Lugging In 1st Starting Out
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Virginia
No kidding, try twisting that grip in your right hand when you are taking off from a start. I am guessing that will help a lot. On mine, I twist it counter clockwise (or toward me) when starting out if I want to accelerate. When I want to slow down I twist it counterclockwise. Works all the time.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Long Island NY
Where am I bitching?? I'm was asking a legitimate question to an issue I haven't experienced on prior bikes . I'm very happy with my purchase. Just because something is new doesn't mean it can't have an issue..... As posted, other ppl are experiencing the same thing.
As far as test riding?? Weather was nasty, bike was new, the new RK has good reviews, I know how a RK ride as I was trading in a RKC. Didn't really feal like I needed to test ride it as I knew it was what I wanted.
As far as test riding?? Weather was nasty, bike was new, the new RK has good reviews, I know how a RK ride as I was trading in a RKC. Didn't really feal like I needed to test ride it as I knew it was what I wanted.
Last edited by IUOE ROB; Apr 27, 2014 at 06:29 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,166
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From: Michigan
Yea
Kinda glad to hear this...I have same effects with 2014 Trike...I thought it was the trike since it's my first trike but it sounds like it's combo clutch/engine configuration. I just have to give more throttle and its fine.
Sorry if this should be in the Rushmore section....no no the Trike Section. I by far find the best advice and information in the plain old Touring section. I guess because I was there before my Rushmore or my Trike.
Hap
Sorry if this should be in the Rushmore section....no no the Trike Section. I by far find the best advice and information in the plain old Touring section. I guess because I was there before my Rushmore or my Trike.
Hap
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 138
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From: NY
I have a 2014 road king and haven't noticed this problem but I came off a 2011 FXDC which had a cable throttle so my prior experience is completely different. I have found that when going over bumps especially a series of bumps close together I am jerking the throttle. It seems too sensitive too me,but I'll get used to it. I love everything else about this bike.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: USA
However, the throttle grip sensor sends information to a computer, and that computer decides what to do with it. That decision is likely the problem. Riders are finding themselves in a computer determined throttle position that results in low takeoff power.
The good news is that this can be corrected with a simple remapping. The bad news is I doubt it will be done by the manufacturer. After market may step in though.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 389
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From: Third Coast TX
After checking a few review / specification websites.
I noticed the transmission gear ratio specifications are identical for touring models since at least 2009.
TMW 2014 FLHR
TMW 2009 FLHR
I bought a 2009 (with Throttle By Wire) and did not notice or remember needing a higher launch RPM for slow take-offs.
My non-scientific conclusion:
1) The low rpm (sub 2,500) is slightly different with the taller cams installed in the 2014.
2) It's been 5 years and 85,000 miles, since I've had a new clutch.
I noticed the transmission gear ratio specifications are identical for touring models since at least 2009.
TMW 2014 FLHR
TMW 2009 FLHR
I bought a 2009 (with Throttle By Wire) and did not notice or remember needing a higher launch RPM for slow take-offs.
My non-scientific conclusion:
1) The low rpm (sub 2,500) is slightly different with the taller cams installed in the 2014.
2) It's been 5 years and 85,000 miles, since I've had a new clutch.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6,508
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From: WPB, FL
It only gets "worse" when riding 2 up. The bike wants to go so give it some gas and go! 
Don't baby it around. At slow speeds use the friction zone and rear brake.
Don't baby it around. At slow speeds use the friction zone and rear brake.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,693
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From: Ontario Canada
Man you got to be an expert fast.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Ontario Canada
Brian may I suggest you try just saying nice things for a while.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: South Carolina
hdoilcan, it kinda feels like the old dual fire waisted spark coiled bikes did when they were getting on the edge of needed the points adjusted....a lil hesitation.
You can try blipping the throttle a couple of times and then rolling on rather than a quick twist of the throttle when starting out.
You can try blipping the throttle a couple of times and then rolling on rather than a quick twist of the throttle when starting out.