Hi. I'm not only a new BMW owner, I'm a new rider. I used the word 'new' twice, however I'm not very new (late 40's) and my bike is 1988 K75S. So new and old combined - seems good!
I just went for my first ever motorcycle inspection here in Massachusetts and got a big fat fail. Un-noticed by me (see "new" rider qualification above) the throttle is sticking in place and not snapping back. While I have nearly zero motorcycle repair experience, I'm pretty handy and glad to give it a go. My question for you kind folks - is that something I should/could tackle? The tech at the shop thought it may just need some lubing? After a bit of googling, I'm even questioning if the inspector is right about this. Should it be snapping back like it would on a Harley for instance? I only mention Harley because this inspection station is a Harley-exclusive shop. Just happens to be very close to home and does inspections.
Thanks for any thoughts and please be gentle, I'm a noob after all.
-Scott
I just went for my first ever motorcycle inspection here in Massachusetts and got a big fat fail. Un-noticed by me (see "new" rider qualification above) the throttle is sticking in place and not snapping back. While I have nearly zero motorcycle repair experience, I'm pretty handy and glad to give it a go. My question for you kind folks - is that something I should/could tackle? The tech at the shop thought it may just need some lubing? After a bit of googling, I'm even questioning if the inspector is right about this. Should it be snapping back like it would on a Harley for instance? I only mention Harley because this inspection station is a Harley-exclusive shop. Just happens to be very close to home and does inspections.
Thanks for any thoughts and please be gentle, I'm a noob after all.
-Scott