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Easy fix for sticky throttle - 2009 R1200R

tinytrains

tinytrains

Still plays with trains.
Went for a ride today and found my throttle was stiff and would stick at full open. After riding home assuming my cable was bad, I discovered the grip was simply rubbing on the bar weight. I put a thin washer behind the weight and the problem was solved. If all things were so simple.

Scott
 
Scott - heated grips on? The throttle tube grows in length with the heat from the heated grips. Makes it rather frustrating to use most throttle locks.
 
Don,

Yes I had the heat on for a bit, but it did not clear when they cooled. There is deformation on the outside edge where my palm hits the grip, and that was rubbing.

Thanks
Scott
 
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