I have a 97 FLHRI with a stuck throttle. I cannot advance the throttle at all. The bike starts and runs ok I just can't go anywhere! I've taken the handlebar assembly apart and nothing appears out of the ordinary. Nor do I detect any damage to either the idle or throttle cables. It does not have cruise control. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,

 

Does the butterfly open when you twist the throttle??

 

check cables for movment i had a throttle cable go with no prior detection cable froze up

 

pull the air cleaner and see if the butterfly opens when you twist the throttle. If it doesnt, Id say the cable is broke somewhere.

 

Have you been/had the cables lubed regularly? I've known people who have never lubed them and had them break. If not, I would get someting like PB Blaster going down those cables for a while to get them loosened up.

 

Nice if the new guy would respond!

 

Or the butterfly could be stuck or carb slide.
Dont know if its FI or carbed.

 

if.. its carbed the s;ide is probably locked up.or the cables are corroded.

 

FLHRI---- injected.

as suggested remove air cleaner and visually check that throttle plates are opening and closing with throttle grip.


I believe you have an idle speed control at the 4 o'clock position when looking at the backing plate- you could see if the adjuster has managed to vibrate in

Mike

 

I appreciate the help. Looks like stuck/broken cable from the consensous of opinions. Thanks again!