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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Yep warranty.

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

 

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

 

I've never had a problem with mine.

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

 

I have never had that problem either. Warranty Issue.

 

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