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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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Default Old style throttle lock
06' street glide with thumb screw throttle lock won't...... uh , lock.
Seems to just spin and not hold throttle.
Anyone repair one of these?
Is it worth messing with?
 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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If I'm not mistaken , its only meant to make the throttle greater or lesser in resistance.
 
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Just get a throttle rocker. About $12.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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If it just spins, the threads are stripped or the small part inside the housing is missing or out of place.
 
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Checked my SM, don't see a breakdown for that. Did I miss it?
 
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Checked my SM, don't see a breakdown for that. Did I miss it?
I don't think you will find an aftermarket throttle lock in the Service Manual.
 
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I don't think you will find an aftermarket throttle lock in the Service Manual.
I have a factory one on my old '90 Glide, so OP's could be factory.

Dave, you need to dismantle the throttle assembly, to inspect things closely. If the thread has stripped I suspect the only repair is a new or replacement twistgrip housing.
 
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Yep. Factory thumbwheel located under throttle control.
 
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http://cruise-mate.com/Products_Harley.htm
These folks require you to drill out the old threads anyway and tap in new ones. I have read reviews that say good things.
 
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