Throttle Thumb Screw
#13
08-09-2008, 12:21 AM
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Ok, I found out that there is a correlation between the throttle return cable and the thumb screw. After continually adjusting the cable I could get different effects on the thumbscrew. I think I'm close but not quite right.
Obviously I had to do the left, center, right test to make sure the throttle snaps back but even after that I could get different effects on the thumbscrew.
Tis a very weird relationship me thinks...wish a tech could eloborate on the thumbscrew because the service manual doesn't even address it.
Obviously I had to do the left, center, right test to make sure the throttle snaps back but even after that I could get different effects on the thumbscrew.
Tis a very weird relationship me thinks...wish a tech could eloborate on the thumbscrew because the service manual doesn't even address it.
#14
08-09-2008, 12:41 AM
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Most of us over the hill old-timers like it just fine. For you who don't think it is useful on mountain or country roads, well it is more useful there than cruise control. I never have mine completely off.
#15
08-09-2008, 12:53 AM
Might have to revisit his product again, mine was from another company and no matter how tight is was , as soon as I got going the vibration would release the hold on the throttle so my wrist had no relief. Much less expensive that cruise control.
#17
08-09-2008, 05:55 AM
If I tighten mine just enough that the throttle won't back off by itself I can cruise along. If I want to shut down the throttle I don't mess with the screw. I just grab the grip and twist the throttle off. It just adds enough friction so the throttle will stay where I put it, but I can still easily move the throttle. It's nice for the highway.
#18
08-09-2008, 10:14 AM
If you think the current implementation is a pain, be glad you weren't riding in the shovelhead/ironhead days. It was a smaller metal thumbscrew that was even more difficult to set.
That said, if adjusted correctly, you should be able to just slide your thumb down, give it a half turn, and it will provide enough drag to hold the throttle position (but not so much that you can't manually override it and throttle down if need be).
That said, if adjusted correctly, you should be able to just slide your thumb down, give it a half turn, and it will provide enough drag to hold the throttle position (but not so much that you can't manually override it and throttle down if need be).
#20
08-09-2008, 11:06 AM
Get a throttle rocker, or Cramp buster, it was the first thing I bought and I will never go back.