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Throttle sticking?

dogdad

dogdad

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I was on a run today and noticed that at times if I let go of the throttle ,, it would stay at that position. Didn't expect this and it caught me by surprise the first time. Is there a recall on this? 08 RKC
 
dogdad said:
I was on a run today and noticed that at times if I let go of the throttle ,, it would stay at that position. Didn't expect this and it caught me by surprise the first time. Is there a recall on this? 08 RKC
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No recall i have heard of Have you changed the grips?
 
Yes dealer changed grips while back,,never had a problem before.....and the cruise works fine. When released the throttle position just stayed there. I had to re- grip and throttle down. Happened doing 35-55 range that I noticed this.
 
dogdad said:
Yes dealer changed grips while back,,never had a problem before.....and the cruise works fine. When released the throttle position just stayed there. I had to re- grip and throttle down. Happened doing 35-55 range that I noticed this.
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You know if you take it back and tell them it's sticking they'll say it isn't the grips even if it is. They'll make something up just to charge you.
 
I would think if "they" changed the grips and it "was" the grips they would fix it for free. If it's not the grips then it's a warranty issue and they should still fix it for free. I'd at least take it to 'em and see what they say.
 
I planned to bring it in tomorrow to let them look at it. I was just wondering if others had this problem.
 
IMO it's gotta be something in the grip.....There's no throttle cable so I don't know what else it could be:dknow
 
When I changed my grips I did not leave enough play. About a week later the throttle stuck on me several times. I had to loosen the throttle switch housing and move it out towards the end of the handle bar to give the grip the required play. (approx 1/16 inch) No problems since then. But I still wonder why it took a week for it to start sticking. It will darn sure get your attention though.
 
dogdad said:
Yes dealer changed grips while back,,never had a problem before.....and the cruise works fine. When released the throttle position just stayed there. I had to re- grip and throttle down. Happened doing 35-55 range that I noticed this.
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You may want to review the maintenance section regarding the adjustment of the DUAL cable throttle system (push/pull) was done properly, lubed and feels equally "balanced"...I think there was also a video, but do have the dealer check it as it is in warranty and for safety sake. :s
 
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