Hi everyone,

I just bought a 2009 Sportster, and I am finding that the throttle is very sensitive to touch, if I go over a bump the throttle rolls on to easy. I have tried the throttle friction screw but that just holds it and doesn't let the throttle roll off. Any suggestions ?

Thanks

 

Use a lighter grip on the throttle and try not to squeeze it too hard.Welcome to the Sportster forum.

 

put on a better suspension!

 

Yep,stock suspension also has a lot to do with it on a Sportster.

 

Try your throttle friction screw again, there's a sweet spot where bumps don't jar your throttle hand but it'll still release when you let go. I had the same problem when I changed my stock grips to something fatter.

 

Yea I just adjusted my throttle friction screw to tighten it up and seemed to help a lot.

 

Thanks everyone, I will try the friction screw again.

 

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You're having trouble because of your arm position and stiff grip. Relax your grip. Lower your arms. Install a rubber Kury throttle boss. Adjust your bars.

 

Also, there should be a very small amount of play/slack in your throttle setup