Throttle by wire issue ( search no workie)

Badfinger · #1 02-20-2008, 01:02 PM

Maybe I'm just retarded but I can't get any results using the search feature on here.

Does anyone know if and how to take play out of the throttle on an 08 EGC? The more I ride the moreI notice this issue. Especially when making a turn as leanandroll on the throttle there is a lag slop in the response. At slow speedI pucker every time it happens and usually end up over throttling and upsetting my turns.

The weather is too bad ( 6" snow) to take it right now so I thoughtI would quiz the group.

Thanks, and ride well,

Jim

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JonnyD · #2 02-20-2008, 01:29 PM

I haven't heard this happeneing. The new set up was supposed to eliminate that...???... Might ask your local service chief.

maxum96 · #3 02-20-2008, 01:39 PM

Throttle on my 08 Ultra works great. Better than my 04 Softail.

RayClay · #4 02-20-2008, 01:58 PM

'08 RK - have not experienced what you describe. If anything, mine seems really touchy to the tune of zero play.

iann8ik · #5 02-20-2008, 02:01 PM

no slack at all here. i'd complain - sounds like warranty work to me.

Marksman · #6 02-20-2008, 02:06 PM

Yep warranty.

Nope your not retarded, search engine is broke.
Temp fix. From google "Throttle Wire Issue" site:hdforums.com

Old Bones · #7 02-20-2008, 02:11 PM

I don't recall that problem, but if you wait until spring and I will let you know how mine is.

hoosierhog88 · #8 02-20-2008, 02:18 PM

I've never had a problem with mine.

Take it to the dealer and make 'em fix it.

rocknrod · #9 02-20-2008, 03:10 PM

I have never had that problem either. Warranty Issue.

rflowers65 · #10 02-20-2008, 03:23 PM

May be a problem ... may need to "retrain your brain". Fwiw, I know *exactly* what you're talking about. When I went to demo ride an 08 SG I had the same moment of panic you describe pulling out to turn right off the bat. I had just stepped of my (now gone) 07 Softail Heritage. After returning and talking w/ the sales weenie, he said the same thing happened to him the first time he rode it.

Either that bike has/had a problem similar to yours or its just the difference between fly by cable and fly by wire. Fwiw, I've not had the problem on my UC as I goose it before easing out on the clutch. Either I'm avoiding the issue by goosing or my still-smells-like-new UC doesn't have the same ailment.

Maybe asking a friend w/ an 08 to give yours a shot and see if they notice a difference between two 08s ... or go for a test ride at your local shop for s&g's to "test" your theory. Good luck!!!

Aloha ... Robert