, with less than 1k miles on it, brand new....and it's the new drive by wire, so I am assuming no cables, only wires to the throttle, then some sort of return spring within the throttle handle assembly.....just wondering if the tension is adjustable....or can be eased up somehow.....thanks....

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When was the last time you lubed the throttle cables? I'd try that first. You will be amazed at how easy the pull will get.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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Ok you didn't mention the year and model unless I missed it. Sorry I don't know if the tension is adjustable. since it's that new I'd suggest asking the dealer. My 2010 seems a little hard to pull as well so I'd be interested in what you find out. I just use the cruise control a lot.. And I mean a lot!
 
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Cruise control is your friend! Pretty sure your throttle tension is not adjustable.
 
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